With broad regulatory coverage and also well-versed across a range of bank finance transactions, including in the context of project, corporate and asset finance matters, Lexist Law Firm is a popular choice among lenders, funds and corporates on domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. As well as advising on ad-hoc regulatory advisory matters, including its long-running involvement in the establishment of the new Istanbul Financial Centre, the team also parlays this knowledge to good effect on M&A in the space, including on behalf of Aydın Group on the establishment of three finance companies to form the digital bank TOM. Mesut Kaya was at the forefront of both these deals and is a key member of the team that is led by Murat Erbilen, who offers excellent insight into the business sector, having himself formerly been in-house counsel at a large Turkish conglomerate. The team is also increasingly active in the capital markets field and benefits from ‘extensive knowledge of Capital Market Board regulations and current processes’. Sevde Nur Paksoy is the main contact for this work and has handled a raft of IPO listings for issuers over recent years.
Testimonials
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- 'They have extensive knowledge on Capital Market Board regulations and current processes.'
- 'The team's collaborative approach, command of the subject and process were on point.'
Work highlights
- Advised the Issuer on Türkiye’s first bond financing of a PPP using Secured Debt Amortising Notes with a value of $450m.
- Advised Aydın Group on the establishment of three finance companies to form the digital bank TOM, which was later acquired in part by Dubai Islamic Bank.