Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak > Istanbul, Turkey > Firm Profile
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Turkey > Insurance Tier 1
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak demonstrates expertise in handling large and complex M&A transactions as well as restructuring mandates within the insurance sector. The firm regularly advises local and international insurance companies on various aspects of their coverage in Turkey. The team, which is led by Arpat Şenocak, also has experience in handling reinsurance disputes. Mehmet Kösoğlu and Nil Duman are prominent members of the team, with their combined experience including regulatory and compliance advice, drafting and negotiating reinsurance and retrocession agreements, and reviewing contracts.Practice head(s):
Arpat Şenocak
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Arpat Şenocak has broad knowledge of both the local and foreign insurance markets. He is a commercially focused lawyer who always delivers top-quality advice. He is very well prepared and insightful.’
‘Arpat Şenocak is one of the best insurance lawyers in Turkey. He has a deep knowledge of the insurance sector, which is combined with a global understanding of the economic and political environment. He is also very reliable.’
‘The team is very experienced in the field of insurance and provides good-quality services.’
‘The team consists of lawyers who conduct detailed research and respond to their clients’ requests.’
‘The team has strong experience in insurance law-related matters.’
‘Arpat Şenocak is a good lawyer with excellent knowledge.’
‘Arpat Şenocak is a very diligent and collaborative partner. He gently facilitates the negotiations and helps the parties to reach amicable terms in the agreement whilst preserving his clients’ interests.’
‘The team are very qualified and experienced and they are really good in terms of legal affairs involving more than one legal system.’
Key clients
AXA Mediterranean Holding SAU
Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.Ş.
AXA Holding A.Ş.
Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
AXA Sigorta A.S.
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Bereket Takaful
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif S.A.
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.
Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.
Euler Hermes (Italy)
Groupama Sigorta A.S.
Groupama Hayat A.S.
Groupama Holding Filiales et Participations
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Limited
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.
Reinsurance Group of America
TEB Arval
Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.
Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.
Türkiye Sigorta A.S.
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Work highlights
- Advised AXA Mediterranean Holding S.A.U on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.Ş., controlling Turkish insurance subsidiaries Groupama Sigorta A.Ş. and Groupama Hayat A.Ş.
- Advising BNP Paribas Cardif on the restructuring of its distribution relationship with TEB Finansman and Türk Ekonomi Bankasi regarding CPI and GAP products.
Turkey > Foreign firms Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. (in association with Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak) utilises its strong network of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and Europe to advise on insurance, dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance, and corporate and M&A mandates. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak have international bar qualifications in France and Switzerland respectively. Other key members of the team include Ali Osman Ak, who has in-depth knowledge of employment law, and Esra Dündar Loiseau, who heads the IP practice.Practice head(s):
Bülent Ozdirekcan; Arpat Şenocak; Ali Osman Ak; Esra Dündar Loiseau
Testimonials
‘The team stands out for its multinational presence. The French and Swiss relations of the team are strong and unique in Turkish market.’
‘Bülent Özdirekcan, having presence in the Turkish market, is a prominent member of Turkish law community. Ali Osman Ak is diligent and provides commercially accurate solutions for all disputes.’
‘ODS stands out for its unwavering commitment to putting clients first. They prioritize understanding clients’ unique needs and tailoring legal strategies accordingly. They also stand out for its multi-disciplinary team.’
‘The team at ODS boasts a broad range of legal expertise, including M&A and corporate law, intellectual property, energy, employment law, banking and insurance law among others.’
‘Arpat Senocak stands out for his exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.’
‘The team stands out for its pragmatic approach and creative mindset.’
Key clients
Agence Française de Développement
Ak Gıda
Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş.
ALD Automotive Turkey
ALD International
Air Liquide
Alchem Europe
Allflex
Algontech
Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
Altilis
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
AXA Sigorta
Believe Digital
Bel Karper Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.
Bereket Tekaful
BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S
BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.
BNP Paribas SA
Bo-Er
BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.
BTA Havalimanları
Carel Industries
Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
Cepas Galvaniz Demir Celik Madencilik Insaat Nakliye Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S
Christian Dior
Clarins
Club Méditerranée SA
Colina
Crédit Agricole Ukraine
Deka
Eker Süt Ürünleri Gıda San. Tic. A.S.
Electronics for Imaging
Enova
Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.
Euler Hermes (Italy)
Euralis
Ficosa
Flovel
Gaptek
GCL Factoring France
Global Enerji
Gestamp North Europe Services S.L.
Groupama Sigorta A.S.
Groupama Emeklilik A.S.
Groupama Assurances Mutuelles
Group Atlantic
Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Limited
H & M
Hypernet
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc
Joom
JUUL LABS INC.
