Gen Temizer
More informationAt Gen Temizer, department co-head Edmund Emre Özer is held up by sources as ‘a key asset for international projects’. A UK-qualified lawyer, Özer brings to bear significant cross-border expertise gained during stints at UK and US firms. Ömer Erdoğan co-heads the practice and is noted for his broad projects and finance experience, which spans matters in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Gen Temizer Özer has an excellent cross-border practice with strong capability to oversee complex project finance projects and other projects for our group.’
‘Edmund Emre Özer has acted as our trusted counsel over many years. He is an excellent counsel with a UK background. He has top-tier drafting and negotiation skills which is a key asset for international projects.’
‘Our key contact, managing partner Edmund Emre Özer, is well versed in both English and Turkish law. Together with his knowledge regarding the industry sector, he and his firm is our go-to firm regarding complex situations.’
‘Edmund Emre Özer is an exceptional individual. We also had the pleasure of working with Ömer Erdoğan, his insight regarding our trade financing project was very valuable. He was able to use his experience extremely well for helping us structure our hybrid-financing project.’
‘Ömer Erdogan has extensive knowledge regarding project finance, to which he can transfer to trade finance projects.’
‘The team has a good knowledge of this area. Lawyers are capable of making comments and finding alternative solutions to blocked issues.’
‘Baran Gen stands out for his ability to quickly respond to the legal queries of our company. He presents complex legal issues in an easy and understandable manner.’
Key clients
- Commerzbank
- Egis Tunnel Management
- Erciyas Celik Boru Sanayi
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Partners for Growth
- RMA Automotive and RMA Group
- SK Innovations
- Veolia Environement
Work highlights
- Represented Commerzbank in two financings for wind turbines, provided to Esyel Global Energy and Atakaleres Electrics respectively.
- Advised SK Innovations on its investment in a greenfield joint venture with Ford Europe and Koc Holding for the development and operation of a significant electric car battery plant in Turkey.
- Acted as Turkish law counsel to Egis regarding the operation and maintenance of the Eurasia Bosphorus Tunnel Crossing Project, as well as advising on the impact of amendments made to the O&M agreement over the existing financing conditions of the project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edmund Emre Özer, Ömer Erdoğan