KILINÇ LAW & CONSULTING has ‘a dedicated team that combines diverse expertise, innovative practices, and a client-first mindset’. Bengü Coşkun joined from Tunc Firat Dereli Attorney Partnership in 2024 as the head of the project finance team. She works closely with finance specialist Levent Lezgin Kılınç; M&A, competition, and capital markets partner Seray Özsoy Yavuz; and Duygu Doğan Şahiner, who has experience in areas as diverse as fintech, e-commerce and AI. The group’s work spans project financing transactions, under Turkish, UK, and Islamic law.

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  • 'Potential clients can expect a dedicated team that combines diverse expertise, innovative practices, and a client-first mindset. This unique blend of strengths not only sets the practice apart from competitors but also ensures that clients receive tailored, effective solutions that drive real results.'

Key clients

  • SOCAR Group Companies
  • PETKİM Petrokimya Holding A.Ş.
  • TANAP (Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline)
  • STAR Rafineri A.Ş.
  • Bor Şeker A.ş.
  • Turkey Wealth Fund
  • Pasha Group Companies
  • Mersin International Port(MIP)
  • Psa International/Global Psa
  • Rma Group Companies
  • Valour Holding
  • Turkcell
  • Superonline Telecommunications
  • Nordex Energy
  • Alpet

Work highlights

  • Advised a governmental entity on the drafting and negotiation of the Framework Investment Agreement, setting out the terms and conditions of USD 1 billion investment; regulatory compliance services for ensuring that the agreement met all regulatory requirements and complied with Turkish investment laws and industry standards.
  • Advised communication company Turkcell Telecommunications in relation to an ECA-backed non-recourse financing in the amount of EUR 100,000,000 provided Limited and an ECA-backed financing non-recourse in the amount of RMB1,230,000,000 (appr. EUR 300 million).
  • Advised a development fund in relation to the acquisition of the target company which is currently conducting a major urban transformation project in one of the historical neighbourhoods in Istanbul.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Levent Lezgin Kılınç, Seray Özsoy Yavuz, Duygu Doğan Şahiner, Bengü Coşkun