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YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS Offices
SÜZER PLAZA
ASKEROCAGI CADDESI NO 6 KAT 15 D 1501
34367 ELMADAG/SISLI, ISTANBUL
Turkey
YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS advises both lenders and borrowers on banking and finance transactions, with the ability to lean on its international network for support in cross-border transactions. The department also houses an active capital markets practice, which recently represented AFD on Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası’s first sustainable bond – capital markets head Hülya Kemahlı led the offering, aided by counsel Arcan Kemahlı and associate Zeynep Berin Manavgat. The group further includes firm co-founders Döne Yalcin, who handles the full gamut of financing transactions, and Alican Babalıoğlu, who focuses on private equity and capital markets, as well as Alaz Eker Ündar, who routinely represents lenders.Practice head(s):
Döne Yalçın; Alican Babalıoğlu; Hülya Kemahlı; Alaz Eker Ündar
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Collaboration and solidarity are the best part of their great offering.’
‘We particularly highlight Hülya Kemahlı – she is the best. We trust her word under all circumstances.’
Key clients
Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi Anonim Şirketi
EBRD
HSBC
Hitit Bilgisayar Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi
Work highlights
- Advised AFD on the private placement of the sustainable bond issued by Türkiye Kalkınma Yatırım Bankası.
- Advised Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi Anonim Şirketi on the amendment of its articles of association in line with requirements for public companies and on the preparation of the offering circular for its first IPO.
- Advised EBRD on an additional tranche extended to Tersan in relation to financing a berth extension and roof-type solar energy system.
Turkey > Employment Tier 4
Forming part of CMS’s large international network, YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS offers clients a full service, including in disputes both in and outside of the courts. Non-contentious employment law matters also feature in the group's workload. Managing partner Döne Yalcin and Alican Babalıoğlu jointly lead the team, with Yalcin being a key name for the firm's regulatory mandates.Practice head(s):
Döne Yalçın; Alican Babalıoğlu
Turkey > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS leverages the experience of its to team to assist a roster of domestic and multinational businesses spanning the entertainment, chemicals, real estate, mining, manufacturing, food and beverages sectors, on transactional and corporate matters. The group is headed by M&A specialists Döne Yalcin and Alican Babalıoğlu; Hülya Kemahlı, who brings expertise to regulatory matters; and senior partner Alaz Eker Ündar.Practice head(s):
Döne Yalçın; Alican Babalıoğlu; Hülya Kemahlı; Alaz Eker Ündar
Other key lawyers:
Aysegul Önol; Jerfi Doğan; Yaşar Kaan Karagöl; Taner Elmas
Key clients
Ak-taş Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
Warner Music Turkey
Avaya İletişim Sistemleri Ticaret A.Ş.
Yıldırım Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Ak-taş, on the sale of their mineral oil business to Azelis, a European Group in the speciality chemicals sector, after the 100% sale of Ekin Kimya to Azelis was completed in 2020 by YBK.
- Advised on the acquisition of Terra Mineralna Gnojiva, which has a 54.52% share in Petrokemija by companies of Yıldırım Group – Yıldırım Holding A.Ş..
YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate and M&A | |||
Banking and finance, restructuring | |||
Antitrust and merger control | |||
Tax | |||
Capital markets | |||
Dispute resolution | |||
IP | |||
Employment and pensions | |||
Real estate and construction | |||
Energy and renewables | |||
Commercial | |||
Compliance | |||
Infrastructure | |||
Public procurement |
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