Turkiye has long had one of the lowest non-performing loan (NPL) rates in Europe, but recent years have seen some ups and downs. Between 2017 and 2020, the rate fluctuated between 3.25% and 3.46%. During the pandemic, the rate dropped significantly as borrowers benefited from extended loan payment schedules. Thereafter, the rate rose briefly before falling below the European Union average of 2.27% in 2023. Since the beginning of 2024, however, rising interest rates have pushed the NPL rate back up, to 1.71%. Experts expect the rate to rise to 2.5% by the end of the year, above the EU average and a challenge for borrowers and lenders.
Paksoy, Linklaters, Herguner Bilgen Ucer, and Moskwa Jarmul Haladyj Advise on Actera Group and Esas Holding's Exit from Mars Spor Kulubu
Paksoy, working with Linklaters, has advised Actera Group and Esas Holding on their exit from Mars Spor Kulubu to Benefit Systems. Herguner Bilgen Ucer and Moskwa Jarmul Haladyj advised Benefit Systems.
Aksan Advises on Establishment of PCP Capital Partners Venture Fund
Aksan has advised on the establishment of the PCP Capital Partners venture fund.
White & Case, GKC Partners, and Unsal Advise on GDZ Elektrik’s USD 519 Million Debut Eurobond Issuance
White & Case and its Turkish affiliate law firm GKC Partners have advised Morgan Stanley as the bookrunner on the Rule 144A/Reg S debut Eurobond issuance by GDZ Elektrik. Unsal advised GDZ Elektrik.
White & Case Advises Fingen on Joint Venture with Kalyon for Florentia Village Designer Outlet Project
White & Case and its Turkish affiliate GKC Partners have advised Fingen on establishing a joint venture with Kalyon for the development of the Florentia Village designer outlet project.
The Turkish Competition Authority Decided That There Is No Procedural Benefit in Initiating Commitment Negotiations
Pursuant to the Competition Board’s (“Board”) decision dated 15.12.2022 and numbered 22-55/850-M, an investigation was initiated to determine whether Nestle Türkiye Gıda Sanayi AŞ (“Nestle”) infringed Article 4 of the Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition (“Competition Law”) by (i) setting the resale price of its distributors and (ii) imposing regional and customer restrictions on them.
Dentons and BASEAK Advise Anadolubank on USD 150 Million International Bond Issue
Dentons and its Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership have advised Anadolubank on its debut international bond offering raising USD 150 million through the issuance of fixed rate resettable tier 2 notes due 2035.
White & Case Advises Joint Bookrunners on Limak Renewable Energy’s USD 525 Million Green Bond Issuance
White & Case and its Turkish affiliate GKC Partners have advised the joint bookrunners on the debut Rule 144A/Reg S green bond issuance by Limak Yenilenebilir Enerji.
Durmaz Advises CosmoBlue Media on Acquisition of Youlook Global Limited
Durmaz has advised CosmoBlue Media on its acquisition of Youlook Global Limited. Hunters reportedly advised the sellers.
Linklaters and Ergun Advise Turker Global Madencilik on USD 55 Million Gold Mine Acquisition in Bulgaria
Linklaters, working with Ergun, has advised Turkerler Holding subsidiary Turker Global Madencilik on a share purchase and option agreement for the acquisition of a gold mine development project in Bulgaria for USD 55 million from Toronto-listed Velocity Minerals and its joint venture partner, Gorubso Kardzhali. Lotz & Company reportedly advised the sellers.
Aydemir Advises Titan Group on Divestment
Aydemir has advised Titan Cement International on an agreement to divest its 75% share in Adocim Cimento Beton for USD 87.5 million with 50% being sold to Mugla Cimento and 25% to Yurt Cimento.
Erdem & Erdem Advises Neapco on Acquisition of Hedrive
Erdem & Erdem has advised Neapco Turkey Otomotiv Anonim Sirketi on the acquisition of Hedrive Otomotiv Teknoloji Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi.
An Outlook on 2025: Competition in Turkiye
Actecon Knowledge Counsel Hanna Stakheyeva talks about competition in Turkiye in 2025.
Erdem & Erdem Advises CoreX Resources on Acquisition of CMB
Erdem & Erdem, working with Morgan Lewis and ADNA, has advised CoreX Resources on the acquisition of the majority shares in Compagnie Miniere Du Bafing. Wallace reportedly advised the sellers.
Acar & Ergonen and Esin Attorney Partnership Advise on Sale of Yargici
Acar & Ergonen has advised Tims Group, Tims Production, and Timur Savci on the acquisition of Yargici from GB Retail Investments Holding. Baker McKenzie's affiliate law firm Esin Attorney Partnership advised the sellers.
CCAO Advises J.P. Morgan Securities on USD 140 Million Loan Provided to Petlim Limancilik
CCAO, working with Linklaters, has advised J.P. Morgan Securities on a USD 140 million loan to Petlim Limancilik. Vinson & Elkins reportedly advised Petlim Limancilik.
Paksoy Advises EBRD on EUR 80 Million Loan to Ulusoy Un for Renewable Energy Projects
Paksoy, working with Dentons, has advised EBRD on a EUR 80 million loan to Ulusoy Un to finance its renewable energy projects and energy-efficient capacity expansion in Turkiye.
Turunc Advises Gelecek Etki Fonu on Investment in Onlayer
Turunc has advised Gelecek Etki Fonu (Future Impact Fund) on its investment in Onlayer in a round that also saw the participation of Maxis, Global Trust Ventures, and individual investors. Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci reportedly advised Onlayer.