Ranking tables
International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global
Turkey
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein 6 Years Ranked
- Paksoy 6 Years Ranked
- Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law
Band 2
- CE Partners 6 Years Ranked
- Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)
- GKC Partners
- Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
Band 3
- Akol Law
- Çakmak Avukatlık Ortaklığı
- Gedik & Eraksoy Avukatlık Ortaklığı
Band 4
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss VereinInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedFrom 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.1 PaksoyInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedPaksoy 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.
- Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at LawInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 CE PartnersInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedCIFTCI 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.
- Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)International & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 2
- Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney PartnershipInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 2
Band 3
- Gedik & Eraksoy Avukatlık OrtaklığıInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette NouelInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedÖzdirekcan 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.