SSI Law Firm
Client SatisfactionFormed in 2021 as a spin-off from Goksu Safi Isik Attorney Partnership, boutique firm SSI Law Firm has a core focus on corporate and commercial work and has already gained a strong reputation in the market for its ‘business-oriented approach’ and ability to provide ’personalised and tailor-made solutions’. Praised for her ‘great strategic mindset’ and ’go-getter attitude’, team head Çiğdem Bal Ilgın is key to the firm’s success, overseeing all the major M&A projects at the firm, including within the gaming and energy sectors, two niche areas of strength. The ‘brilliant’ Taceddin Kulekci has ’outstanding contract drafting skills’, which he implements to good effect, including with regard to commercial contracts within the aviation sector.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'They always demonstrate a business-oriented approach ensuring the continuity of the deals but at the same time minimizing legal risks. Their advice is always reliable.’
- ‘The firm is innovative with a highly competent team and a strong focus on cross-border transactions. We are amazed by the capability of the team, sector knowledge as well as creativity and solution-oriented approach.’
- ‘SSI Law Firm stands out due to its boutique nature, offering personalized attention and tailor-made solutions that larger firms could not provide for us.'
‘Çiğdem Bal Ilgin personally gets involved in every deal and ensures a successful completion; she is always there when you need her advice.'
‘Çiğdem Bal Ilgın leads the team perfectly. She is a true expert and has remarkable experience on large-scale projects.'
'Çiğdem Bal Ilgın has a great strategic mindset and is a go-getter.'
'Taceddin Külekci is one of the most brilliant lawyers I have ever met. He has outstanding contract drafting skills and industry-specific knowledge.’
Key clients
- AALAM Investments LLC
- Acme Tekstil Sanayi İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
- Aksa Doğal Gaz Toptan Satış A.Ş.
- Ante Holding A.Ş.
- Antepsan Kuruyemiş Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Artemis Halı A.Ş.
- Aquakraft Kağıt Ambalaj Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.
- Asko Holding A.Ş.
- CCN Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
- Civan Sözkesen
- Curaleaf, Inc.
- Çimko Çimento ve Beton Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.
- Daifuku CO., LTD.
- Davjet Ltd.
- Demirören Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
- Dias Bilişim ve Teknoloji Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- Erka Etkinlik ve Turizm A.Ş.
- Erka Finansal TeknolojiA.Ş
- Erka TK Turizm Bilişim A.Ş.
- Eurasia Ulaşım Lojistik Teknoloji ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Galop Elektronik Şans Oyunları A.Ş.
- Gülsan Sentetik Dokuma Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- IC İbrahim Çeçen Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
- IC İçtaş İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- IC Gayrimenkul Yatırımlar A.Ş.
- Larsa Gayrimenkul Yatırım Anonim Şirketi
- Matik Otomat Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- OBA Makarnacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Petrol Ofisi A.Ş.
- Planlayıcı Etkinlik ve Turizm A.Ş.
- Rosewall Holdings Ltd
- Sanko Holding A.Ş.
- Sarper Enerji A.Ş.
- Sarper Petrol A.Ş.
- Sazy Limited
- Sisal Şans İnteraktif Hizmetler ve Şans Oyunları Yatırımları A.Ş.
- Şölen Çikolata Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- TAV Havalimanları Holding A.Ş.
- Tohum Autism Foundation (pro bono client)
- Türkiye Jokey Kulübü Derneği
- Yenkido Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advised Petrol Ofisi on the reverse merger of its two gaming and technology subsidiaries.
- Advised sole shareholder of Yenkido, a crypto asset service provider on the sale of 49% of his shares to an investment group.
- Advising Sanko Holding in relation to all of their corporate law related matters of its subsidiaries in various sectors.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cigdem Bal Ilgin