The weakening economy has prevented many companies from repaying their debts, which has led to an increase in litigation and arbitration for the Turkish legal market. In addition, restructuring and insolvencies are another area of growth. The FinTech sector also continues to grow, creating jobs in the corporate and intellectual property sectors. Fintech has been a major innovator in payment systems and money collection and transfer. An example of its growing importance was the $165 million acquisition of Turkish digital payments company Iyzico by Dutch company Pay U. „The GKC team has become an integral part of the overall transaction team. They weren`t just external consultants, but they felt part of the team. They were always ready to go beyond that. I would particularly like to mention Emre Ozsar, Tolga Tezel, Irem Kurkcu and Gökcen Durgut for their outstanding service and in-depth legal advice. Beijing & Beijing is known for its legal expertise and continues to be a leader in Turkish law firms advising on cross-border transactions with Turkey.

This provides an easy one-stop shop for business consultants and legal procurement services to gather information about the companies they want to hire. „The IGRA team is quite easy to work with both projects and day-to-day legal work. They always provide accurate advice and cover us with their timely recommendations and reminders when needed. „Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law`s commercial, corporate and M&A practice provides comprehensive, high-quality legal advice to international clients.“ Gen Temizer Ozer is praised for its „fast and impeccable service“ as well as its „exceptional industry knowledge and legal expertise.“ The company, which is an integral part of Kinstellar, has outstanding cross-border capabilities and maintains a good business in the technology field. The team is co-led by Baran Gen and Edmund Emre Özer, an „excellent lawyer with strong communication skills“ who is particularly appreciated for his ability to deal with „international investment issues“. „We work primarily with Resat Moral, Serkan Pamukkale and Serra Haviyo in the areas of trade, corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. They all provide us with high quality legal services with very good technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. „They are unique in terms of legal services. This may sound generic, but I think it encompasses a lot of things like the quality of the lawyers, the approach to clients, and always being super nice, even in stressful times. Potential customers need to know that stress management is perfect while having the best service. „Partner Emre Atayilmaz is always available and, in most cases, will provide an initial and timely overall assessment if needed.

His memos are comprehensive and thorough, but always outline the main findings and the practical (and local administrative) approach to structuring or resolving the underlying legal issue. KILINÇ LAW & CONSULTING covers everything from day-to-day corporate affairs and legal due diligence to cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, and is best known in the market for its expertise in the energy sector. Levent Lezgin Kılınç and Seray Özsoy head the M&A department, while Gülenay Kavca, Senior Associate, is responsible for corporate mandates. This reputable directory recognises the quality of law firms and their lawyers across the UK, based on a thorough review process and feedback from clients and industry colleagues. In this year`s edition, Blake Morgan earned an impressive 58 places, with 28 recognized practice areas in the highest Tier 1 ranking. Gökçe has a team of „excellent corporate and M&A lawyers with first-rate legal knowledge“. Deniz Okuyucu, Ali Paslı and Görkem Gökçe, who is praised for his „entrepreneurial spirit“, jointly lead the team, which focuses on digital business and has strong expertise in IT, internet and technology transactions. Managing Partner Çağdaş Umut Vardar left the company in February 2022. „Umut Kolcuoğlu is one of the best lawyers in Turkey. He has very strong technical knowledge/expertise in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Combined with his strong legal skills, he also has a solid economic understanding that allows him to provide creative and pragmatic advice in a variety of situations.

„World-class service at every level. Excellent project management. You are impressive negotiators and at the same time very positive and solution-oriented. In my opinion, this is due to the depth of their legal knowledge combined with the unparalleled commercial spirit they possess. In addition, the cohesion of the team and its good communication skills create a very fluid and efficient work environment. „We find CCA to be one of the leading law firms in Turkey and probably the strongest law firm with an office in Ankara. We are extremely satisfied with their energy, corporate, commercial, regulatory and transactional services and have not noticed any legal support that we have not been able to obtain effectively. „The team is up to date with technical (legal) developments and is also very familiar with market trends and new needs of its clients. Strong collaboration is their strongest area.

„Ayça Arancı is efficient in handling all our activities related to corporate and contract law issues and projects, taking into account regulatory issues. She is an absolute pleasure to work with as she aligns with a business goal and can turn legal challenges into business opportunities. „Their global connection and expertise is also an advantage, especially in the Turkish market. Most law firms only have experience in the local market, while Turunç has extensive knowledge of British, American and European practices. It also helps a lot, especially for mergers and acquisitions. „We also work with Başak Güneş, who is very professional and very good in legal, commercial and corporate affairs. All the team members are very friendly, responsive and it is a pleasure to work with them. They are highly qualified to handle all our legal matters in a friendly and professional manner. In my experience, they welcome all legal challenges and turn them into opportunities more often. „The Erdem & Erdem team understands the local legal market for our US-based firm. They effectively communicate ideas and approaches that help us strategically navigate the local Turkish market. They ensure that we comply with all local laws and regulations.

Since its inception in 1971, Pekin & Pekin has been involved in most major transactions within the jurisdiction.