With offices in both Istanbul and Ankara, Çakmak Attorney Partnership is well placed to handle a wide breadth of energy related mandates, including advising on regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, and assisting with project financing and development within the renewable energy industry. Mesut Çakmak heads the team alongside Zeynep Çakmak and Mustafa Durakoğlu. Other key members of the team include Ayşe Eda Biçer Özen and Nazli Başak Ayık, both of whom have in-depth experience acting for sponsors and lenders in relation to the acquisition and development of projects within the energy and infrastructure sector.

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‘The team is highly motivated. They always focus on the clients and are realistic about outcomes and endpoints, which is one of the most important points.'
‘Mesut Çakmak is the best lawyer in the energy field that I have had the opportunity to work with so far.’
‘The firm is good on all developments in the energy sector.'
‘The team members work with utmost care. They are also very responsive.’
‘They have a deep knowledge.’
‘The firm has specialised expertise, a collaborative culture, deep industry knowledge, and a client-centric approach.’
‘The firm stands out for its innovation and adaptability, exceptional client relationships, consistent high performance, and ethical conduct.’

Key clients

Garanti BBVA
Bayerische Landesbank
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
KfW Ipex-Bank
Çelikler Holding
EnhancedGeo, LLC
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Work highlights

Advising Çelikler Holding on the project development and financing of flue gas desulfurization facilities as well as the two new units of the Afşin Elbistan, a coal fired power plant.
Advising Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and KfW Ipex-Bank in connection with the Euler-Hermes covered financing of 132 MW Phase II expansion investment of the Karaburun Wind Farm Project.

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