Offering ‘sound commercial guidance’ in construction contexts, SSI Law Firm advises domestic and international investors, public bodies and construction companies on their real estate transactions. The firm is particularly experienced in contract negotiations relating to lease agreements and construction contracts. Çigdem Bal Ilgin, who leads the team, advises on construction matters for contractors, sub-contractors and public authorities. Within the team, the ’very knowledgeable’ Taceddin Külekçi focuses on property acquisitions and project development.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘Their experience in the construction industry allows them to provide not only legal protection but also sound commercial guidance.’
  • ‘Each team member is a highly competent and talented lawyer in their field. They have a young and dynamic team, working tirelessly.'
  • 'Kerem Şenol is incredibly quick-witted. Binnur Ataseven Temur stands out for her meticulous and comprehensive approach.’
  • ‘Taceddin Külekçi is very knowledgeable and supportive.’
  • ‘Çiğdem Bal Ilgın and Binnur Ataseven Temur and their teams all have expertise in legal issues in real estate and construction.'
  • ‘SSI's real estate and construction team is uniquely positioned to support clients entering new and complex markets, such as greenfield developments and joint ventures.'
  • ‘The SSI construction law team is very capable of managing construction contract dealings.'
  • ‘Çiğdem Bal Ilgın is quite an expert on construction law contracts and can navigate through very problematic matters with success.'

Key clients

  • AALAM Investments LLC
  • Acme Tekstil Sanayi İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Ante Holding A.Ş.
  • Antepsan Kuruyemiş Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Artemis Halı A.Ş.
  • Aquakraft Kağıt Ambalaj Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Asko Holding A.Ş.
  • CCN Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
  • Curaleaf International Limited
  • Daifuku CO., LTD.
  • Davul Gıda ve Eğlence Yatırımları Anonim Şirketi
  • Erka Etkinlik ve Turizm A.Ş.
  • Eurasia Ulaşım Lojistik Teknoloji ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Faraza Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret AnonimŞirketi
  • Formula Yapı Anonim Şirketi
  • Gametech Dijital Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi
  • Gülsan Sentetik Dokuma Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • IC İbrahim Çeçen Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
  • Larsa Gayrimenkul Yatırım Anonim Şirketi
  • Levare Vsd Pompa Sistemleri A.Ş.

Work highlights

Advising a foreign real estate investor on a 2 billion EUR tourism development project in Muğla, Türkiye.
Advising IC Çeşme Marina on complex tenant relations, dispute management, and leasing structures.
Advised a foreign client on a 37.7 million USD contract involving extensive shipyard construction works.
Practice head

Çiğdem Bal Ilgın

Other key lawyers

Taceddin Külekçi; Binnur Ataseven Temur; Kerem Şenol