With offices in both Ankara and Istanbul, Yazici Attorney Partnership is known for its deep expertise in energy-related infrastructure projects. The team regularly performs risk assessments, and advises on long-term supply contracts, among other matters. Practice head Murat Yazici is noted for his longstanding experience in advising on international mandates within the oil and gas industry, particularly within jurisdictions in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Kerem Arıç co-leads the team alongside Yazici, and is noted for his broad knowledge of oil and natural gas exploration licensing.
Testimonials
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‘The services provided by Yazıcı Attorney Partnership were good and fit for the purpose. Their way of structuring legal opinions is reader friendly.’
‘Kerem Arıç understands the needs of the client and does his best to reach the most favourable outcome with a result-oriented approach.’
‘The team is dynamic and motivated. They have a good combination of experience and dynamism.'
- 'They have a very unique experience and background, especially for upstream activities when compared with other law firms.’
Key clients
- Marsa Turkey B.V.
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Platform Association
- Taq Taq Operating Company
- Aldridge Mineral Madencilik Anonim Şirketi
- Akkuyu Nükleer Anonim Şirketi
Work highlights
- Advising Akkuyu on financing and corporate governance matters in the context of loan agreements, currency control and capital movement legislation.
- Advising Marsa Turkey B.V. on contractual and regulatory matters in relation to license applications and renewals, amendments, and registrations with the Turkish regulatory authorities.
- Advising Taq Taq Operating Company Limited in relation to oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Murat Yazıcı, Kerem Arıç