Serap Zuvin
Çakmak Attorney PartnershipÇakmak Attorney Partnership utilises its renowned infrastructure expertise to support significant transportation projects, including major motorways, bridges, railroads, and metro developments. The practice also stands out for its aviation expertise, regularly advising on complex aircraft financing and leasing transactions for corporate clients. Mesut Çakmak brings over 25 years of experience in transportation infrastructure, while Serap Zuvin, a leader in aviation law, serves a client base of prominent aircraft manufacturers, lessors, lenders, and financiers. Mustafa Durakoğlu has achieved notable successes in high-profile motorway development projects.
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‘Highly specialised and effective.'
‘Steady-handed, clearly very experienced and sophisticated lawyers.'
‘Çakmak team is strong and experienced in commercial aspects of the business, particularly in infrastructure projects.'
'They are punctual, detail-oriented, and easy to collaborate with.’
‘Mustafa Durakoğlu is responsive, punctual, and provides sound legal advice. We find it easy to work with him.'
'Selin Erten Yaşar is always timely and attentive to details.’
Key clients
- Dassault Aviation S.A.
- St Engineering
- ERG Group
- International Road Union
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Work highlights
- Advised ST Engineering on the financial leasing of two Airbus A321 aircraft to MNG Airlines.
- Advised PK Airfinance on the financial leasing of one Airbus A330 model aircraft to MNG Airlines.
- Advised EBRD on a loan financing to İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.
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Mesut Çakmak, Serap Zuvin, Mustafa Durakoğlu