Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law ‘has the right mix of experience and understanding, ensuring that even high-stakes conflicts are managed with minimal disruption’. Yavuz Selim Günay in Istanbul has a ’practical approach to finding effective solutions’ and the Ankara-based Ersin Erdoğan is praised for his academic expertise in procedural law. The firm is recognised as a key adviser on contentious matters in key industries such as construction, mining, energy, and tech.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team here has provided invaluable assistance in resolving complex disputes efficiently. Their team has the right mix of experience and understanding, ensuring that even high-stakes conflicts are managed with minimal disruption to our business.’

  • ‘Ersin Erdoğan and Yavuz Selim Günay were essential in leading our dispute resolution efforts. Ersin’s academic expertise in procedural law and Yavuz’s practical legal approach allowed us to find effective solutions, even in the most challenging cases. Their ability to deal with complex disputes with confidence and insight was a major asset for us.’

  • ‘This is a fantastic team. The best I have ever seen. They have the strategy and knowledge. They try to understand the business.’

  • ‘Yavuz Selim Günay is one of the most successful lawyers I worked with. He was able to analyse both the legal and business side of the business we were following very quickly. He is result-orientated.’

  • ‘The dispute resolution team at Günay & Erdoğan is effective and well-structured, with a strong track record in managing and resolving disputes. Strengths include a skilled team, robust processes, and effective communication. To me, there is no other attorney service for better dispute management.’

  • ‘Ersin Erdoğan's expertise and academic background together make him exceptional in dispute resolution.’

  • ‘For clients seeking legal expertise in complex sectors like energy, technology, and compliance, Günay Erdogan Attorneys-at-Law offers an unparalleled level of service. Their team stands out for their forward-thinking approach, making use of advanced legal technologies to streamline their services. This innovative mindset ensures that clients receive top-tier legal solutions that are both efficient and tailored to their specific needs.​’

  • ‘Led by Yavuz Selim Günay, the firm delivers exceptional results in commercial law, dispute resolution, and M&A transactions. Günay's extensive experience, which spans high-level legal roles in Turkey’s defence and IT sectors, gives him a unique perspective on intricate legal matters. The firm’s ability to navigate complex, cross-border legal challenges with ease makes them a top choice for companies looking for reliable, innovative legal partners.’

Key clients

  • BM Mühendislik ve İnşaat A.Ş.
  • Yenigün Enerji Üretim AŞ
  • Çapa Denizcilik A.Ş.
  • Enerka Kalecik Elektrik Üretim ve Pazarlama AŞ
  • INTAŞ İnşaat A.Ş.
  • Targi Tarımsal Girişim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Çolakoğlu İnşaat Turizm Enerji Üretimi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • DEFAŞ Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ
  • Demir Export AŞ
  • Dürümle Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Fernas İnşaat Anonim Şirketi
  • Hamle RF AŞ
  • IY Holding GmbH
  • Kolin İnşaat Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ
  • Köroğlu Limited Şirketi
  • MIA Teknoloji AŞ
  • Nokta Savunma ve Bilişim Teknoloji A.Ş.
  • Polimeks İnşaat Taahhüt ve Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş
  • Yenigün İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Work highlights

  • Representing a Turkish mining company before Commercial Courts for a dispute arising from a multibillion-dollar mining contract.
  • Representing a Turkish construction company before Turkish courts for its multibillion-dollar concordatum and financial restructuring project.
  • Representing a Turkish holding company for its multimillion-dollar arbitration case arising from a construction dispute.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yavuz Selim Günay, Ersin Erdoğan