Banking, finance and capital markets

ASC Law Office

Client Satisfaction

Combining ‘a deep understanding of the regulatory framework with an ability to navigate complex financial structures’, ASC Law Office has a ’strong track record in structuring large-scale financing agreements’, particularly within the energy sector and on infrastructure investments. Drawing upon a deep understanding of international standards, Levent Yetkil is key to much of this work, where he excels at advising on major cross-border transactions often involving both commercial and development bank funding. Yetkil is also noted for his ‘strategic insight and extensive knowledge of Turkish insolvency regulations’, ensuring that he is a very safe pair of hands navigating multi-party negotiations and high-stakes financial restructurings. The ’practical and client-friendly’ Okan Beygo heads the team and is able to provide excellent insight to stakeholders across transactional and regulatory work by dint of his experience in both private practice and in-house. ‘Valued for her meticulous attention to detail and hands-on approach’, Fulya Sert Topçu is also a key member of the team as is Ela Sarı, who is particularly skilled at handling derivatives transactions.

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Testimonials

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'Their strong business acumen allows them to thoroughly understand clients' commercial objectives, providing tailored, business-focused solutions aligned with strategic goals.'
'The firm's major strength and capability that shines through is the client-centric approach and ability to provide innovative solutions.'
'ASC Law has a strong track record in structuring large-scale financing agreements.'
'ASC Law combines a deep understanding of the regulatory frameworks with an ability to navigate complex financial structures, ensuring they provide a practical and solutions-oriented advice. They excel at handling complex financial instruments and ensuring that agreements are tailored to meet clients' specific needs.
'Okan Beygo is practical and client friendly.'
'Levent Yetkil's knowledge of Turkish and English law gives us confidence in our understanding of international agreements. He takes into account international standards in all contracts.'
'Levent Yetkil is highly respected for his strategic insight and extensive knowledge of Turkish insolvency regulations, making him instrumental in navigating multi-party negotiations and high-stakes financial restructurings.'
'Levent Yetkil and Özge Çevik have shown exceptional expertise in banking and finance matters. Their experience in handling complex financial transactions, regulatory compliance, and capital markets work has been indispensable.'

Key clients

T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş.
Yapı ve Kredi Bankası A.Ş.
Türkiye Garanti Bankası A.Ş.
Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş.
Osmanlı Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.
D Yatırım Bankası A.Ş.
Turgut Aydın Holding A.Ş.
İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş.
İGA Holding A.Ş.
Boyabat Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Aslancık Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
Doğuş Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
AG Anadolu Grubu Holding A.Ş.
Kalyon Güneş Teknolojileri Üretim A.Ş.
Sur Tatil Evleri Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş.
ASCE Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş.
Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.
Odine Solutions Teknoloji Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.

Work highlights

Advised T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. on a significant syndicated term loan facility worth approximately $742m and €884m. This facility is a record sustainability-linked syndicated financing by a Turkish bank, with 2024 performance criteria focusing on sustainable agriculture, supporting Ziraat Bank's mission to finance foreign trade and sustainable agriculture.
Recently assisted the IPO process of Altınay Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş., a Turkish company engaged in national defence systems for unmanned aerial, land, sea, and air vehicle projects.
Advised the IPO process of ASCE Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş., affiliated with Sanko Group, a Turkish conglomerate engaged in energy, real estate, and textile sectors.