Turunc has advised Bogazici Ventures on its investment in GameChanger Worldwide.
Closing: Sennder's Acquisition of C.H. Robinson's European Surface Transportation Operations Now Closed
On February 18, 2025, Taylor Wessing announced that Sennder's acquisition of C.H. Robinson's European surface transportation operations (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on August 5, 2024) is now closed.
Busra Ozden Makes Partner at Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli
Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli has promoted Busra Ozden to Partner.
Turunc Advises Netcad on Pre-IPO Funding Round
Turunc has advised Netcad on its pre-IPO funding round with Hedef Portfoy, Findoor Girisim Sermayesi Yatirım Fonu, Ral Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi, and two Neo Portfoy funds participating. Atar Avci reportedly advised Hedef Portfoy.
Akol Advises on Visne Madencilik's IPO
Akol has advised Visne Madencilik on its initial public offering and listing on Borsa Istanbul.
Paksoy and Peynircioglu Erem Advise on Ontex Group's Sale of Turkish Subsidiary Dilek Grup
Paksoy, working with Linklaters' Brussels office, has advised Ontex Group on the sale of its Turkish subsidiary Dilek Grup. Peynircioglu Erem advised the buyers.
Pekin Bayar Mizrahi and Bener Advise on Cleversoft Group's Acquisition of Fineksus
Norton Rose Fulbright's Turkish affiliate law firm Pekin Bayar Mizrahi has advised the Cleversoft Group on its acquisition of Fineksus from Ahmet Vefik Dincer and Mehmet Ali Tombalak. Bener advised the sellers.
Turunc Advises Gelecek Etki Fonu on Exit from Mega Fortuna
Turunc has advised Gelecek Etki Fonu on its exit from Mega Fortuna to Aonic. Akol reportedly advised Aonic.
Dinc Sanver Joins PwC Turkiye as Director of Legal Department
Former Pearson Legal Director Dinc Sanver has joined PwC Turkiye as its new Director of the Legal Department.
Akol Law Advises Kaspi.kz on Acquisition of 65.41% Stake in Hepsiburada
Akol has advised Kaspi.kz on its acquisition of a 65.41% stake in Hepsiburada for USD 1.127 billion.
GKC Partners and Unsal Attorney Partnership Advise on Yapi Kredi's Forum AVM Restructuring
White & Case’s Turkish affiliate GKC Partners has advised Yapi Kredi on the restructuring of the financial indebtedness of seven Turkish shopping malls belonging to the Forum AVM Group, in tandem with the Kucukler Holding and VK Holding acquisition of a 40% stake in the group. Unsal Attorney Partnership advised Kucukler Holding.
Gulistan Baltaci Hatay and Semih Sander Join Esenyel & Partners as Partners
Former BASEAK Partners Gulistan Baltaci Hatay and Semih Sander have joined Esenyel & Partners as Partners.
Lexist Advises Turkish Privatization Administration on USD 504 Million Kalamis/Fenerbahce Marina Privatization
Lexist has advised the Turkish Privatization Administration of the Ministry of Treasury & Finance of Turkiye on the privatization of Fenerbahce Kalamis Marina.
Lexist Advises Birlesim Grup Enerji on TRY 1.4 Billion IPO
Lexist has advised Birlesim Grup Enerji on its initial public offering on Borsa Istanbul, which raised approximately TRY 1.4 billion.
Lexist Promotes Duygu Ozturk Dincer to Partner
Lexist has promoted Duygu Ozturk Dincer to Partner.
Abcoo Advises Eczacibasi Holding on Real Estate Agreement with Mia Ordinary Partnership
Abcoo has represented Eczacibasi Holding on a promise-to-sell real estate agreement in return for revenue sharing with Mia Ordinary Partnership. Sole practitioner Fatih Yildirim reportedly advised Mia Ordinary Partnership.
Paksoy Advises Turkcell on USD 1 Billion Eurobond Offering
Paksoy, working with Linklaters, has advised Turkcell on its USD 1 billion Eurobond offering. Allen Overy Shearman Sterling and its Turkish affiliate Gedik Eraksoy reportedly advised the joint bookrunners.
The (Increased) Price of Doing Business in Turkiye: A Buzz Interview with Selin Bayar of Pekin Bayar Mizrahi
Pekin Bayar Mizrahi Senior Partner Selin Bayar discusses Turkiye’s economic challenges, rising labor costs, and evolving regulatory landscape in the financing world.