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Çakmak Attorney Partnership

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The ‘thorough and diligent’ team at longstanding independent full-service firm Çakmak Attorney Partnership provides ’solid and reliable’ advice to international and domestic corporates, often acting in a trusted adviser role, across the full panoply of their transactional and operational needs. Although it is well-versed at handling mandates across a myriad industries, it has over the years gained particular acclaim for its work in the energy/infrastructure space. Team head Gülsen Engin provides ‘high quality and sharp’ advice on domestic and cross-border M&A matters’, and excels at advising on corporate governance issues.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They provided solid and reliable legal advice. They were thorough and diligent, ensuring we stayed compliant with regulations.'
  • 'The team stands out for its deep specialization in Corporate/M&A, and has excellent knowledge of the legal needs of scale-ups.'
  • 'Provides tailored advice with an agile and sharp approach, combining legal expertise with an understanding of the unique challenges faced by high-growth businesses.'
  • 'Gülsen Engin provides high-quality and sharp advice on both domestic & cross-border transactions. She knows how to think "out of the box" by proposing creative and pragmatic structures while maintaining the highest legal standards.'
  • 'Mesut Çakmak and Gülsen Engin were very helpful throughout the entire process. They demonstrated strong expertise and provided practical advice.'

Key clients

  • ICA IC İçtaş Altyapı İşletme ve Bakım A.Ş.
  • Western Union
  • Visa Europe Services Inc.
  • Tatneft Europe AG
  • Assystem (Assystem Engineering and Operation Services)
  • Gates Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised ICA IC İçtaş Altyapı and SGN Lojistik on the establishment of a joint venture; drafting and finalization of shareholders and joint venture agreement, EPC Contract and Lease Agreement regarding construction and operation of logistic centres on North Marmara Motorway.
  • Advising Western Union on all its corporate matters in Türkiye on a daily basis as a licensed payment service provider.
  • Provide legal advice to five group companies of Gates Corporation in Türkiye in relation to all their corporate and commercial matters.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gülşen Engin

Other key lawyers

Gökhan Okan, Mehmet Deniz Çelebisoy