Pekin Bayar Mizrahi collaborates with the Norton Rose Fulbright‘s expansive network to provide high-quality advice on international transactions and financings. The team covers the full spectrum of M&A transactions, frequently advising major private equity firms. In banking and finance, the team is recognised for its expertise in fintech and securities, as well as aviation, Islamic, and sustainable finance. Renowned commercial lawyer Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud, who divides her time between Istanbul and New York, serves as global head of corporate, M&A, and securities. Damla Çay has a strong track record in significant cross-border deals across various sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Norton Rose Fulbright has a very competent team backed up by its global offices on all corporate matters. They are a reliable group that renders to the point advice.’
‘Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud is an exceptional lawyer with great market expertise. She is also a great help in putting teams together globally in a short time.’
Key clients
- HSBC
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.
- Islamic Corporation for Development of Private Sector
- Mars Growth Capital Fund 1
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Yapı Kredi Bankası
- Koç Holding
- Turkish Airlines
- SITA
- I-Pulse
- Ethemba Capital and Stage Capital
- Nordex
- Louis Dreyfus Company
- Natixis
- SACE
- IFC
- Credit Europe Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Dubai Islamic Bank on its acquisition of a 20% + 1 stake in five companies.
- Advised Mars Growth Capital Fund 1 on its provision of a revolving credit facility of USD40m.
- Advised ICD on a USD15m commodity Murabaha facility granted to a leasing company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud