
ARIKAN | PARTNERS ILC brings real estate, construction, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution to bear on complex projects and contentious matters. It is frequently involved in cross-border construction claims as well as domestic matters and is highly regarded for its expertise in construction arbitration. Nazli Arikan co-leads the practice with Akin Volkan Arikan. Selda Tasyürek Köksal is also a key adviser on construction and arbitration matters.
Testimonials
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‘Prompt responses, very client-oriented’.
‘Mr. Akin Volka Arikan is a big professional with huge experience in his field of law.’
‘Members of the team are creative, enthusiastic, customer-oriented lawyers with good technical knowledge.’
‘Ms. Nazli Arikan is a standout partner with excellent communication skills and excellent technical knowledge.’
‘We work very closely with the Arikan Partners team in the management of several upscale cross-border contracts and disputes. They have worked for us for the last ten years. Their team always kept their senior and partner level involvement, from the simplest to the most complicated matters of our company. They are always very responsive and result-oriented. Their specific expertise in the practice areas of dispute resolution and construction helps us a lot, both in the management of construction contracts, as well as for the handling and resolution of disputes.’
‘Their most remarkable difference from other firms is their industry-specific knowledge in cross-border construction contracts and strategic approach in the settlement and resolution of disputes. Ms Selda Tasyürek Köksal is our daily contact and Mr Akin Volkan Arikan is continuously involved at partner level in every aspect of our company’s strategic matters. Their international legal network assists us in the proper management of the matters which require local law involvement.’
‘They are sector-focused and client-oriented. The team including partners and senior associates are great in communicating the client's case and managing expectations.’
‘Partners Nazli Hanim and Akin Volkan Arikan have vast experience in construction and real estate matters in Turkey. They successfully represented clients on different platforms including but not limited to amicable settlements, dispute boards, adjudications and litigations.’
Key clients
- Simpson Gumpertz Heger SGH
- FIMBank p.l.c.
- Shoreline Contracting Limited
- Alsim Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Rollart Enerji Üretim Madencilik Gayrimenkul ve Turizm Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Haribo Sekerleme San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
- Kiwi Turizm ve İnşaat Anonim Şirketi
- Mühendis Project Management
- Istanbul Modern Museum (IMSAV)
- Emaar Properties Pjsc
- Archicad Construction UK
- Al Ghurair Investment LLC
- Eczacibasi Holding
- Saint Georg Db Group & Malta Healthcare Caterers
- Mitsubishi Elevators / AG Melco Turkey
- Asal Group of Companies
- Plato Mining & Construction Inc.
- Gemak Gemi İnşaat San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Gulman Real Estate & Development
- Çimentaş Group of Companies
Work highlights
- Providing comprehensive contract management services to Alsim Alarko for a multi-billion-dollar subway construction project.
- Advising the ÇİMENTAŞ Group on its major real estate development projects.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nazli Arikan, Akin Volkan Arikan