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Paksoy

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Turkey

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Paksoy

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Banking & Finance - Turkey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Paksoy is a renowned Turkish firm working with both private and state-owned entities on syndicated loan agreements, acquisition finance and project finance. The law firm also assists with structured and secured facilities, as well as export financing mandates. It is experienced in initial and secondary public offerings and securities transactions, including the establishment of bond programmes and Eurobonds. The team offers particular prowess in Islamic finance, assisting domestic lenders with Sharia-compliant sukuk structures. It frequently acts alongside leading international law firms on cross-border matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paksoy advised Turkey Wealth Fund and Istanbul Financial Center on an inaugural sukuk issuance of USD750 million.

Strengths

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  • Paksoy’s stands out for its deep expertise in Turkish legislation combined with a strong commercial understanding of clients’ business needs. The team is highly responsive and solution oriented, offering clear and actionable advice.

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  • The firm is able to analyse multifaceted issues quickly, assess potential legal and reputational risks and provide clear, business-oriented solutions.

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  • Paksoy is technically unrivalled, responsive and commercial.

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  • The team consistently demonstrates prompt communication and a proactive approach to addressing our inquiries. The lawyers' responsiveness ensures that urgent matters are handled efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sera Somay
    Sera Somay

    Sera Somay

    Acting for a range of domestic and international banks, Sera Somay is well equipped to handle loan agreements, syndicated lending, restructuring matters and project finance.

    • Sera Somay is detail oriented, technical and commercial.

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    • She has great market knowledge and is very user friendly and responsive.

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  • Ömer Çollak
    Ömer Çollak

    Ömer Çollak

    Ömer Çollak is a highly respected practitioner whose practice covers note issuances, IPOs and due diligence.

    • Ömer Çollak is an excellent lawyer. He knows the market and capital markets law well and focuses on what's important.

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