Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Turkey
1 year ranked
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Caner Elmas
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Gedik & Eraksoy Avukatlık Ortaklığı
Europe
Practice Areas
Corporate/M&A
Career
Caner is a Partner at Gedik & Eraksoy (G&E) and head of Corporate and M&A team with a focus on M&A transactions, joint ventures and private equity transactions.
Caner is one of the most prominent practitioners in the Turkish M&A market and is highly regarded for his breadth of experience across a broad array of sectors including energy, financial institutions, technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and gaming.
Caner joins G&E from Esin Attorney Partnership, a member firm of Baker McKenzie Swiss Verein.
Professional Memberships
Istanbul Bar Association
Publications
Gedik & Eraksoy and Allen & Overy bolster their corporate and M&A capabilities in Türkiye with the hire of partner Caner Elmas.
Caner is one of the most prominent practitioners in the Turkish M&A market and is highly regarded for his breadth of experience across a broad array of sectors including energy, financial institutions, technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and gaming.
“We’re pleased to welcome Caner Elmas to the G&E team – his extensive experience on both private equity deals and public M&A transactions will further bolster our offering in the region,” said Umut Gurgey, partner at G&E.
A&O partner, Adam Fadian, comments, “Caner’s market leading reputation in Türkiye, coupled with the strength of our international platform, further enhances our ability to support international clients on inbound investment opportunities in Türkiye, as well as to support Turkish clients on outbound investments”.
Caner joins G&E from Esin Attorney Partnership, a member firm of Baker McKenzie Swiss Verein.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Turkey
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Caner Elmas is well placed to advise clients on acquisitions, share sales, asset transfers and joint ventures. He is capable of assisting with cross-border as well as domestic deals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Caner Elmas is very experienced and talented. He has an analytical mind, which helps a lot in negotiations. He is hard-working and dedicated.
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