Firms in the spotlight: Bezen & Partners

Bezen & Partners has a well-established reputation for assisting clients to resolve disputes across a broad range of industries. With extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution, the firm is dedicated to providing clients with efficient, practical, and tailored solutions. The firm is particularly sought for the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards, by ensuring uninterrupted service and support throughout the proceedings until they are successfully completed.

Arbitration

One of the firm’s particular areas of expertise is arbitration. Bezen & Partners has successfully represented clients in high-profile cases involving a variety of disputes, including construction, corporate, shareholder, tax, sports and investment. Serdar Bezen, head of disputes, is a listed arbitrator at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC), the Energy Disputes Arbitration Center (EDAC), and the London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM). The team acts as counsel in domestic institutional and ad hoc arbitrations and co-counsel in foreign institutional and ad hoc arbitrations (together with foreign or international counsel). Its partners have also been called to act as expert witnesses in high profile arbitration cases.

Commercial & Employment Disputes

Bezen & Partners represents clients in both commercial (including trade and shareholder) and employment dispute settlement and litigation. Bezen & Partners also offers expert advice and guidance on dispute resolution and risk management strategies to clients. The firm’s experienced legal team provides practical solutions to help clients navigate complex legal issues and minimize potential risks associated with commercial and employment disputes.

Administrative Disputes

Bezen & Partners’ regulatory group specialises in administrative disputes. Aykut Bakırcı, the former head of legal of the Privatisation Authority, leads the team in advising clients on the impacts of state acts, including the cancellation of permits and licences, and litigation before the administrative courts (including the Council of State). Bezen & Partners’ regulatory practice offers expert advice to minimise investment risks and manages discussions with state entities, helping to counter risks associated with administrative law disputes.

Tax Disputes

The firm’s tax practice is led by Ege Göktuna, a prominent law professor and practitioner with extensive experience in tax structuring and litigation. The firm’s tax group provides invaluable support to clients in structuring their investments in a tax efficient manner, seeking assistance with tax applications related to incentives, as well as with pre-dispute negotiations with tax authorities. The firm also assists clients in obtaining tax rulings for specific cases and has represented clients in disputes with tax authorities.

Trade and Customs

The firm has an in-house trade and customs team, complemented by Ayberk Dilmen, a licensed customs consultant. This team offers advice to clients on customs law and international trade, including customs clearance, international trade, import & export, international transportation, foreign direct investment transactions and investment incentive certificates. The firm is well equipped with its legal customs expertise and practical knowledge of customs affairs in providing clients with assistance in their dealings with the customs authorities.

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