ASC Law Office’s increasingly dominant dispute resolution group was engaged on several high-profile cases over the past year, demonstrating particular growth in domestic and international arbitrations. Managing partner Doğan Coşgun heads the overarching dispute resolution department and is recommended for both judicial and arbitral disputes. The group also includes Kemal Tağa, who is the key contact for complex commercial disputes; local litigation head Cem Keser; and Çağla Şahin Aksu, who leads the debt collection and enforcement team. Senior associate Hilal Bayar and of counsel Mark Skilling left the firm in May and August 2023 respectively.
Testimonials
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‘The team was very focused on understanding the conflict from a wide perspective. It did an extensive search on possible risks and took mitigation actions. Service has been outstanding.’
‘I had exceptional service from Doğan Coşgun and Kemal Tağa. They took great effort to understand the conflict from all sides. They were very focused and concentrated. I felt very comfortable, and I look forward to working with them again.’
‘ASC’s litigation team provides quick turnarounds to matters under time pressure and provides comprehensive tailored solutions in a timely manner. The team consists of a young, dynamic, well-rounded group of lawyers who conduct litigation processes with the utmost diligence and care.’
‘Doğan Coşgun, Kemal Tağa and Cem Keser have extensive knowledge and provide top-quality legal advice in a time-effective manner. They are especially talented in obtaining the best possible results for us in court, before arbitral tribunals, or through settlement, while also protecting our commercial interests.’
‘The team is diverse and all members of the group assigned to us have experience in international arbitration procedures and processes.’
‘The team experienced some personnel turnover. However, this has not affected the conduct of the case, as each new member was equally proficient on the case. This was very appreciated as we usually have to recite the case to new members.’
‘ASC Law demonstrates a resolute dedication to the provision of high-calibre legal services. Its team comprises accomplished legal practitioners, boasting substantial expertise across a spectrum of legal domains, perpetually committed to the fulfilment of client requirements.’
- ‘ASC Law furnishes sound legal counsel, distinguished by a dedication to innovation and the relentless pursuit of client contentment, thereby establishing a praiseworthy distinction within the legal milieu.’
Key clients
- İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş.
- Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
- Kalyon Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
- BeIN Group (Digiturk)
- Kale Kilit Kalıp ve Sanayi A.Ş.
- Faber-Castell Aktiengesellschaft
- İçtaş Holding
- Akenerji Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
- Turcas Petrol A.Ş.
- IBS Sigorta ve Reasürans Brokerliği A.Ş.
- Bahçıvan Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Atalian Global Services
- QNB Finansbank A.Ş.
- Adel Kalemcilik Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.
- Nev Alışveriş Merkezleri Yatırımları A.Ş.
- Çelik Motor Ticaret A.Ş.
- Gaz Depo ve Madencilik A.Ş.
- Toren Doğalgaz Depolama ve Madencilik A.Ş.
- Anadolu Motor Üretim ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
- Er – Bakır Elektronik Bakır Mamulleri A.Ş.
- Mr. Migirdic Boyacıoğlu
- Osmanlı Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.
- Ankara Özel Yüzüncü Yıl Sağlık İşletmeleri A.Ş.
- Tentur Turizm A.Ş.
- Göcek Tüneli İnşaat ve Tahhüt A.Ş.
- AEP Anadolu Etap Penkon A.Ş.
- And Kartal Gayrimenkul Yatırımları A.Ş.
- Sarper Damıtımcılık A.Ş.
- Royalcert Belgelendirme ve Gözetim Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- T Gübre Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
- Anadolu Efes Biracılık ve Malt Sanayii A.Ş.
- Elite Elektrik Üretimi ve Elek. Mak. San. Tic. A.Ş.
- TTES Elektrik Tedarik Satış A.Ş.
- Blend Tekstil İthalat İhracat Ticaret L.Ş.
- Development Finance İnşaat Pazarlama ve Ticaret L.Ş.
- Anadolu Bilişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- Pragma Finansal Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş.
- Tat Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Göcek Tunnel Construction in a $22m construction dispute before ISTAC, Istanbul’s international arbitration forum, concerning the construction and operation of a turnpike tunnel in Turkey.
- Represented two Turkish contractors, Gaz Depo Doğalgaz and Toren Doğalgaz, in a $25m dispute with the lead contractor on a major Turkish energy project.
- Represented Anadolu Efes in a $2m ICC dispute against its Azerbaijan distributor.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Doğan Coşgun, Cem Keser, Kemal Tağa, Çağla Şahin Aksu