Ranking tables

International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

Turkey

The International & Cross-Border Capabilities rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Turkey.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

Band 2

  1. CE Partners
    CE Partners 6 Years Ranked
  2. Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)
  3. GKC Partners
  4. Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
3

Band 3

  1. Akol Law
  2. Çakmak Avukatlık Ortaklığı
  3. Gedik & Eraksoy Avukatlık Ortaklığı

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
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    Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    From a transactional perspective, the law firm is considered to have one of the strongest M&A teams in Turkey. It advises both homegrown clients and international players on a spectrum of inbound and outbound deals, often playing a coordinating role on projects. Alongside its corporate strength, the team boasts strong financing capabilities, as well as sector-specific knowledge in areas such as real estate and TMT. The law firm's dispute resolution group is also proficient in handling cross-border proceedings, acting for a diverse client base in both cross-border litigation and international arbitration.
  2. Paksoy
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    Paksoy
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Paksoy enjoys a reputation as one of Turkey's elite law firms, providing cross-border support to clients in a multitude of transactional areas. The law firm provides its clientele with close connections to leading law practices worldwide and can provide market-leading expertise to overseas entities entering the Turkish market. 

    Paksoy excels in key transactional areas in Turkey, offering market-leading capabilities in M&A, banking and capital markets. The team efficiently works alongside other practices on cross-border mandates, acting for both multinationals and domestic corporations. Equally, the firm enjoys an excellent reputation for its project finance and energy work, which sees its members advise on a range of multi-jurisdictional mandates. From a contentious perspective, the law firm also operates on an international level, demonstrating particular strength in cross-border litigation. 

  3. Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. CE Partners
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    CE Partners
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    CIFTCI Attorney Partnership is held in high regard for its cross-border practice, which centres primarily on banking and M&A mandates. The law firm's international strength is enhanced by its affiliation with London-headquartered Clifford Chance, which affords clients access to that firm's excellent international resources and global network. The team both operates in a local counsel capacity, providing Turkish law advice on the international stage, and plays a coordinating role on multi-jurisdictional projects. 

    Banking and finance remains a standout area of success for the firm. Bolstered by its connections to Clifford Chance's pre-eminent financing practice, the team is routinely involved in highly significant matters involving Turkey, particularly those involving energy and infrastructure projects. CIFTCI Attorney Partnership's M&A practice is also largely international in scope; members of the team frequently advise on inbound investment into Turkey and boast a strong track record of acting for prominent multinational clients. 

  2. Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 2
  3. GKC Partners
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Akol Law
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 3
  2. Çakmak Avukatlık Ortaklığı
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Gedik & Eraksoy Avukatlık Ortaklığı
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel
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    Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak is a respected law firm that benefits from its partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel to provide clients robust expertise in cross-border mandates. The law firm is regularly sought out by both Turkish clients and international entities for its experience in transactional matters, with clients benefiting from its in-house expertise combined with Gide Loyrette Nouel's network of international offices.

    The firm is best known for its work in the transactional arena. The team brings strong skills to an array of deal work, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and restructurings. The team is highly experienced across a number of sectors, and counts impressive companies in the insurance and technology sector as key clients.

  2. Gün + Partners
    International & Cross-Border Capabilities
    2025 | Band 4