A popular choice for both lenders and borrowers, Bezen & Partners has been particularly active in the energy, infrastructure, and real estate and construction spheres of late. The group is additionally noted for its significant international dimension, despite being a local firm, due in no small part to the cross-border expertise of UK-qualified firm founder Yeşim Bezen, who specialises in banking, project finance and structured finance. Other key contacts include Banu Bölükemini, who enjoys close links with client EBRD, where she previously spent five months on secondment; and Murat Soylu, whose practice spans corporate, capital markets and finance. Berkay Sezginci is a capable associate.
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Key clients
- Absa Bank Tanzania
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Akfen Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı
- Akfen Holding
- European Bank of Restructuring and Development
- Eren Holding
- Kredit für Wiederaufbau IPEX
- Medcem Madencilik Yapı Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret
- Modern Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret
- Mohamed Al Barwani
- PNC Bank
- Pronet Güvenlik Hizmetleri
- RHG Enertürk Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret
- Rönesans Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret
- Rönesans Holding
- RTGS Global
- Yıldırım Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Modern Karton on a Hermes and Sinosure covered €350m facility agreement from ING and DZ Bank for the supply of goods and services from China and Germany, within the scope of the construction of a paper mill project in the Republic of Turkey.
- Advised Akfen Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı, a REIT, and its parent company on various financings executed by affiliates for hotel investments in Turkey, Northern Cyprus and the CIS.
- Advised Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on a $50m loan facility to AKLease for funding financial leases for renewable energy and energy efficiency-related assets.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yeşim Bezen, Banu Bölükemini, Murat Soylu