Partner, Head of Construction & Arbitration
Routinely engaged by domestic and multinational clients, ARIKAN | PARTNERS ILC’s group is noted for its ‘high-level experience and knowledge in construction law’. The team shows adept handling of a wide range of non-contentious real estate matters, including permits, development projects, and property sales and acquisitions, while it is also equipped to advise on complex construction disputes, including arbitration proceedings. Nazli Arikan spearheads both the construction and arbitration practices and is noted for her expertise in cross-border work. Managing partner Akin Volkan Arikan and counsel Selda Tasyürek Köksal are also key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘Led by Nazli Arikan, the construction team consists of some of the very rare lawyers in the market with high-level experience and knowledge in construction law and construction contracts. The team is very responsive and proactive in contract advisory and management services.’
‘Nazli Arikan’s involvement is what makes this firm very unique. Her senior associates are also knowledgeable of the sector.’
‘Nazli Arikan’s experience and knowledge in construction projects are unique. She is assisted by a team of lawyers, but she always remains responsive for all matters involving our projects. Akin Volkan Arikan is our contact for strategically important matters and decisions.’
‘Arıkan Partners is one of the strongest law firms in the field of construction law in Turkey. It provides ongoing support to its clients to manage their risks in all phases of international construction projects. The team is very successful in managing its clients' cases in all dispute resolution platforms.’
‘Most legal advisers treat construction projects as if they are similar so that their recommendations and/or advice are most likely not matching the real needs of the projects. Arıkan Partners is aware and well capable of providing these unique services to the point in this aspect.’
‘Nazlı Arıkan is very attentive, accessible and very in charge of her work. She is trustworthy, and a good negotiator. ’
‘Nazlı Arıkan is professional in construction contracts and has vast experience in drafting, reviewing and managing the contracts during the construction period. Volkan Arıkan is strong in strategic and macro planning and he never loses the detail and always concentrates on the ultimate goal.’
Key clients
- Haribo Sekerleme San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
- Kiwi Turizm ve İnşaat Anonim Şirketi
- Mühendis Project Management
- Istanbul Modern Museum (IMSAV)
- Emaar Properties Pjsc
- Key Quantum International
- Archicad Construction UK
- Al Ghurair Investment LLC
- Eczacibasi Holding
- Saint Georg Db Group & Malta Healthcare Caterers
- Nef Real Estate & Development
- Mitsubishi Elevators / AG Melco Turkey
- Asal Group of Companies
- Plato Mining & Construction
- Gemak Gemi İnşaat San. Ve Tic.
- Gulman Real Estate & Development
Work highlights
- Advised Emaar Properties on construction, commercial contract management and dispute resolution matters in relation to the development and construction of the Emaar Libadiye project, which has a total value of $2.3bn.
- Advised Eczacibasi Holding on construction contract management connected with the development of the Galata port and Istanbul Modern Museum.
- Advised Al Ghurair Investment LLC on real estate and construction matters regarding its operations in Turkey.
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Nazli Arikan, Akin Volkan Arikan