Koop Hub
Hakuhodo DY Holding
Lactalis Group
LANCOME PARFUMS BEAUTE & CIE
Levi Strauss Co
Lombard Odier
Loyens & Loeff
LVMH
Maisto E Associeti
MDS AP Tech Yazılım Ürünleri ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
Midis Group
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Novacel
OYAK Renault
Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.
Renault
PJSC Rosbank
Reinsurance Group of America
Saint Gobain
Schindler
SG Hambros
Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
Société Générale Milano
Sojern INC.
Şen-Er Boya Kimya
Sodrugestvo
Schindler
Steelcase SAS
SUPERDRY- DKH RETAIL LIMITED
Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Company Limited
TEB Portföy
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.
Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.
Türkiye Sigorta A.S.
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Union Bancaire Privée
Vilmorin
Volvo Group Otomotiv Tic. Ltd. Şti
Volvo Trucks AB
Zeplin
Work highlights
- Advising AXA Sigorta on the structuring of its distribution relationship with Denizbank in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Turkey > Intellectual property Tier 2
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak advises local and international companies on all areas of intellectual property law. In addition to advising on patents and trade marks, the team regularly handles prosecution and anti-counterfeiting matters. Esra Dündar Loiseau heads the IP department at the firm, while Arzu Bekem leads the prosecution team. Their experience includes the seizure of counterfeit goods, copyright, and IP litigation. The team frequently acts for well-known brands and luxury goods companies such as L’Oréal, Renault, and Levi Strauss & Co.Practice head(s):
Esra Dündar Loiseau; Arzu Bekem
Testimonials
‘The team has strong communication skills. They are also quite capable of creating various solutions for different types of matters.’
‘Arzu Bekem has an ability to understand the needs of the other party, and she has strong negotiation skills.’
‘Esra Dündar Loiseau is a connoisseur in the IP field. She is professional and easy to communicate with.’
‘They are very efficient and prompt with their advice.’
‘The lawyers stand out for their accessibility and in-depth knowledge of the law.’
Key clients
FENDI S.R.L.
L’OREAL S.A.
RIMOWA GMBH
LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
LVMH
ROBLOX CORPORATION
SOCIETE DE RECHERCHE COSMETIQUE S.A.R.L
Chanel
Christian Dior
SOCIETE D’ARTICLES HYGIENIQUES
Lancome Parfums Beaute & Cie
Juul Labs Inc.
Superdry—DKH Retail Limited
Volvo
Laboratoire Nuxe
Renault
Ak Gida (Turkish subsidiary of Lactalis)
Work highlights
- Acting for Fendi before the customs authority in order to prevent the circulation of counterfeit products bearing Fendi and FF trade marks.
- Representing L’Oréal S.A. before the customs authority in order to prevent the circulation of counterfeit products bearing the client’s various trade marks.
- Assisting RIMOWA with a new application that was met with opposition filed by a third party.
Turkey > Tax Tier 2
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.-associated firm Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak assists multinational financial institutions and corporates across the tourism, manufacturing, and energy sectors, in various tax matters ranging from disputes, VAT, income tax, as well as the tax aspects of joint ventures, M&A and restructurings. The group is headed by seasoned tax litigator Bülent Özdirekcan and associate Mustafa Karadaş. Tuygun Can Elbek left the firm.Practice head(s):
Bulent Ozdirekcan; Mustafa Karadaş
Key clients
Société Générale Milano
Club Med
Saint-Gobain
Izocam
Believe SA
BNP Paribas
Axa Mediterranean Holding
Halliburton
Veolia
Ersa Construction
Cuatrecasas Law Firm
LCA Studio Legal
Work highlights
- Advised Société Générale Milano on tax regimes applicable to a cross-border financial lease delivered to SunExpress, a joint venture formed between Turkish Airlines Inc and Lufthansa.
- Advising Club Med SA on a right of easement which has been granted for a 49 year period of time by the Turkish authorities to the benefit of the fully owned Turkish subsidiary of Club Med SA.
- Advised Saint-Gobain within the scope of the formation of a joint-venture with the Turkish Dalsan Group, a manufacturer in Turkey and exporter of construction solutions.
Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak’s association with international firm Gide Loyrette Nouel is reflected in a client roster that is primarily composed of international — particularly France-based — clients, including IFC, BNP Paribas and Société Générale. That being said, the group also has experience in representing domestic financial institutions and corporate borrowers. Department co-head Arpat Senocak specialises in corporate and finance transactions, with an emphasis on project finance, corporate loans and capital markets work. Bülent Özdirekcan co-heads the practice and contributes significant expertise in tax and restructuring matters. Associate Mehmet Kösoğlu provides support.Practice head(s):
Arpat Şenocak; Bülent Özdirekcan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
International Finance Corporation
Union Bancaire Privée
BNP Paribas
Société Générale
Proparco
AXA Sigorta
Altilis
Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
AFD
ALD International
SG Hambros
PJSC Rosbank
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
T. İş Bankası
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta
Türkiye Sigorta
The Export-Import Bank of China
Euler Hermes
Ak Gida
Work highlights
- Advised International Finance Corporation on a $200m term loan facility extended to Marport Liman İşletmeleri San ve Tic.
- Advised Société Générale Milano on a ten-year Italian lease, combined with a ten-year AFIC-supported loan and a five-year junior loan, for the financing of a Boeing B777-freighter aircraft to be delivered to Turkish Airlines.
- Advised BNP Paribas on the transfer of all shares of TEB Finansman from BNP Paribas Personal Finance and TEB Holding to Türk Ekonomi Bankasi.
Turkey > Competition Tier 3
The competition law practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel-associated firm Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak brings expertise to advising financial institutions, insurers and domestic and multinational corporates across the automotive, luxury products, banking, tech, media and entertainment sectors. The group’s full offering covers the development of compliance programs, merger control approvals, general counselling and investigations. The team is headed by merger control Arpat Şenocak, with key support provided by senior associate İklim Gülsün Aytekin, who utilises experience representing clients before the Competition Authority.Practice head(s):
Arpat Şenocak
Other key lawyers:
İklim Gülsün Aytekin; Ecem Nur Aksoy; Mustafa Karadaş
Key clients
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
BPCE Group
Vauban Infrastructure Partners
AXA Mediterranean Holding S.A.U.
Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (TEB)
BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.Ş.
Zeplin Yazilim Sistemleri ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş.
Volvo Group Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Şirketi
LVMH Group
Renault Trucks
Alexander McQueen
Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
AXA Sigorta A.Ş.
AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
TEB Finansman A.Ş.
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
TEB Portföy Yatırım A.Ş.
Groupama Filiales et Participations
Believe International
Thermofisher
Gestamp
ÇEPAŞ Galvaniz Demir Çelik Madencilik A.Ş.
Steelcase SAS
Work highlights
- Advised AXA Med and its Turkish affiliates in the context of the merger control filing relating to its acquisition of the shares representing 100% of the issued share capital of Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.Ş.
- Advised TEB in relation to the merger control assessment and notification before the TCA relating to the acquisition of all shares of TEB Finansman Anonim Şirketi by TEB from BNP Paribas Personal Finance S.A. and TEB Holding Anonim Şirketi.
- Advised and represented Zeplin during the oral hearing held before the Turkish Competition Board with respect to the milestone investigation concerning the labour market.
Turkey > Employment Tier 3
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak‘s practitioners are praised for being ‘exceptionally good at finding the most appropriate, business-friendly solutions to legal issues’ which clients are faced with. At the helm is Ali Osman Ak, who has significant expertise in employment law matters and has a strong record in assisting clients with human resources management and related issues. On the contentious side, the group often assists clients with drafting petitions after litigation procedures.Practice head(s):
Ali Osman Ak
Testimonials
‘It is good to know that you can directly call them at any time either to explain something or ask something.’
‘Exceptionally good at finding the most appropriate business-friendly solutions to legal issues which we are faced with.’
Key clients
Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Groupe Lactalis)
Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş. (Club Med)
Volvo Group Otomotiv Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (Volvo Trucks)
Axa Sigorta A.Ş.
Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
Match Group
Zeplin Yazılım Sistemleri ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş.
Airties
Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Groupe Lactalis)
Work highlights
- Represented Ak Gıda in all aspects of the law.
- Assisted Akdeniz (Club Med) with all aspects of labour law.
- Advised Ca Tech on mediation processes initiated for receivables arising from the employment relationship and re-employment requests.
Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
The team at Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak, which is an affiliate of Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., employs the expertise of its team to assist insurers, financial institutions, domestic and multinational corporates in oil and gas, energy, logistics, cosmetics and construction, with day-to-day matters and complex, cross-border transactions. The team is led by Arpat Şenocak, who brings strength to work in regulated sectors, and Bülent Özdirekcan, who specialises in restructurings and M&A.Practice head(s):
Arpat Şenocak; Bülent Özdirekcan
Other key lawyers:
Iklim Gülsün Aytekin; Nil Duman; Mustafa Karadaş
Testimonials
‘The team has been great and willing to help and clarify any doubt and concern.’
