Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci Law Firm

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With strong capabilities in handling cross-border transactions, Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci Law Firm is known for representing both local and global energy companies. The team regularly handles a broad variety of mandates relating to licensing, M&A, project development, and sustainable financing within the renewable energy sector. Practice heads Ayca Arancı and Gamze Çiğdemtekin Özer are both highly experienced at handling corporate matters within the energy sector. Başak Güneş stands out for her deep knowledge of sale agreements and disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We are very impressed and pleased with CCA’s energy practice. Their expertise and quick resolution of complex energy issues and agreements highly valuable for us. Their deep knowledge and expertise in the energy sector meets with effective problem-solving abilities.'
  • 'The team's legal knowledge and expertise can easily be recognised, we value not only the legal expertise but also their proactive approach, attention to details and understand our needs or requirements. Their approach to matters feels us safe with their comprehensive and result oriented work.'
  • 'Ayça Arancı is an outstanding lawyer, executing her work with remarkable passion and exceptional diligence, significantly experienced and profound legal knowledge. In addition, Başak Güneş is a highly skilled and competent lawyer. They contribute invaluable legal expertise to our team, it is always pleasure to work with them.'
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Key clients

  • EGESIM Group
  • Egeres Enerji Dan. Müh. Hiz. A.Ş.
  • Age Enerji Group
  • Egeres Investment Pte. Ltd.
  • EGESIM GmbH
  • Solar Group
  • Astroenergy Turkey
  • Sona A.Ş.
  • Age Elektrik Enerjisi Toptan Satış A.Ş.
  • Pt Alpha Wind Energi
  • Kochendörfer Hydro Elektromekanik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Hydro-Construct GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised EGESIM Group on its development of a geothermal power plant in Ethiopia.
  • Advised PT ALPHA WIND ENERGI on the potential ownership of renewable energy projects to be developed in Indonesia for an investment of USD 100m. The firm assisted the client with joint project development and investment projects, agreements with local governmental bodies, and LOI with potential investors.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Ayca Aranci
Ayça Aranci is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer who has particular expertise in energy, regulatory corporate and commercial law. She also provides transactional advice to her clients in various sectors with a particular focus on energy, renewables, environmental law and permitting. She is based in Ankara and therefore is highly experienced in dealing with various governmental agencies and regulatory bodies including Energy Markets Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Energy, Privatization Authority, Ministry of Environment.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ayça Arancı, Gamze Çiğdemtekin Ozer

Other key lawyers

Tuna Çakırca Engür, Başak Güneş