Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki has a marked focus on advising major domestic and multinational corporations on leasing-related matters, with Coca-Cola, Christian Dior and Eren Holding among its representative clients. The group also demonstrates strong recent showings in real estate disputes and land acquisitions and disposals. Department head Barlas Balcioğlu is held up by sources for his ‘sharp business acumen and a commercial approach’, while counsel Ali Can Gören is valued for his ’exceptional project management skills’; both have broad experience in real estate transactions.
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‘Excellent service and knowledge of the market, ability to properly evaluate the needs of clients and reflect all that in the work and advice provided.’
‘BASEAK's practice has deep understanding of the real estate and construction sectors. It fields highly commercial lawyers, who are well-accustomed to advising on even the most sophisticated transactions; they take initiative, give clear advice, take action and get things done.’
‘Barlas Balcıoğluv is a veteran of the industry with decades of experience leading some of the biggest real estate and construction projects in the market. He has sharp business acumen and a commercial approach.’
‘Ali Can Gören is known for his exceptional project management skills and legal expertise in the field.’
‘The team works fast and efficiently, while at the same time keeping us in the loop and providing us with the necessary legal information to assess the situation at all times. Particularly appreciate the team's reliability and transparency.’
‘Throughout the cooperation with any individual I got involved with, I had the feeling that I was in safe hands. It's very important to feel safe when dealing with foreign jurisdictions. The results confirmed my impression.’
‘I have been working with the team for a very long period of time and I have been quite satisfied with the in-depth knowledge, experience and accessibility of the team whenever I need them. Its connections within the sector also helps us to solve certain issues, a crucial add-on for the Turkish market.’
‘Barlas Balcıoğlu: despite his extra busy schedule, he always has good control of his team and supervises the task in hand with great integrity and experience. He also leads his team in quite a positive way, so that you feel his presence even if you work with other lawyers.’
Key clients
- Bainbridge Holding
- Coca-Cola Meşrubat Pazarlama ve Danışmanlık Hizmetleri
- SaleFish
- Emaar Properties Gayrimenkul Geliştirme
- British Broadcasting Company (BBC)
- Christian Dior
- Metro Cash & Carry
- Yemek Sepeti
- Eren Holding
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Practice head
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Barlas Balcıoğlu