Well-informed across both local and international banking and finance regulations, and also benefitting from ‘market insights and cross-border experience’, KST Law / Kinstellar Istanbul is well-versed in advising lenders and borrowers on the financing associated with major international projects involving a Turkish nexus. Appreciated for his ’attention to detail’, English-law qualified Emre Edmund Özer provides ‘responsive and pragmatic advice to foreign banks and corporates, including on export finance matters and acquisition finance. Mert Elçin co-heads the team alongside Ozer and is also active in financial services regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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'The team is responsive and commercial.’
‘They follow the local and global regulations in the banking and finance world and propose alternative solutions. They also bring new ideas by interpreting technological developments according to local legal regulations.’
'The strength of KST Law in banking and finance comes from its knowhow and client focus in our relations with banks. As part of an international firm, we appreciate their market insights and cross border experience which is critical for our international finance projects.'
‘Emre Ozer is responsive and provides pragmatic advice.’
'Emre Ozer's English law expertise and attention to detail is appreciated and vital for our transactions, clients can trust that every aspect of their finance contracts are meticulously negotiated and optimized.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Erciyas Çelik Boru Sanayi
- Commerzbank
- Bank of America
- Partners for Growth VI, LP and Opontia Pte. Ltd.
- Quick Finansman
- Nova Ljubljanska Banka, d.d. (NLB)
- Torunlar Group
- Maher Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Nova Ljubljanska Banka, d.d. Ljubljana, on the acquisition of SLS Holdco (SummitLeasing Slovenia).
- Advised Partners for Growth VI, LP (PFG) on the proposed refinancing structure for their existing loans, as well as assisting them with the drafting and negotiation of new financing documents.
- Advised Commerzbank on an export financing provided to Esyel Global Energy for the delivery and installation of wind turbines by Vestas and Atakalares Electrics and for the delivery and installation of wind turbines by Nordex under guarantee by Garanti Bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emre Edmund Özer, Mert Elçin