Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu is able to ‘navigate complex financing structures with clarity and efficiency’, and is a popular choice among lenders and borrowers/sponsors to represent them in PPP-based infrastructure and energy projects. Burcu Baltacıoğlu is singled out for her ���diligent and thorough approach’, and along with Çağdaş Evrim Ergün is key to the project finance work. Lara Sezerler is skilled at handling capital markets transactions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team stands out due to its ability to navigate complex financing structures with clarity and efficiency.'
  • 'Their strength lies in delivering tailored and practical advice that aligns with our business needs, especially in cross-border transactions where both Turkish and international regulations must be considered.'
  • ‘The firm's practice stands out for its exceptional responsiveness, deep competence in banking, finance and capital markets practice, and unique experience, particularly in PPP projects.'
  • ‘The team is distinguished by its practical approach and ability to handle complex financing structures with ease.'

  • 'Çağdaş Evrim Ergün consistently delivers clear, concise advice, even in high-pressure situations, and is exceptional at breaking down complex legal matters into understandable terms. His commercial awareness ensures that legal risks are balanced with business objectives, making him an invaluable partner in key transactions.'

  • 'Burcu Baltacıoğlu brings a diligent and thorough approach, carefully considering every aspect of the matter before providing well-researched and timely responses.'

  • 'Irmak Yensel Nergiz's careful analysis and ability to deliver timely solutions that meet both legal and commercial needs is impressive. Her attention to detail and proactive approach make her an essential part of the team’s success in delivering smooth and efficient transactions.’

  • 'Lara Sezerler is a very experienced capital markets professional.'

Key clients

  • Dumlupınar Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
  • Güriş Holding A.Ş
  • Güriş İnşaat ve Mühendislik A.Ş.
  • Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O
  • Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası A.Ş.
  • Gaziantep Hastane Sağlık Hizmetleri İşletme Yatırım A.Ş.
  • Meridiam Eurasia SAS
  • Rönesans Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş.
  • GZT Healthcare Investment B.V. (a subsidiary of Rönesans Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş.)
  • Fernas İnşaat A.Ş.
  • QNB Finansbank A.Ş.
  • T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş.
  • J.P. Morgan SE
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
  • Bpifrance
  • ISS Global A/S
  • ISS Tesis Yönetim Hizmetleri A.Ş.
  • ISS İşletme Hizmetleri A.Ş.
  • ADN PPP Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş.
  • BRS Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş.
  • ELZ Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş.
  • YZG Sağlık Yatırım A.Ş.

Work highlights

  • Advised the Sponsors (Güriş Holding A.Ş. and Güriş İnşaat ve Mühendislik A.Ş.) and the Borrower (Dumlupınar Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş.) in the financing of the PPP model Kütahya City Hospital Project.
  • Represented Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş. and Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O. for the Phase II capacity increase investment of an energy storage facility.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Çağdaş Evrim Ergün, Burcu Baltacıoğlu, Lara Sezerler, Pelin Ecevit, Tuğba Aksoy Bozkurt

Other key lawyers

Irmak Yensel Nergiz, Öykü Su Karahan, Pınar Özceylan