YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS advises both lenders and borrowers on banking and finance transactions, with the ability to lean on its international network for support in cross-border transactions. The department also houses an active capital markets practice, which recently represented AFD on Türkiye Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankası’s first sustainable bond – capital markets head Hülya Kemahlı led the offering, aided by counsel Arcan Kemahlı and associate Zeynep Berin Manavgat. The group further includes firm co-founders Döne Yalcin, who handles the full gamut of financing transactions, and Alican Babalıoğlu, who focuses on private equity and capital markets, as well as Alaz Eker Ündar, who routinely represents lenders.
Testimonials
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- ‘Collaboration and solidarity are the best part of their great offering.’
- ‘We particularly highlight Hülya Kemahlı – she is the best. We trust her word under all circumstances.’
Key clients
- Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
- Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi Anonim Şirketi
- EBRD
- HSBC
- Hitit Bilgisayar Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi
Work highlights
- Advised AFD on the private placement of the sustainable bond issued by Türkiye Kalkınma Yatırım Bankası.
- Advised Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi Anonim Şirketi on the amendment of its articles of association in line with requirements for public companies and on the preparation of the offering circular for its first IPO.
- Advised EBRD on an additional tranche extended to Tersan in relation to financing a berth extension and roof-type solar energy system.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Döne Yalçın, Alican Babalıoğlu, Hülya Kemahlı, Alaz Eker Ündar