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GKC Partners

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Turkey


GKC Partners

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Banking & Finance - Turkey

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For
GKC Partners has a standout banking and finance practice with particular expertise in acquisition and project finance as well as debt refinancing. The law firm acts on behalf of international and domestic lenders and borrowers on complex syndicated loan facilities. It is additionally noted for its strength in capital markets, handling both ECM and DCM mandates. The team has a proven track record of acting on de-SPAC transactions, with further experience advising domestic companies on IPOs. It handles cross-border mandates, drawing strength from associated international firm White & Case.
Strengths

GKC Partners is very good at understanding our commercial approach and the team adjusts the deal structure and provides solutions to meet both parties demands and find a middle ground accordingly.

The lawyers have excellent problem-solving skills.

The firm has a very thorough approach and is always accessible, understanding and adopting very quickly to complex situations.

Work Highlights

GKC Partners represented a group of senior financiers in connection with the EUR1.1 billion financing of the Nakkaş – Başakşehir motorway.

Notable practitioners
Derin Altan
Derin Altan is known for his expertise in IPOs, assisting international and domestic banking and corporate clients.

Derin Altan has very good experience and knowledge in capital markets.


Güniz Gökçe

Güniz Gökçe is well reputed in this market for her assistance with syndicated financing, acquisition finance and restructuring matters. She counts sizeable Turkish and international banks among her clients.

Güniz Gökçe quickly understand complex matters and is able to view and explain and execute those from different perspectives, including different jurisdictions and requirements.

She is highly competent, always available, quickly understands complex matters and is able to view and explain and execute those from different perspectives, including different jurisdictions and requirements.

She is very responsive and active. She has great standards.


Ateş Turnaoğlu

Ateş Turnaoğlu is well placed to assist clients with acquisition financing, syndicated lending and debt restructuring matters.

Ateş Turnaoğlu's comprehensive understanding of the commercial side of business enables him to take appropriate initiatives that help us tackle the arising issues.

His personal approach towards us is both professional and enthusiastic while his level of empathy allows us to fully trust him.

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