Yusuf Gökhan Penezoğlu, founding partner of Penezoğlu Law Firm, with nearly 25 years of experience in tax law, is the driving force behind the firm’s tax team. The team specialise in both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, but boast a particular expertise in tax advisory, the tax aspects of M&A transactions and tax structuring and restructuring. Zeynep Kılavuz is a key practitioner on the team, bolstering the practice’s ability in litigation and tax consultancy.
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- ‘The practice shows strong local tax expertise, fast responses, and consistently clear advice that supports reliable decision-making.’
- ‘The tax team is approachable and practical. They simplify complex issues and provide proactive, solution-focused guidance.’
- ‘Yusuf Gökhan Penezoğlu provides calm, technically strong advice that supports sound decisions. Zeynep Kılavuz, Ece Sara Tarı and Ayşe Uzun Nurili show strong skills and reliable execution.’
- ‘Each team member shows strong ethics, detailed work and practical advice based on a real understanding of client needs.’
- ‘Yusuf Penezoğlu and Zeynep Kılavuz are consistently accessible and deliver immediate, reliable guidance.’
- ‘Zeynep Kılavuz combines technical strength, commercial awareness and calm leadership. She provides precise analysis and clear strategies with exceptional responsiveness.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Zeynep Kılavuz
Practice head
Yusuf Gökhan Penezoğlu
Other key lawyers
Zeynep Kılavuz; Ece Sara Tarı; Ayşe Uzun Nurili