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Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law

Projects & Energy

Europe Guide 2026 : Turkey


Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law

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With strong expertise and know-how in the energy sector, Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı (KDK) offers sector-specific advice on local and international energy and infrastructure projects.

KDK provides extensive legal advice on electricity, natural gas, petroleum, LPG, renewable energy and nuclear energy matters, including issues relating to natural gas and oil import, wholesale, storage and export activities, as well as electricity market transactions and greenfield investments in Türkiye.

KDK assists clients in tenders for the privatization of state-owned power plants and advises leading multinational infrastructure companies on multi-hundred-million-dollar infrastructure projects, including PPP projects involving EPC contracts. The team also has significant experience assisting private sector players in the development of landmark and strategically significant projects with Turkish public entities.

KDK has been involved in some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects in the region, advising on large-scale, cross-border developments. The Firm acted as Turkish counsel on the Shah Deniz Stage II Project and played a key role in the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP). KDK also advises leading international energy traders, including Vitol, on high-value acquisitions and downstream fuel operations in Türkiye.

Industries (12)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electricity
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Aviation
  • Mining
  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Financial Services
  • E-commerce
  • Consultancy

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Projects & Energy - Turkey

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law advises international energy companies on establishing and expanding their operations in Turkey. It often assists with regulatory and compliance matters and is knowledgeable in construction contracts. The legal department additionally provides expertise in infrastructure projects, and advises on gas sale and purchase and storage arrangements. Its client roster includes major domestic and international energy companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law advised TPI Composites and its Turkish subsidiary on the sale and transfer of the client's wind energy plants in Turkey.

Strengths

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  • Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı's team is knowledgeable and ensures full attention to detail, even in the most sophisticated matters.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • The firm has an excellent bench that is well managed and coordinated. It focuses on delivering the best work product and client experience.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • The firm's service level is great and prompt.

    Projects & Energy respondentEurope
  • The team is very proactive and straight to the point.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Okan Demirkan
    Band 4Okan Demirkan

    Okan Demirkan

    Okan Demirkan frequently acts on large project developments and regulatory mandates related to the energy sector.
    • Okan Demirkan has a very pragmatic and business-oriented approach.

      Projects & Energy respondentEurope

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