‘The team is very professional and well-managed. They are always ready to answer our questions, they are very kind and help us to manage group requests.’
Key clients
Serafin Group
Kiabi
AXA Mediterranean Holding
Türkiye Wealth Fund
Alchem Europe
Bel Karper
Carel Industries SpA
Citelum
Dalkia
Enova
Ficosa
Flovel
Group Atlantic
Halliburton
Hypernet
Krom Maden
SNOP
Steel Case
Vilmorin Mikado
Yves Rocher
Zeplin Inc
Work highlights
- Advising AXA Mediterranean Holding—an affiliate of the multinational insurance AXA group—on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.S..
- Advising Serafin Gruppe on the acquisition, by one of its portfolio companies—Night Train Media GmbH & Co. KG—of all shares in Eccho Rights AB from its current owner, Chinese CJ ENM Co. LTD.
- Advising Gunvor—a group involved in the trading of petroleum and gas—with the migration of its gravity-based structure (GBS) activities currently based in Estonia to Turkey.
Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak > Firm Profile
Present in Istanbul for 20 years, Gide is one of the rare international law firms in Turkey to be in a position to offer a global service in business and finance law, combined with perfect knowledge of the local market.
Gide Turkey regularly assists foreign investors (multinationals, public entities, banks, financial institutions, etc.) on their projects in Turkey, particularly in M&A, the setting up of joint ventures, restructurings, privatisations, project financings, and capital markets. Over these past few years, Gide has worked on some of the largest investment projects in Turkey. Gide has also acquired high-level experience in intellectual property, in particular in combating the proliferation of counterfeit goods.
When the specific characteristics of a case so require, for instance to handle cross-border operations and offer multi-jurisdictional services, Gide Turkey works alongside the firm’s other international offices, in particular those located in Central and Eastern Europe and North Africa. For financial matters, Gide Turkey works in close partnership with the London, New York and Paris offices to offer its clients the services of an integrated and international team.
Regarding aspects of Turkish law, Gide Turkey acts alongside its local correspondent firm Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak. Gide in Turkey can thus rely on a team of lawyers recruited from among the best local experts, and who can handle all fields of Turkish business law (corporate, banking and finance, insurance, intellectual property, real estate and environment, competition and distribution, tax, customs, employment law and more). This team boasts perfect knowledge of the business environment, thereby facilitating relationships with the market’s various players and Turkish administrative bodies.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Mergers and acquisitions/corporate | Arpat Senocak | ||
Mergers and acquisitions/corporate | Bülent Özdirekcan | ||
Banking and finance | Arpat Senocak | ||
Real estate, construction | Ali Osman Ak | ||
Real estate, construction | Bülent Özdirekcan | ||
Projects (finance and infrastructure) | Arpat Senocak | ||
Projects (finance and infrastructure) | Bülent Özdirekcan | ||
Competition and distribution, international trade | Arpat Senocak | ||
Competition and distribution, international trade | Bülent Özdirekcan | ||
Tax, exchange control and customs | Bülent Özdirekcan | ||
Intellectual property | Esra Dündar Loiseau | ||
Insurance | Arpat Senocak | ||
Employment and welfare | Ali Osman Ak | ||
Dispute resolution | Ali Osman Ak | ||
Dispute resolution | Esra Dündar Loiseau |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Ali Osman Ak | Ali Osman Ak is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan… | View Profile | |
Ms İklim Gülsün Aytekin | Associate Iklim Gülsün Kelekçi specialises in the fields of competition law, corporate… | View Profile | |
Ms Arzu Bekem | Arzu Bekem is a member of Intellectual and Industrial Property department of… | View Profile | |
Ms Esra Dündar Loiseau | Esra Dündar Loiseau specialises in intellectual property law (IP-trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights… | View Profile | |
Mr Mustafa Karadaş | Associate Mustafa Karadas specialises in the fields of mergers & acquisitions and… | View Profile | |
Mr Mehmet Kosoglu | Mehmet Kosoglu is an associate of Gide and of its correspondent firm… | View Profile | |
Mr Bülent Özdirekcan | Bülent Özdirekcan is a partner of Gide’s correspondent firm in Turkey, Özdirekcan… | View Profile | |
Mr Arpat Şenocak | Arpat Senocak is a partner of Gide and of its correspondent firm… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 550 at this office : 24Languages
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Contacts : In association with Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Avukatlik Ortakligi, acting as correspondent firm of Gide in Turkey: Bülent Özdirekcan, Esra Dündar Loiseau, Arpat Senocak, Ali Osman Ak Other offices : Algiers Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : London Other offices : New York Other offices : Paris Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Tunis Other offices : Warsaw- Insurance
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