Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.  (in association with Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak) utilises its strong network of international lawyers in Africa, Asia and Europe to advise on insurance, dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance, and corporate and M&A mandates. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak have international bar qualifications in France and Switzerland respectively. Other key members of the team include Ali Osman Ak, who has in-depth knowledge of employment law, and Esra Dündar Loiseau, who heads the IP practice.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team stands out for its multinational presence. The French and Swiss relations of the team are strong and unique in Turkish market.’

  • ‘Bülent Özdirekcan, having presence in the Turkish market, is a prominent member of Turkish law community. Ali Osman Ak is diligent and provides commercially accurate solutions for all disputes.’

  • ‘ODS stands out for its unwavering commitment to putting clients first. They prioritize understanding clients' unique needs and tailoring legal strategies accordingly. They also stand out for its multi-disciplinary team.'

  • 'The team at ODS boasts a broad range of legal expertise, including M&A and corporate law, intellectual property, energy, employment law, banking and insurance law among others.'

  • ‘Arpat Senocak stands out for his exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.'

  • ‘The team stands out for its pragmatic approach and creative mindset.’

Key clients

  • Agence Française de Développement
  • Ak Gıda
  • Akdeniz Turistik Tesisler A.Ş.
  • ALD Automotive Turkey
  • ALD International
  • Air Liquide
  • Alchem Europe
  • Allflex
  • Algontech
  • Allianz Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.
  • Altilis
  • AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
  • AXA Sigorta
  • Believe Digital
  • Bel Karper Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.
  • Bereket Tekaful
  • BNP Paribas Cardif Hayat Sigorta A.S.
  • BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.S
  • BNP Paribas Cardif Emeklilik A.S.
  • BNP Paribas SA
  • Bo-Er
  • BPF Acentelik ve Aracilik Hizmetleri A.S.
  • BTA Havalimanları
  • Carel Industries
  • Ca Technologies Yazılım ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
  • Cepas Galvaniz Demir Celik Madencilik Insaat Nakliye Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S
  • Christian Dior
  • Clarins
  • Club Méditerranée SA
  • Colina
  • Crédit Agricole Ukraine
  • Deka
  • Eker Süt Ürünleri Gıda San. Tic. A.S.
  • Electronics for Imaging
  • Enova
  • Euler Hermes Sigorta A.S.
  • Euler Hermes (Italy)
  • Euralis
  • Ficosa
  • Flovel
  • Gaptek
  • GCL Factoring France
  • Global Enerji
  • Gestamp North Europe Services S.L.
  • Groupama Sigorta A.S.
  • Groupama Emeklilik A.S.
  • Groupama Assurances Mutuelles
  • Group Atlantic
  • Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Limited
  • H & M
  • Hypernet
  • Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc
  • Joom
  • JUUL LABS INC.
  • Koop Hub
  • Hakuhodo DY Holding
  • Lactalis Group
  • LANCOME PARFUMS BEAUTE & CIE
  • Levi Strauss Co
  • Lombard Odier
  • Loyens & Loeff
  • LVMH
  • Maisto E Associeti
  • MDS AP Tech Yazılım Ürünleri ve Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
  • Midis Group
  • NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
  • Novacel
  • OYAK Renault
  • Orange Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.S.
  • Renault
  • PJSC Rosbank
  • Reinsurance Group of America
  • Saint Gobain
  • Schindler
  • SG Hambros
  • Skandinavska Enskilda Banken
  • Société Générale Milano
  • Sojern INC.
  • Şen-Er Boya Kimya
  • Sodrugestvo
  • Schindler
  • Steelcase SAS
  • SUPERDRY- DKH RETAIL LIMITED
  • Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Company Limited
  • TEB Portföy
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Türkiye Hayat ve Emeklilik A.S.
  • Türkiye Katılım Hayat A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Katılım Sigorta A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Sigorta A.S.
  • Türkiye Wealth Fund
  • Union Bancaire Privée
  • Vilmorin
  • Volvo Group Otomotiv Tic. Ltd. Şti
  • Volvo Trucks AB
  • Zeplin

Work highlights

  • Advising AXA Sigorta on the structuring of its distribution relationship with Denizbank in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bülent Ozdirekcan, Arpat Şenocak, Ali Osman Ak, Esra Dündar Loiseau