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Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership

Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership

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Turkey

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Real estate and construction

Leveraging ‘strong local expertise combined with a clear understanding of international standards’, Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership advises on asset transactions and lease arrangements. The firm represents all sides of real estate transactions, including investors, developers, lenders, lessors and lessees. Leading the practice, Barlas Balcıoğlu excels in real estate finance and the energy sector, covering matters from M&A transactions to licensing and greenfield development. Ali Can Gören, who made partner in April 2025, covers development and construction projects. Within the team, Bener Kadir Mızrak acts on real estate leasing and hospitality projects.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They combine a strong command of real estate and construction law with an excellent understanding of the commercial drivers and regulatory environment of the industry. The team is particularly skilled at handling large-scale, complex transactions and disputes, guiding clients through every stage from structuring to execution with clarity and confidence.'
  • ‘What differentiates these individuals from competitors is not only their technical competence but also their genuine commitment to understanding clients’ needs and delivering workable solutions.'
  • ‘Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki’s real estate and construction practice is notable for its strong local expertise combined with a clear understanding of international standards. The team is commercially minded, responsive, and capable of guiding clients through complex regulatory and contractual issues.'
  • ‘We have found the team as a whole to be approachable, reliable, and collaborative. Their responsiveness and practical advice make them stand out from competitors.'
  • ‘The whole team at BASEAK are highly competent which makes this practice as a whole reliable.'
  • ‘While Barlas Balcıoğlu is widely acknowledged as Turkey's preeminent real estate finance lawyer, his profound expertise is matched only by his genuine humility.'

Key clients

  • Bainbridge Holding A.S.
  • Coca-Cola Meşrubat Pazarlama ve Danışmanlık Hiz. A.Ş.
  • SaleFish
  • British Broadcasting Company
  • Christian Dior
  • Metro Cash & Carry
  • Yemek Sepeti
  • Eren Holding
  • Hilton Worldwide Limited

Work highlights

Advising Hilton Worldwide Manage Ltd. on multiple real estate matters, including franchise agreements, lease arrangements, hotel management agreements, ownership transfers, terminations, and rebranding projects involving properties across Türkiye.
Providing strategic real estate legal advice to Eren Holding, one of Turkey’s top conglomerates, operating in paper, packaging, cement, energy, retail and textiles industries, in connection with its real estate transactions, projects and investments.
Advising Metro Cash & Carry, a subsidiary of METRO AG, the leading German multinational company, in relation to various real estate and construction projects that the company is undertaking in Türkiye.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Barlas Balcıoğlu

Other key lawyers

Ali Can Gören; Bener Kadir Mızrak

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