
Praised as 'sharp, responsive, and genuinely collaborative', Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu provides service to lenders and sponsors across a myriad of cross-border projects, including both the development and financing. Çağdaş Evrim Ergün maintains a prominent reputation in major energy, transportation, and health sectors, while Burcu Baltacıoğlu draws on in-house experience in banks to represent lenders and sponsors in energy and health projects. Gökhan Okan is a reputable practitioner with a particular standing amongst financial institutions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Burcu Baltacıoğlu brought clarity and structure to one of our most complex transactions. Her precise, business-minded legal insight and seamless coordination enabled the team to maintain steady direction throughout. She balances strategic foresight with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring progress remains smooth and focused.'
- 'Irmak Yensel Nergiz played an essential role in our recent transaction. Her composed approach under pressure, unwavering dedication, and sharp eye for detail contributed greatly to the deal’s successful execution. Her proactive mindset and ability to sustain momentum had a tangible impact across the process. What we value most in these individuals—and what clearly differentiates them from others—is their ability to integrate deep legal expertise with a practical, results-oriented, and genuinely collaborative approach. Each of them delivers not only capability, but true partnership. ’
- ‘Among the most impactful collaborators, Çağdaş Evrim Ergün has proven to be an exceptional asset to our deal-making processes. His ability to distil complexity into clear, actionable strategies, while maintaining both legal precision and business agility, consistently helped us stay ahead of potential challenges. His success in communicating this deal to the Treasury and ensured the deal moved forward smoothly.'
- 'Lara Sezerler brought clarity and structure to one of our most intricate transactions. Her sharp, practical legal insight and flawless coordination helped steer the team with steady focus. She combines strategic thinking with attention to detail in a way that keeps everything on track and moving efficiently. In particular, her specialization in capital markets enables us to navigate regulatory frameworks and complex financing structures with confidence and precision.'
- 'Pelin Ecevit distinguishes herself through her deep expertise in motorway projects and security documentation. She is highly adept at identifying both legal and commercial risks early and offers compliant yet innovative solutions. Her reliability and proactive mindset made her an indispensable partner throughout. Öykü Su Karahan played a vital role in our recent deal. Her calmness under pressure, tireless work ethic, and keen eye for detail helped ensure every aspect of the transaction was handled with care and precision. Her ability to anticipate team needs and maintain momentum made a real difference.’
- ‘The team's availability is a significant advantage, particularly in transactions that demand swift action and timely responses. Moreover, their collaborative approach throughout the process has been commendable. In several of our transactions, they acted as the lender’s advisor, contributing to a smooth and efficient deal execution. They demonstrated a clear understanding of our perspectives and consistently worked toward resolving issues in a manner that benefited all parties involved — a notably difficult achievement. It has been a genuine pleasure collaborating with this team.’
Key clients
- Dumlupınar Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş
- Güriş Holding A.Ş
- Güriş İnşaat ve Mühendislik A.Ş
- Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş
- Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O
- Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş
- Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası A.Ş
- Gaziantep Hastane Sağlık Hizmetleri İşletme Yatırım A.Ş
- Meridiam Eurasia SAS
- Rönesans Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş
- GZT Healthcare Investment B.V
- Fernas İnşaat A.Ş
Work highlights
Acted in a EUR 508,349,074 and GBP 230,000,000 multi-sourced financing for the conversion of Shotton Mill Limited into a leading, best-in-class containerboard and tissue paper manufacturer, comprised of ECA facilities supported by Finnvera plc, SERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung, and UK export finance and commercial facilities.
Represented Rönesans Holding and Samsung (Sponsors) in relation to the development and financing of Nakkaş-Başakşehir, BOT Model Motorway Project. With a total investment exceeding EUR 1 billion, this is one of the largest BOT infrastructure development and financing projects ever undertaken in Türkiye.
Represented the J.P. Morgan as the initial purchaser of in relation to the issuance of secured amortising bonds, financing the BOT model Sarıyer-Kilyos Tunnel Project in Türkiye.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Cagdas Evrim Ergun; BurcuBaltacıoğlu; Gokhan Okan
Other key lawyers
Irmak Yensel Nergiz; Lara Sezerler; Pelin Ecevit; Öykü Su Karahan

