Begüm Durukan Özaydin
Hall of fameDURUKAN+PARTNERSThe team at DURUKAN+PARTNERS advises creditors and debtors on domestic and cross-border financing transactions, where it is ‘willing to think out of the box to accommodate clients’ peculiar demands’. As well as handling new money matters, the team, which is led by Begüm Durukan Özaydin is also adept at advising debtors on restructuring and insolvency matters. Furkan Ergün is also a key name to note who is skilled at advising on secured and unsecured loan transactions, refinancings, and export financing matters.
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- ‘They are very responsive and willing to think out of the box to accommodate clients' peculiar demands.’
‘Begum Durukan Özaydın is hands on.'
'Furkan Ergün is resourceful and diligent.’
Key clients
- China Development Bank
- Arab Bank
- European Arab Bank
- Emaar Properties PJSC
- International Finance Corporation
- Ansaldo Energia
- Turkiye Sinai ve Kalkinma Bankasi
- Bank Med S.A.L and Arab Bank
- Plasform
- FTX
Work highlights
- The firm advises IFC from time to time in connection with financings extended to Turkish companies for the purposes of financing their projects or working capital needs.
- Continuing to advise Euroclear in connection with the legal and regulatory aspects of the operations of Euroclear clearance system in Turkey which provides for wider foreign access to local bond market.
- Advises Arab Bank Plc and Europe Arab Bank, in separate litigation relating to claims arising from letters of guarantees issued by Turkish banks and implications arising from bankruptcy proceedings and/or injunctions affecting collection.
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Begüm Durukan Özaydın