The full-spectrum banking, finance and capital markets group at Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki is recognised for its strength in unsecured interbank loan facilities (syndicated and bilateral), where it draws on complementary expertise in foreign exchange rules, tax and dispute resolution. Among its other key attributes, the wider firm’s association with the Dentons international network is also a significant draw, particularly for multinational clients. Barlas Balcioğlu co-heads the group and maintains a broad banking and finance practice with a focus on project finance transactions, where he primarily acts for lenders. The department is additionally co-led by Günhan Yalçın and Burcu Boso, both of whom bring to bear over 20 years of experience in representing lenders and borrowers on an array of banking and finance matters. Counsel Ceyda Aydın and senior associate Ceren Akkur Bayram provide specialist support.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very hard-working and hands on. We highlight Burcu Boso, who is hard-working, hands-on, very reachable, and very knowledgeable.’

  • ‘The team performs very well and has a very strict organisation method, which is very efficient. Things arrive in a simple and organised manner, and we never have any doubts regarding what the team has done – everything is very clear-cut and detailed.’

  • ‘I recommend Günhan Yalçın. Günhan and his team deliver their responses in a timely manner, even if the tasks or requests from the client are given very urgently. Their analysis was well-prepared and met our needs.’

  • ‘The team ensures the closing of projects swiftly and smoothly with its deep expertise in its field.’

  • ‘Burcu Boso, thanks to her leadership qualities, directs her team in line with client needs, carries out negotiations with counterparties skillfully, and inspires confidence with her deep legal knowledge.’

  • ‘What differentiates this firm from others is its commitment to personalisation. Each case, no matter how big or small, is treated with unparalleled attention to detail and a tailored approach. Lawyers understand that every client, every situation, and every legal challenge is different.’

  • ‘Selahattin Kaya and Burcu Boso are the partners that I worked with and both stand out for their genuine passion for the law. This is evident not just in their exhaustive knowledge, but in how they approach each case with fervour and determination. They constantly strive for the best outcomes for their clients.’

  • ‘In comparison to other firms, this team is exceptionally client-centric. Lawyers understand that behind every case, there's a human story, and they never lose sight of that. Their ability to balance fierce advocacy in the courtroom with compassionate guidance for their clients sets them miles apart.’

Key clients

  • Marport Liman İşletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret
  • Landesbank Baden-Württenberg
  • Natwest Group, The Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden (FMO)
  • Sunrise Foods International
  • Tiryaki Agro Gıda ve Sanayi Ticaret
  • Tiryaki Holding
  • MUFG Bank
  • Bank of America Europe DAC
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Emirates NBD Capital
  • UniCredit
  • Yapı ve Kredi Bankası
  • Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank
  • Aareal Bank
  • Credit Europe Bank
  • Sberbank (Switzerland)
  • Kiva Capital Management
  • REYL & Cie
  • AK Bars Bank
  • ODDO BHF
  • Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
  • Zürcher Kantonalbank
  • Göltaş Enerji Elektrik Üretim
  • HSBC Bank Middle East
  • HSBC Bank
  • Investment Fund for Developing Countries
  • Bank of China Turkey
  • Marelli Holdings Co.
  • ING Bank
  • Hedef Araç Kiralama ve Servis
  • Akfen Holding
  • Akfen Yenilenebilir Enerji
  • Test Taşıt Muayene İstasyonları Yapım ve İşletim

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Barlas Balcıoğlu, Günhan Yalçın, Burcu Boso

Other key lawyers

Ceyda Aydın, Ceren Akkur Bayram, Cenk Yılgor, Selahattin Kaya