‘Premier law firm’ GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) takes a leading role in advising both sponsors and lenders on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects financed by commercial banks, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, and Islamic finance entities. Güniz Gökçe leads the group, expertly handling complex project and structured financings, while guiding clients through the regulatory aspects of large-scale infrastructure and development projects. Ateş Turnaoğlu is a trusted adviser to prominent financial institutions on sophisticated project financings, including ECA-backed deals, and leads on the structuring of high-value infrastructure and development finance transactions across the Turkish market. Kaan Alkan frequently represents international financial institutions, commercial banks, and sponsors across large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
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- ‘GKC are the premier law firm in Turkiye. Their knowledge in the project finance space is extremely impressive. What sets them apart is the sheer number of transactions which they are involved in. This enables them to have a greater knowledge of the market and in turn negotiate the best possible position for their clients.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a practical, business-minded approach. The team is highly responsive, solution-oriented, and consistently provides advice tailored to what we need. Their strong command of international legal norms and cross-border regulations has been particularly valuable in our global operations. We have also appreciated their openness to alternative fee models and use of technology to streamline communication. Their diverse, experienced team has become a trusted extension of our internal legal function, supporting us effectively across a wide range of complex legal matters.’
- ‘The individuals we work with GKC Partners stand out for their deep legal expertise, commercial insight, and clear solution-oriented communication. They demonstrate a strong understanding of our legal needs and consistently provide advice that is not only aligned but also safeguards our position, which has been invaluable. The team is responsive, pragmatic, and highly professional. GKC Parners has proven to be a trusted advisor, representing us effectively in both local and international matters with clarity, precision and strategic thinking.’
- Deep knowledge of Turkey's local legal aspects. They know how to bridge the needs of foreign financial institutions and the local Turkiye practice. Very good English communication skills.’
- ‘Starting from WC Turkey office, they have a team of vast experienced professionals that you can rely on in every line of business and each product, either bond or loan. The team's main strength is coming from the hands-on approach from associate level to partner level so who ever we call we have adequate response immediately. For very complicated deals, we intend to choose the WC team.’
- ‘Ates Turnaoglu as a partner and Kaan Alkan as an associate stands out significantly. Ates is very well known in the market and is the first one to call when in need of advice.'
Key clients
- The Consortium of Lenders
- Senior Financiers
- Fernas İnşaat A.Ş
- T. İş Bankası and TSKB
- Kalyon Yatırım Holding A.Ş
- Renell Kokshetau LLP
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Güniz Gökçe
Other key lawyers
Ateş Turnaoğlu; Kaan Alkan