Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Turkey
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Chambers Review
GKC Partners has a standout banking and finance practice with particular expertise in acquisition and project finance as well as debt refinancing. The law firm acts on behalf of international and domestic lenders and borrowers on complex syndicated loan facilities. It is additionally noted for its strength in capital markets, handling both ECM and DCM mandates. The team has a proven track record of acting on de-SPAC transactions, with further experience advising domestic companies on IPOs. It handles cross-border mandates, drawing strength from associated international firm White & Case.
Work Highlights
- GKC Partners advised EBRD on extensions to a EUR75 million convertible loan regarding expenditures of its hospital infrastructure investments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"GKC Partners has business acumen and offers different alternatives to problems. The firm also interacts with lenders to overcome obstacles."
"They have a team with widespread experience and are always very responsive."
"The team is highly competent and perfect at handling complex issues."
"GKC Partners has business acumen and offers different alternatives to problems. The firm also interacts with lenders to overcome obstacles."
"They have a team with widespread experience and are always very responsive."
"The team is highly competent and perfect at handling complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Derin Altan is known for his expertise in IPOs, assisting international and domestic banking and corporate clients.
"Derin is strong in international deals."
Güniz Gökçe is well reputed in this market for her assistance with syndicated financing, acquisition finance and restructuring matters. She counts sizeable Turkish and international banks amongst her clients.
"Güniz is very responsive and prompt. She is very supportive for all the matters."
"She is a great negotiator and one of the best lawyers in the market."
Ateş Turnaoğlu moves up the rankings thanks to client feedback and involvement in the firm's key deals. He is well placed to assist clients with acquisition financing, syndicated lending and debt restructuring matters.
"Ateş is a very responsible, talented and kind professional."
"He always shows the road ahead of us with some creative ideas."
Ranked Lawyers at
GKC Partners
Turkey