Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Turkey
What the Team is Known For
Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı is a widely admired Turkish law firm with a significant portfolio of corporate clients. The team boasts an enviable presence among Turkish private equity funds and strategic investors, advising on high-end mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The lawyers regularly handle transactions in the insurance, energy and financial services sectors.
Strengths
"Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı's team is pragmatic, responsive and detail-oriented."
"The firm has a very business-oriented and analytical approach, with a deep knowledge of legal matters."
"Its team offers an innovative approach to complex matters. There is an unwavering commitment to the client as the team is highly dedicated and hard-working."
Work Highlights
Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı assisted Vinmar International with its subsidiary's acquisition of Arısan Chemicals and Transol Arısan Chemicals.
Notable practitioners
Umut Kolcuoğlu is a highly regarded corporate/M&A lawyer. He acts for domestic and international corporate clients on both the buy and sell sides.
"Umut Kolcuoğlu is incredible and very respected in Turkey."
"He is a very good negotiator."
Bihter Bozbay assists clients with a range of mandates, including joint venture agreements and acquisitions. She is also well placed to advise on inbound investments.
"She is very responsive and thorough in her advice."