Yeşim Bezen
Bezen & PartnersWith an excellent grasp of both Turkish and Common Law legal concepts, Bezen & Partners provides 'a very high quality service' to domestic and international lenders and borrowers on often very complex multi-jurisdictional new money and refinancing matters. Led by 'exceptionally skilled' English-law qualified partner Yeşim Bezen, the team has undoubtedly gained most acclaim over the years for its project finance prowess, including within the renewable energy sector. Here, the firm is often required to provide financing solutions utilising both commercial bank debt and development bank-sourced debt, an area that the 'highly responsive, commercially savvy, and incredibly thorough' Banu Bölükemini is particularly adept - in part due to her prior secondment at the EBRD. Murat Soylu is well-versed at handling financial services regulatory matters, knowledge with which he deploys to good effect on a standalone basis as well as in relation to his transactional capital markets.
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Testimonials
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- 'They provide a very high quality service and have an excellent grasp of English law.'
- 'They are very courteous to both their clients and the other party.'
- 'They have demonstrated a strong ability to navigate the complexities of financial transactions. The firm’s partners and associates are highly accessible and responsive, always prepared to provide support.'
- 'Yeşim Bezen is an exceptionally skilled lawyer with deep knowledge and extensive experience.'
- 'Banu Bölükemini has an excellent understanding of the complexities of our cases and demonstrates exceptional commercial insight. She is highly responsive, commercially savvy, and incredibly thorough.'
- 'Berkay Sezginci is highly responsive and a promising associate on the rise.'
Key clients
- Absa Bank
- Akfen Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş.
- Akfen Holding A.Ş.
- CIMC Aquila Limited
- Eren Enerji Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
- Eren Holding A.Ş.
- Medcem Madencilik ve Yapı Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Modern Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Mohamed Al Barwani, MB Holding LLC
- Pronet Güvenlik Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- PNC Bank, Association
- Rönesans Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Rönesans Holding
- QNB Finansbank A.Ş.
- Yıldırım Holding A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advised Aşiyan Enerji Üretim İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Rönesans Enerji Üretim ve İnşaat A.Ş. and its parent company, Rönesans Holding A.Ş., in the successful review, negotiation, and implementation of a significant Euler Hermes covered facilities agreement.
- Advised a Turkish paper manufacturer, in relation to the Hermes and Sinosure covered €350m facility agreements from ING and DZ Bank for the supply of goods and services from the People's Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Germany within the scope of the construction of the paper mill project in Turkey.
- Advised a Turkish real estate investment trust, and its parent company, one of the largest Turkish conglomerates, in respect of various financings executed by various affiliates for hotel investments in Turkey, Northern Cyprus and the CIS.
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Yeşim Bezen