Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership is known for its ‘unparalleled expertise’ in real estate and construction matters, ranging from M&A and finance transactions to development contracts and litigation. Barlas Balcıoğlu and Ali Can Gören are ‘by far the most capable real estate lawyers in Turkey’, according to one client. Balcıoğlu’s expertise in the energy sector sees him take leading roles in construction projects in that sector, though his broad practice also includes large leasing transactions for major conglomerates, hotel development projects, and regulatory compliance matters for leading retailers.
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‘They are by far the most capable real estate lawyers in Turkey.’
‘Barlas Balcıoğlu is not only professionally exceptional but he is also a very likeable character.’
‘BASEAK's real estate practice boasts unrivalled expertise in real estate and construction sectors. Their command of the commercial and technical aspects of the field gives them a wide edge over their competition.’
‘Barlas Balcıoğlu is one of the most reputable practitioners in the field, with multiple decades under his belt. He always adds value by providing invaluable commercial advice. Ali Can Gören demonstrates great project management capabilities and has a keen eye for detail.’
‘I have been working with the company for years on different matters and areas and I have realised that the company has an unparalleled expertise and approach to real estate matters, quite in line with the market practices and applications.’
‘Barlas Balcıoğlu has a very experienced and business-friendly approach to problems at hand and is quite seasoned in finding the best possible solutions and applying them to the case each and every time.'
- 'Ali Gören: As my direct contact within the company for years, his presence and availability are a great relief, especially during times of stress and problems. His cooperation with Barlas and other lawyers in the firm provides him a great angle of approach to problems and allows him to find solutions easily.’
Key clients
- Bainbridge Holding A.S.
- Coca-Cola Meşrubat Pazarlama ve Danışmanlık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- SaleFish
- Emaar Properties Gayrimenkul Geliştirme A.Ş.
- British Broadcasting Company (BBC)
- Christian Dior
- Metro Cash & Carry
- Yemek Sepeti
- Eren Holding
Work highlights
Advising ACR Side Turizm İşletmeleri Limited Şirketi on the acquisition of a property and the hotel complex situated over it located in Antalya, Türkiye.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Ali Can Gören
Practice head
Barlas Balcıoğlu
Other key lawyers
Ali Can Gören