With access to an extensive international network of offices, Dentons, working in tandem with Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership, is well-positioned to lead on cross-border mandates. Infrastructure and projects, corporate and M&A, and banking and project finance are standout areas for the firm’s operations in Turkey. English-qualified Tamsyn Mileham, co-head of the firm’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, provides expertise across a broad spectrum of highly structured transactions. Nadia Cansun, also English-qualified, is a key figure in M&A and commercial matters, specialising in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Foreign firms in Turkey
Dentons
Praxisleiter:
Tamsyn Mileham; Nadia Cansun
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‘Dentons are a top firm when it comes to equity; they have a very strong network and knowledgeable English lawyers across geographies with English law and local law knowledge.’
‘Nadia Cansun is a very special lawyer to work with. She has an amazing mix of knowhow, professionalism, charisma, drive and emotional intelligence.’
‘This law firm stands out due to its combination of deep legal expertise and a highly client-focused approach. One of the key strengths is its team’s ability to handle complex legal matters across various practice areas, ensuring comprehensive solutions tailored to the client’s needs.’
Kernmandanten
HSBC
Finance in Motion
Assan Alüminyum
RÖNESANS HOLDİNG
Marport Liman İşletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
EBRD
ICBC
Karadeniz Holding
Ictas
Odea Bank
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- Advising HSBC on the provision of loans to BLS International to their international presence.
- Advising Rönesans Holding on the US$130m ECA financing and separate commercial facility to its subsidiary, Ceyhan Terminal Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- Advised European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Truffle Capital on their acquisition of an approximately 8% stake in Dgpays Bilişim Hizmetleri A.Ş,.
Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein has a large team of lawyers providing a full range of legal services to the Turkish market. As one of 75 global offices, the firm is well-positioned to lead cross-border transactions and disputes, either independently or as part of a broader collaboration. Founding partner Ismail G. Esin is a highly regarded litigator, while Erdal Ekinci strengthens the firm’s tax capabilities. Eren Kurşun focuses on M&A and private equity deals, and Muhsin Keskin is central to the firm’s banking, finance, and capital markets expertise. As of 2024, Yalın Akmenek exclusively heads the dispute resolution team.
Praxisleiter:
İsmail G. Esin; Eren Kurşun; Erdal Ekinci; Yalın Akmenek; Muhsin Keskin
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‘We have had the pleasure of working with Muhsin Keskin on numerous deals, and our experience has consistently exceeded expectations. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication have been invaluable to us.’
‘Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein’s banking and finance practice stands out in a highly competitive field due to its distinctive blend of expertise, innovative approaches, and client-centric solutions.’
‘The team possesses extensive experience, offers a full spectrum of legal services within the baking and finance sector, including regulatory compliance, financial restructuring, and dispute resolution.’
Kernmandanten
Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş.
Turkven
DFDS A/S
Akbank T.A.Ş
Martı Technologies Inc.
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Misnak International DWC, LLC
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- Advised Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş on the purchase of 100% shares of Stellantis Otomotiv Pazarlama A.Ş.
- Advised Turkven Private Equity on the sale of entire issued share capital of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş.
GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case)
GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) is recognised for its decades of activity in Turkey and strong reputation in M&A, banking and finance, disputes, and tax law. Representing lenders, borrowers, and alternative capital providers across various sectors and projects, the banking and project finance team is a particularly important source of work for the firm. The M&A client portfolio includes financial institutions, private equity and infrastructure companies, and wealth funds across a broad range of critical sectors. English-qualified Sebastian Buss continues to lead finance mandates for both international and Turkish clients.
Praxisleiter:
Sebastian Buss
Kernmandanten
IFC
EBRD
Eczacıbaşı Group
Fernas Otoyol İşletmesi A.Ş.
SASA Polyester Sanayi A.Ş.
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Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel‘s cross-border capabilities are demonstrated through its work on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes. Access to a vast international network attracts blue-chip corporations across commercial, banking, IP, compliance, disputes, tax, and insurance practices. Esra Dündar Loiseau is well-versed in IP matters, while Bülent Özdirekcan is highly regarded for corporate and commercial transactions. Arpat Şenocak brings in-depth knowledge of the banking and insurance industries, and Ali Osman Ak focuses on corporate and commercial litigation and labour law.
