The real estate group at DURUKAN+PARTNERS houses an increasingly prominent leasing practice, which recently secured several new clients in the luxury retail sector. The team is also noted for real estate finance, and immigration-related issues. Corporate and finance partner Begüm Özaydin co-heads the department alongside Hikmet Fadillioğlu, who specialises in corporate and commercial work.

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  • ‘I have been impressed with the team and its knowledge. The fact that it is able to deal with both Turkish and foreign tax laws makes it a preferred choice. I don't have much experience with other firms in Turkey but I have found the Durukan and Partners team to be very professional.’

  • ‘I have worked with both senior employees, like Begüm Özaydin, and junior employees, like Damla Göksel and Ezgi Ozdemir, and have been pleased with all.’

Key clients

  • Emaar Properties
  • Apple
  • Housam Al Amri
  • Lina Saheb
  • ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi

Work highlights

  • Advising Emaar on transferring a hotel asset (Address Istanbul) under Emaar Private Equity Investment Fund.
  • Advising Apple on leasing the Apple Bagdat Street flagship store.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Begum Durukan Ozaydin, Hikmet Fadillioglu

Other key lawyers

Damla Göksel, Ezgi Ozdemir