International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

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.

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.

The law firm's international strength is most apparent in transactional areas of law. The firm's corporate and finance practice is multi-jurisdictional in scope, with the team frequently advising on the Turkish law elements of large, multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team's real estate practitioners are also adept at advising multinationals, or the Turkish subsidiaries of global companies, on issues of Turkish law as well as cross-border mandates. International energy projects, particularly those involving Turkey as an investment destination, are also skilfully handled by the firm.

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.

At the international level, the law firm stands out for the strength of its capital markets practice, advising on IPOs for a diverse clientele and providing support on matters of Turkish and English law. GKC also boasts one of the strongest financing teams in the jurisdiction, skilfully handling acquisition and project finance, as well as restructuring mandates for international and domestic banks. The law firm's corporate practice is also largely international in scope; advisers routinely act on cross-border deals, often in conjunction with White & Case attorneys, particularly those involving the energy, manufacturing and technology sectors. Adding to its transactional capabilities, the law firm also provides cross-border support to clients facing contentious proceedings in both litigation and international arbitration.

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is an independent legal outfit boasting a comprehensive domestic offering and active cross-border practice. The law firm serves the multi-jurisdictional needs of its clientele primarily through the connections it maintains with overseas practices and large international law firms. The team is regularly sought out to advise on the domestic elements of projects involving a number of jurisdictions and also capably advises homegrown clients with interests outside Turkey.