Praxisleiter:
Esra Dündar Loiseau; Bülent Ozdirekcan; Arpat Şenocak; Ali Osman Ak
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‘Strong focus, quick to understand the issues, and fast to work on resolutions.’
‘Practical and logical.’
‘They have common perspective for Turkish Law, French Law, British Law, and Swiss Law.’
Kernmandanten
SJ Tyler
Lantana Metal Ticaret A.S.
Tp Reflex Group SPA
Axa Mediterranean Holding SA
Airties Kablosuz Iletisim A.S
Cooperative Eureden
RCI Banque
Carel Industries SPA
Portage Ventures L.P.
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
BPCE Group
Vauban Infrastructure Partners
TotalEnergies
BNP Paribas
Adidas
Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Company
Volvo
AXA Sigorta
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Levi Strauss & Co.
Believe SA
Cuatrecasas Law Firm
Halliburton
Société Générale Milano
Christian Dior
Chanel
Renault
International Finance Corporation
Gunvor SA
MF Brands Group International SAS
Citelum
Club Med
Dalkia Enerji Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS
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- Assisted Portage Ventures with their investment into Turkish retail investment start up.
- Advised Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations on their merger control application before the TCA.
- Assisting Adidas with compliance review and updates on its data privacy inventory.
Kinstellar
Kinstellar, in collaboration with KST Law / Kinstellar Istanbul, brings key expertise across corporate law, banking and finance, regulatory law, and infrastructure projects. TMT, compliance, and data privacy are growth areas for the firm. Edmund Emre Özer regularly handles complex and high-profile transactions, joint ventures, and financings. Mert Elçin, co-chair of the compliance practice in Turkey, frequently advises on regulatory aspects of investment projects, while Şeyma Olğun has gained significant experience in energy and project matters.
Praxisleiter:
Emre Edmund Özer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mert Elçin; Şeyma Olğun
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‘The team is very knowledgeable and responsive. They offer an excellent level of client service.’
‘Well resourced and very user friendly firm especially for US and western European clients.’
‘They provide an excellent level of service and their advice is always commercial, detailed and on point.’
Kernmandanten
Nova Ljubljanska Banka
Commerzbank
Doğus Holding
Balderton Capital
Eleven Fund III Cooperatief U.A.
Property Finder
Gora Family/Murat Ticaret
EQT Infrastructure
Felix Capital
SK Innovations
TiVo
Maher Holding
Doğus Holding
Evren Üçok
Grupo Antolin
Partners for Growth VI, LP
Quexco Inc.
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- Advised Slovenia’s largest banking group on the acquisition of a 100% shareholding in SLS Holdco.
- Represented Torunlar Group and Başkent Doğalgaz in the bid to acquire a 50% stake in Sedas and Sepas.
- Represented Commerzbank in an export financing provided to Esyel Global Energy.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Pekin Bayar Mizrahi collaborates with the Norton Rose Fulbright‘s expansive network to provide high-quality advice on international transactions and financings. The team covers the full spectrum of M&A transactions, frequently advising major private equity firms. In banking and finance, the team is recognised for its expertise in fintech and securities, as well as aviation, Islamic, and sustainable finance. Renowned commercial lawyer Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud, who divides her time between Istanbul and New York, serves as global head of corporate, M&A, and securities. Damla Çay has a strong track record in significant cross-border deals across various sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Damla Çay
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‘Norton Rose Fulbright has a very competent team backed up by its global offices on all corporate matters. They are a reliable group that renders to the point advice.’
‘Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud is an exceptional lawyer with great market expertise. She is also a great help in putting teams together globally in a short time.’
Kernmandanten
HSBC
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
Islamic Corporation for Development of Private Sector
Mars Growth Capital Fund 1
Dubai Islamic Bank
Yapı Kredi Bankası
Koç Holding
Turkish Airlines
SITA
I-Pulse
Ethemba Capital and Stage Capital
Nordex
Louis Dreyfus Company
Natixis
SACE
IFC
Credit Europe Bank
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- Advised Dubai Islamic Bank on its acquisition of a 20% + 1 stake in five companies.
- Advised Mars Growth Capital Fund 1 on its provision of a revolving credit facility of USD40m.
- Advised ICD on a USD15m commodity Murabaha facility granted to a leasing company.