Mr Kayra Üçer > Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is highly regarded for its role in Turkey’s landmark telecom transactions, including prominent bond offerings and major M&A deals. Beyond transactional expertise, the team excels in data privacy, handling compliance, registrations, and disputes. Kayra Üçer combines proficiency in M&A transactions with expertise in data privacy. Ufuk Yalçın offers extensive experience in cross-border data transfers and breach management, while Deniz Tuncel oversees a diverse portfolio spanning data privacy, e-commerce, and TMT law.

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership’s versatile competition team is known for its expertise in the emerging field of antitrust damages claims. The team is also recognised for its merger control support and assistance throughout the M&A process. A talented competition lawyer, Kayra Üçer is frequently tasked with M&A transactions and TCA investigations. Hazar Başar is adept with the full extent of procedures initiated by the TCA. Neşe Nur Yazgan is pivotal in developing defensive strategies for antitrust investigations.

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership‘s highly regarded white-collar and investigations team skillfully handles a broad range of sensitive issues, including bribery, insider trading, and tax fraud. The team’s compliance expertise is strengthened by a robust dispute resolution practice. Kayra Üçer frequently operates at the intersection of commercial and compliance law. Ufuk Yalçın and  Tolga Danışman are key figures in white-collar investigations and labour disputes. Deniz Tuncel specialises in whistleblowing and anti-corruption cases, while İsmet Bozoğlu is renowned for his litigation expertise.

The ‘very versatile’ team at Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership provides ‘innovative solutions’ to clients (including via a retainer service) from a varied array of sectors on M&A transactions and ongoing operational concerns. The very well-connected and experienced Ümit Hergüner heads up the overarching transactional team which houses the corporate offering and as well as regularly advising on energy M&A, is also noted for his prowess at advising on corporate governance matters. Managing partner Kayra Üçer has a focus on cross-border mandates and excels at advising foreign clients entering or exiting the Turkish market. Other key individuals include M. Mert Oğuzülgen , who is adept at handling conventional M&A and private equity/VC-led matters, including within highly regulated sectors; Deniz Tuncel, who is particularly skilled at advising on energy-related M&A; and the ‘very hardworking and responsive’ Zeynep Tor who has developed a particular niche advising on real estate and hospitality-related M&A.