Selvi Ertekin Attorney Partnership

Ertekin Attorney Partnership ("Ertekin") was established in June 2016 by Mr. Barış Ertekin, a former partner at one of the leading Turkish law firms based in Istanbul.

The attorneys at Ertekin possess extensive expertise in representing clients across various legal domains, including project finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and private equity matters. They boast a profound understanding of the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a track record of involvement in numerous mergers and acquisitions over recent years. The team's familiarity with diverse acquisition and acquisition financing models under Turkish law is notable. Recognized as one of Turkey's premier groups of energy and infrastructure lawyers, Ertekin's team members bring years of experience from other prominent law firms in the country.

Ertekin Attorney Partnership specializes in providing meticulously tailored legal solutions to both local and international businesses, encompassing all facets of commercial law. The team comprises seasoned finance and corporate lawyers who have previously held prominent roles in renowned law firms in Turkey. Their professional endeavours primarily revolve around Project Finance, Banking and Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, and Financial Restructuring.

The project finance division at Ertekin Attorney Partnership possesses substantial knowledge and proficiency in various energy project finance transactions, including wind energy, biogas, solar power, and geothermal energy projects. Since its inception in 2016, the team has been actively engaged in over 120 deals amounting to a total of USD 4 billion, collaborating with both local and international lenders and borrowers.

Over the past 15 years, there has been a notable increase in the Turkish government's involvement in the construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Consequently, government banks have assumed a more significant role in financing such projects. Members of Ertekin's team have played pivotal roles in several key deals at previous firms, many of which have received prestigious accolades. This collective experience bolsters the firm's credibility and fosters trust among the banks and companies it engages with.

Ertekin Attorney Partnership is home to five lawyers specializing in banking and finance law, including two managing partners and the remaining team members serving as senior associates and associates. What sets the firm apart is its commitment to ensuring that each deal is overseen by at least one partner and one senior lawyer, offering clients personalized attention and expertise at the partner level. Despite its relatively modest size, the firm's approach ensures that every client receives a bespoke solution tailored to their specific needs.