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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Turkey
What the Team is Known For
GKC Partners is a strong choice for inbound and outbound acquisitions in Turkey. The law firm often acts for multinationals, private equity firms and other financial institutions. It utilises its association with global law firm White & Case to advise on large-scale cross-border mandates. The team offers further experience assisting with joint ventures and share deals.
Strengths
The lawyers are very hands-on, hard-working and experts in their fields. It is very easy to work with and communicate with them in every situation.
The firm is constructive in every interaction. It has strong cross-border capability and excellent coordination with other foreign counsel. The team is also commercially minded.
GKC Partners are exceptionally responsive, approachable and committed to delivering diligent work.
Work Highlights
GKC Partners advised a subsidiary of Aksa Doğalgaz on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Socar Turkey.
Notable practitioners
Emre Özşar is very hands-on and super constructive.
His ownership, availability and expertise throughout the processes are truly exceptional.
Tolga Tezel is a respected partner who advises clients on the sale and acquisition of shares.
Tolga is a good team member and he's a very hard-working and organised lawyer.
Tolga Tezel's ability to manage complex negotiations and provide pragmatic solutions under pressure is impressive.