Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office

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Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office leverages the experience of corporate and M&A team to provide a comprehensive service to banks, insurers and major household name multinationals, advising clients in such sectors as tech, oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive, maritime, media, infrastructure, and displaying particular strength in energy matters. The practice is headed by regulated industry expert Gokhan Enkur; Kerim Pelister, who handles complex M&A, privatisations and restructurings; Emre Atayilmaz; and Emre Keki, a specialist in the renewable energy space.

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  • ‘They always adopt a commercial approach rather than going into academic discussions. The diversity of their team enables us to have a bigger and clearer picture when it comes to complex issues that requires a legal assessment from the perspective of several legal areas such as commercial law, employment law or real estate law.’

  • ‘Kerim Pelister adds a great value in legal advice by using not only his legal knowledge, but also his commercial approach. Emre Atayilmaz is a leading lawyer in such areas as commercial law, employment law and real estate. Gokhan Enkur is a true talent in M&A deals.’

  • ‘When I work with PAE, I receive partner attendance, diligence and care until the assignment is completed. This aspect makes PAE unique. The team members are always accessible, and they deliver work with quality.’

  • ‘Excellent foreign language skills, reliable and trustworthy,  good network.’

  • ‘Emre Keki has native-speaker skills in both German and English. He is extremely responsive, able and willing to involve the most capable experts for the task at hand, and totally reliable in all client-related matters.’

  • ‘Always super-responsive, helpful and great to work with.’

  • ‘Kerim Pelister is a star and will always ensure a job is done well and within timelines and budgets. Emre Atayilmaz is our go-to for Turkish employment support and always looks after our clients very well.’

Key clients

  • Cigna Corporation
  • Hoshizaki Group
  • AFP Group Gmbh, Montana Tec, Arimpeks
  • Lockton
  • Shell
  • Victoria plc
  • Koc Holding
  • Epsilon Composites
  • Vera Capital
  • Ludgate Investment
  • Teknasyon
  • Bialetti
  • Maico
  • HH Global
  • Syntaxis Capital
  • Porter Enerji
  • Volens Enerji

Work highlights

  • Advised Cigna Corporation in the sale of its 51% stake in Cigna Sağlık Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş. to QNB Finansbank.
  • Advised Hoshizaki Corporation in its acquisition of a 11.21% stake in Oztiryakiler, which will result with Hoshizaki’s becoming the majority shareholder in Oztiryakiler.
  • Advised Porter Enerji and Volens Enerji on the acquisition of over 40% of the shares in Vitus Capital and Vitus Commodities from Sepil Elektrik.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gokhan Enkur, Kerim Pelister, Emre Atayilmaz, Emre Keki

Other key lawyers

Senem Sarac, Mehmet Ali Sertac Kocahal, Behiye Gokceli, Ongun Ozel