Banking, finance and capital markets

GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case)

GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) is lauded for its ability to ‘solve problems proactively’, while its wider international footprint is also a significant differentiator. Combining standalone offerings in both capital markets and banking and finance, the firm has been particularly active of late in restructurings as well as financings involving the infrastructure, energy and real estate sectors. Güniz Gökçe spearheads the banking and finance practice and leads on the department’s flagship transactions, where she represents lenders, including multilaterals, and corporate borrowers on a range of domestic and cross-border financings. Derin Altan fronts the capital markets group and handles both debt and equity offerings for a mix of issuers and underwriters. Other key names include increasingly prominent finance specialist Ateş Turnaoğlu and structured finance partner Gökçe Uluç.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is always available and guides us through various complicated commercial discussions. It also has a great network to solve problems proactively. Lawyers understand the key points and guide us through legal discussions with lenders and their counsel.’
‘Ateş Turnaoğlu has strong business acumen and explains legal reasoning in an exceptional manner. He also provides business insight that is very valuable for our commercial discussions. He follows up the open points to resolve problems.’
‘Kaan Alkan is an exceptional associate who translates our strategy/comments into the legal framework and follows and guides us if there are any commercial discrepancies. He is also very fast on formulating legal documents that are agreeable to both parties.’
‘We value its specialised expertise. Partners excel in delivering legal services across banking, finance, and capital markets, addressing the intricate needs of their clients. The team sets the standard with its unparalleled expertise, innovative solutions, and commitment to client satisfaction, diversity, etc.’
‘Ateş Turnaoğlu demonstrates extensive knowledge and proficiency in banking and finance law, handling complex transactions, regulatory compliance issues, and financial disputes with unparalleled acumen. His keen understanding of both domestic and international financial regulations sets him apart.’
‘We highlight the team for its fair pricing, the quality of the junior squad and the behaviour of its partners.’
‘The team is very responsive at almost every stage of our deals. Moreover, considering our endless questions, it does not choose to charge additional payment. Partners are well equipped and seasoned lawyers.’

Key clients

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Türkiye Garanti Bankası (Garanti BBVA)
Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası TAO
Akbank
Borusan EnBW Enerji Yatırımları ve Üretim
Denizbank
T.C. Ziraat Bankası

Work highlights

Represented Borusan EnBW Enerji in the $600m financing of its renewable energy portfolio; the loan will also facilitate a corporate reorganisation.
Represented EBRD on a convertible loan of up to €75m to Rönesans Sağlık Yatırım to finance capital expenditures of its hospital infrastructure investments, including completing the newly acquired hospital project, Gaziantep Healthcare PPP.
Represented IFC on a proposed investment in Arçelik, which consisted of an unsecured dual-tranche corporate loan of up to €150m.