DURUKAN+PARTNERS is skilled in acting in major infrastructure, superstructure, and urban regeneration projects, including highways, ports, and hospitals. The team often advises national and international clients on drafting, negotiating, and executing complex construction and operation agreements. Practice head Begum Durukan Ozaydin is recognised for her expertise in advising on large-scale energy, telecom, infrastructure, and tourism developments. Hikmet FADILLIOGLU places focus on corporate and commercial-related projects.
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Key clients
- China Development Bank
- Emaar Libadiye, Emaar Properties
- Ansaldo Energia SpA
- Apple Inc.
- Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi A.S.
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- FMO
Work highlights
Advised Ansaldo Energia SpA as shareholder in connection with the default under the financing documents of Yeni Elektrik, the operator of the 865 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Gebze.
Advised FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank NEDERLANDSE FINANCIERINGS-MAATSCHAPPIJ VOOR ONTWIKKELINGSLANDEN N.V, on a USD 75 million financing in Türkiye for a publicly held company listed on Borsa Istanbul, supporting the refinancing of outstanding debt and the funding of a new factory and storage facilities.
Advised Apple Inc. on development of its Bagdat Street Flagship Store as well as Zorlu and Akasya stores, including lease negotiations, construction, licensing, and post-construction and operational issues.
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Practice head
Begüm Durukan Ozaydın; Hikmet Fadıllıoglu