Hakki Gedik
Gedik & Eraksoy
More informationClients of Gedik & Eraksoy’s banking, finance and capital markets group benefit from its ability to operate as a standalone practice, while also being able to link up with the Istanbul office of associate firm A&O Shearman. A popular choice for major financial institutions based in the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the team handles a comprehensive spread of acquisition financings, syndicated financings, securities offerings, structured financings and regulatory issues, among other matters. Department co-head Hakki Gedik is sought after for his extensive experience in advising lenders and contractors on infrastructure and energy projects. Fellow co-head Umut Gurgey is highly regarded for his diverse banking and finance expertise, and senior associate Dilsah Gurses and associate Burak Ozsoy are also recommended.
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Key clients
- Yapi Kredi
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Aygaz
Work highlights
- Acting for the lenders in relation to the acquisition financing of Turkey Wealth Fund’s $1.6bn purchase of LYY Telekomünikasyon’s 55% stake in Türk Telekom.
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Umut Gurgey
Umut is a Partner and practises all aspects of banking and finance and capital markets work.
Umut has five years of experience working for Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) and has extensive personal experience of advising many national and international financing institutions, including but not limited to banks, in connection with their day-to-day business operations, business planning, regulatory advice in all aspects.
Key expertise
Banking and Finance
Capital Markets
Financial Services Regulation
Islamic Finance
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Projects
Restructuring
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hakki Gedik, Umut Gurgey