With strong credentials in capital markets work, the team at YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS is well-positioned to advise both issuers and shareholders across IPOs and capital increases, regularly overseeing compliance with Turkish regulations. Managing partner Döne Yalcin routinely represents a domestic and international client base on a wide range of financings, loans, regulatory matters and financial restructuring processes. Hülya Kemahlı leverages her experience at the Capital Markets Board of Turkey to offer an expert level of insight into capital markets regulation. Co-founder Alican Babalıoğlu excels when financing and corporate elements meet. Alaz Eker Ündar Ündar showcases particular talent in restructurings, financings and ESG-related transactions.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Professional and strong follow up.'
- ‘They were very experienced at capital markets law and applications. They also helped us with communication with governmental institutions. They were also flexible with billing.’
- ‘Our counsel was always available through mail and phone during our strict time schedule. She always provided timely and accurate legal service.'
Key clients
- Datagroup Holdings Limited
- Kale Jet Motorları Sanayi A.Ş.
- Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş.
- Birlik Mensucat Ticaret ve Sanayi İşletmesi A.Ş.
- Zorlu Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.
- Euro Cube Private Limited
- Lila Kağıt Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Work highlights
Advised Datagroup Holdings Limited on a USD 435,000,000.00 cross-border financing supported by EBRD and IFC, including Turkish legal advice on collateral and enforceability.
Advised Euro Cube Private Limited, the sole selling shareholder, on the IPO of Rönesans Gayrimenkul Yatırım A.Ş., including Turkish law compliance, prospectus amendments and coordination of cross-border legal documentation between Türkiye and Singapore.
Advised Lila Kağıt Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. on its IPO, including shareholder agreement drafting, regulatory filings, and legal documentation aligned with Türkiye’s new inflation-adjusted accounting standards.
Practice head
Döne Yalçın; Hülya Kemahlı; Alican Babalıoğlu; Alaz Eker Ündar