Selim Keki
Partner
Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki
More informationBolstered by the firm’s 2023 October acquisition of Bozoglu-Izgi Attorney Partnership, the competition team at Dentons-affiliated firm Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki remains a key leader in this area, bringing strength to advising financial institutions and domestic and multinational businesses on high-value, cross border matters. The firm’s robust client base spans such industries as tech, gaming, manufacturing, oil and gas, beverages and food. The practice is headed by managing partner Galip Selçuk brings experience to M&A, corporate governance, franchising and distribution and private equity. Other key figures include compliance and transactional expert Selim Keki; Doğan Eymirlioğlu, a specialist in shareholders’ agreements, insurance policies and management contracts; and Okan Arıcan, who provides expertise in tech industry matters.
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Testimonials
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‘BASEAK lawyers always seek practical solutions and are capable of handling very complex matters. They are highly qualified and responsive.’
‘We have been working with Okan Arıcan over the past years and there is no other lawyer I'd rather work with. Okan combines his experience with a business-oriented mind and always meets his clients needs at an excellent level.’
‘Good partner involvement and detailed analysis. Hands on and accessible.’
‘Selim Keki is very attentive and hands on and very detail oriented.’
‘The team knows how to work with international clients both in terms of language and in terms of explaining local laws and requirements to non-Turkish investors.’
‘Very client focused team with subject matter expertise. Their focus is not on billing but delivery. Accrued knowledge on corporate matters in equity and convertible transactions.’
‘Okan Arican is the partner we work with and he is the reason we chose BASEAK. He is relentless and takes complete ownership of client matter.'
‘The team is really very open to collaboration. They are capable to understand the specific needs of the client.’
Key clients
- Ace Games
- Sabancı Ventures
- Armut
- 500 Istanbul
- Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Magic
- Platinum Equity Advisors LLC
- Akfen Holding A.Ş., Akfen Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.
- Toll International Investments Pty Ltd
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Goldcar Spain, S.L.
- Koş Yaşa Çok Yaşa Medikal A.Ş.
- Hedef Araç Kiralama ve Servis A.Ş.
Lawyers
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Galip M. Selçuk
Managing Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A Group
Practice head
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Galip Selçuk