Sought after for its ‘comprehensive expertise across all areas of the sector’, Abcoo Law Firm handles investment and development deals concerning a range of asset types, including mixed-use. The firm handles share transfer, portfolio deal and construction agreement matters. Hasan Çağlayan manages real estate and construction agreement negotiations for major international companies, while Berk Batur advises on transactions involving shopping malls, hotels, offices and residential assets. Murat Aygün focuses on corporate real estate matters, including M&A transactions, joint ventures and project financing. Ayşe Uyanık is another key name within the team, as is Gizem Özcan, who acts on asset transactions and lease negotiations.
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Work Department
Real Estate and Construction, M&A, Corporate, Compliance/Ethics, Personal Data Protection
Position
Senior Partner
Career
Berk Batur, one of the founding partners of Abcoo Law Office, has been providing legal consultancy services for over 15 years with a solution-oriented, commercial, and innovative approach to both domestic and foreign/foreign-capital clients, operating or investing in various sectors such as real estate, retail, textiles, cosmetics, energy, information technology, transportation, industry, and finance, with primary expertise in Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compliance/Ethics, and Personal Data Protection.
He has been involved in and managed large-scale, high-profile real estate projects in Turkey. He has provided legal consultancy services to clients on significant projects related to the development of transactions involving shopping malls, hotels, storage facilities, offices, residential properties, and other types of real estate/portfolios, under various legal structures such as direct or indirect acquisition, sale, revenue sharing, and construction agreements in return for flats.
He has been involved in and successfully managed the acquisition and sale processes of shares in companies operating across various sectors in Turkey, including real estate, industry, information technology, retail, and textiles, as well as publicly traded companies, for both domestic and foreign investors. Additionally, he has provided legal consultancy services to domestic investors regarding their investments in countries such as the United States, Switzerland, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.
He has provided support to various types of companies with their daily/periodic legal needs. Additionally, he has managed the establishment of joint ventures in sectors such as banking, finance, and telecommunications, as well as company mergers and partial/full demergers. Berk Batur, with extensive experience in the retail sector spanning many years, has provided and continues to provide legal consultancy to numerous global companies, including leading players in the textile and cosmetics industries.
He is also active in the fields of personal data protection and compliance/ethics, having managed the compliance processes for many domestic and foreign clients, and represented them before various institutions, including the Personal Data Protection Authority.
In the past, he served as a Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Turkish Sailing Federation and is currently acting as the Chairman of the Disciplinary Board of the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TASF).
Languages
Turkish, English, German
Memberships
Istanbul Bar Association, 2008
Education
Galatasaray University, Faculty of Law, Istanbul, Turkey, LLM in Sports Law, 2013; Yeditepe University, Faculty of Law, LLB, 2007; St. Georg Österreichische Schule 2003
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Testimonials
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‘The real estate team stand out for their clarity and efficiency. They quickly grasp the commercial realities of complex projects and translate them into precise legal strategies.'
‘Berk Batur is widely recognised as a standout real estate advisor who seamlessly combines deep technical expertise with a sharp commercial perspective. He is exceptionally proactive and solution-oriented, turning even the most complex issues into clear, actionable strategies.'
'Gizem Özcan distinguishes herself through her unparalleled precision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.'‘The Real Estate and Construction team at ABCOO Law Firm is distinguished by its comprehensive expertise across all areas of the sector, including zoning and planning law issues, real estate litigation, and the drafting of construction and lease agreements.'
‘Hasan Çağlayan is highly knowledgeable and experienced; his legal arguments are reliable, and he is always accessible, courteous, and solution-oriented.'
'Berk Batur has an excellent command of legal English, is very strong in drafting and reviewing contracts, and consistently provides prompt responses.'
‘In-depth knowledge of Turkish real estate laws. Ability to grasp the task at hand, attention to detail and detailed explanations of the case at hand with potential alternative approaches on the way forward.’
‘The team has consistently demonstrated strong legal expertise, responsiveness, and a client-focused approach.'
Key clients
- AFE Proje Ak Portföy Aksoy Holding Akvo Gayrimenkul Anadolu Efes Artaş İnşaat Betatrans Lojistik Bio İstanbul Diar Süleymaniye Doğ-Yap Dolphin Gayrimenkul Eczacıbaşı Holding Elca Kozmetik EIS Eczacıbaşı Eria Partners Eria Pramerica Evyap Holding Eyusta Mimarlık Ferhunde Verdi Galata Gayrimenkul Gmw Architechts Haremten Turizm Hicran Mutuşoğlu HPP International Turkey Huda Dış Ticaret Imannoor Tekstil İnci Holding Kale Kilit KAT Turizm Gayrimenkul Mehmet Aslan Metalsac Metro Properties Metrosite İnşaat Meydan Txm Gayrimenkul MFE Gayrimenkul Neba Gayrimenkul Nema Gayrimenkul Nida İnşaat Nur İnşaat Olbia Gayrimenkul Panço Giyim Pd Turizm Peak Oyun (Peak) Pef Antalya Retail Investments Sarl Pelitli Lojistik Peninsula Emlak Yatırım Petrogaz Akaryakıt ve Ticaret A.Ş. Petrol Ofisi Pradera Pronegy Gayrimenkul Enerji Qatari Diar İstanbul Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company Rönesans Holding Rvc Luxembourg S.A.R.L Sarp Yapı Saudi Bin Ladin Seba İnşaat Sevent Organizasyon Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi Sepas Danışmanlık Space İstanbul Sidar Şahin Yusen Lojistik Winkelmann
Work highlights
Advised Eczacıbaşı Holding regarding the development of a landmark mixed-use project in Kartal, Istanbul, on a 157,383.26 m² land plot under a “Revenue Sharing Model”.