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Provided by Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law
Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı (KDK) represents Turkish and foreign clients in a wide range of disputes before Turkish courts, including matters with cross-border elements. The KDK team is well-versed in internationally recognized rules and practices and focuses on achieving efficient and commercially sound dispute resolution strategies.
KDK’s highly qualified lawyers carefully analyze the nuances of each dispute to provide comprehensive assessments aligned with client’s commercial interests and objectives, combining strategic litigation expertise with a strong understanding of industry-specific dynamics.
The team represents clients in commercial disputes, employment-related disputes, white-collar criminal proceedings and administrative disputes before Turkish courts. The Firm represents clients throughout the entire lifecycle of disputes, from initial strategizing to post-resolution enforcement, in matters involving high-value M&A transactions, shareholder conflicts, construction contracts, intellectual property rights, sales agreements, agency and distributorship agreements, lease agreements, operation contracts and financing transactions.
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Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law has a solid litigation practice, able to advise on bankruptcy and employment mandates, with additional experience in handling IP claims and debt collection cases. The team is also active in white-collar crime disputes. The lawyers handle cases in the finance, media, construction and automotive sectors.
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Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı advised Bahrain Middle East Bank and a consortium of banks on a financial fraud case involving over USD550 million.
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They understand the brief and the client's needs, build a strategy, stay in constant communication, research all issues in depth and act proactively where necessary.
Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı stand out for their exceptional client-focused approach and deep expertise in complex commercial litigation.
On top of being very skilled from a legal standpoint, KDK know how to explain the specificities of the Turkish legal system to clients. Moreover, they are very solution-oriented.
The team consistently deliver high-quality work, and their transparent and efficient approach provides strong commercial value.
What sets this litigation department apart is their strategic, client-centred approach combined with a strong courtroom presence.
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He is experienced and solution-oriented, determined, disciplined and distinguished by his knowledge.
Okan Demirkan is an impressive litigation lawyer with broad and deep experience. He has an impressive ability to conduct the hearing and examine the witnesses and evidence.
Okan Demirkan is an outstanding dispute resolution partner with a sharp legal mind and a calm, strategic approach to even the most complex cases.
He provided us with quick, to-the-point, well-researched and relevant advice.
Okan is very personable, easy to work with and very commercial. He is one of the best-known litigators in Turkey.
Begüm Biçer İlikay has experience representing domestic and international clients in a wide range of disputes, including administrative and commercial claims and white-collar crime.
She is helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating.
Begüm is client-oriented and has a great ability to outline clearly complex situations and legal procedures.
She combines deep legal knowledge with strategic thinking and a pragmatic approach that consistently adds value to complex matters.
Begüm Biçer İlikay provides an outstanding level of service and is always highly responsive. She is a good communicator and understands clients' needs quite well.
Begüm demonstrates strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding of both the legal and strategic aspects of our matters, which makes her an invaluable adviser.
Litigation
Head of Litigation
Provided by Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law
Okan Gündüz
Cihan Mercan
Cansu Doğan
İrem Erbil
Aslı Fanus Kalmaz
Altar Şahin
Beyza Eda Önder
Duygu Derelioğlu
Sena Nur Gürdoğan
Okan Demirkan
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