Aydin Law, a corporate, commercial, energy, and infrastructure boutique, is led by Serhat Aydın and has grown its offering with the 2025 arrival of Barış Demirsatan.

Biçer Güner Attorneys-at-Law is led by corporate and M&A expert Burçak Kurt Biçer, who is also skilled in data protection, employment, as well as banking and finance.

Cukur & Partners continues to grow its commercial, corporate, and M&A practice with new recruitments,  and is particularly experienced advising international clients. The team is led by İrem Soyman Alevok and Devrim Cukur.

EGE ÇAKIRCA has significantly bolstered its M&A and corporate practice with the arrival of Tuna Çakırca Engür from Çigdemtekin Aranci Günes in May 2025.

Gökhan Okan joined Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu in January 2025 from Çakmak Attorney Partnership, bringing with him extensive experience in international M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and cross-border investments.

The newly bolstered STG Partners is an emerging player in the corporate and M&A space. The group is led by Burcu Tuzcu Ersin and Gökçe Güler Şirin.

Meltem Akol leads the group at Akol Law, a favoured advisor on international M&A transactions in sectors such as fintech, telecoms, packaging, and healthcare. Praised as a practitioner with ‘exceptional judgment', her broad knowledge includes private equity transactions, joint ventures, capital markets, banking and structured finance, as well as privatisations. Joining from Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership in April 2025, Onur Yorgun specialises in M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, PE transactions, and strategic investments, while M&A expert Pınar Isı is another key team member. Tugce Tatari left the firm in April 2025.

Praised as ‘a premier legal powerhouse in Turkey‘, Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership is a go-to group for both domestic and multijurisdictional transactions, acting for a broad client base, including entrepreneurs, start-ups, government agencies as well as leading global entities. Practice head Galip M. Selçuk is a reputed cross-border M&A practitioner, and Selim Keki is an expert in both corporate and compliance work. The group also includes Doğan Eymirlioğlu, who is knowledgeable in the energy, infrastructure, real estate and insurance industries, Selahattin Kaya who specialises in M&A in the private equity sector, and Okan Arıcan who is a trusted advisor to venture capital and private equity funds, as well as entrepreneurs.

The top-tier commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein is highly skilled in big-ticket transactions in industries such as gaming, TMT, manufacturing, logistics, and food and beverage. Leading the group, Eren Kurşun  is an M&A and private equity expert with extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions. Duygu Turgut is seasoned in a range of corporate matters in addition to M&A, and Ali Selim Demirel is a key lawyer for arbitration and international M&A disputes. Mehmetcan Atasoy is another key practitioner for M&A, PE, and capital markets transactions. Orcun Solak  joined KECOS  in January 2026.

GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) has an ‘A-Class M&A team‘ with notable expertise in cross-border investment matters, and has unique strenght in M&A in the energy sector, including in renewables. The group is also highly skilled in real estate and insurance transactions. Praised as a ‘natural dealmaker‘, practice head Emre Özşar advises both Turkish and global companies on high-profile M&A transactions in Turkey as well as in other jurisdictions. Can Tolga Tezel has extensive experience representing investors and corporates in all aspects of private equity and private and public M&A, and Gökçen Durgut is proficient in M&A, partnerships, and corporate restructurings.

A team ‘widely recognised for its exceptional expertise in M&A transactions‘, Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is seasoned in both domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A matters in a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, ports, and mobile gaming. The group is overseen by Ümit Hergüner, a go-to advisor for international corporates and the energy sector, and Kayra Üçer, who is an expert in both M&A and corporate governance. Mert Oğuzülgen is highly skilled in cross-border M&A transactions, as is the ‘extremely knowledgeable‘ Deniz Tuncel, who is also proficient in joint ventures. The team also includes Zeynep Tor , who is skilled in real estate matters, and the ‘stand-out‘ Tolga İpek.

Co-led by Umut Kolcuoğlu and Serhan Kocaklı, Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli is distinguished on the market by its ‘depth of expertise and ability to handle highly complex matters with precision, strategic foresight, and commercial pragmatism.' The group has niche capabilities in deals involving Turkish ports, and is highly experienced in a broad range of cross-border and domestic transactions, including private and public M&As, venture capital investment funds, and reverse flip-up structures. Key practitioners include M&A and corporate expert Gökçe İldiri Coşgüner, Bihter Bozbay Inan, who is a key advisor to private equity clients and strategic investors, and Melis Öget Koç.

Paksoy has a go-to M&A team with extensive experience advising strategic and financial investors on the operational and regulatory landscape in Turkey across multiple sectors. The group is well-versed in cross-border transactions and all types of investment structures, especially in the private equity space, including full acquisitions, minority investments, mergers, spin-offs, joint ventures, and asset deals. Co-leading the group, Stéphanie Beghe Sönmez and the ‘outstanding‘ Elvan Aziz are both reputed corporate and M&A practitioners. Other notable lawyers include Ayşe Demirel Atakan who focuses on PE, Nihan Bacanak, who is a healthcare and pharma expert, and public M&A specialist Nazlı Bezirci.

Clifford Chance is a favoured advisor to domestic and and international corporates and financial investors on a broad range of transactions, with a particular focus on cross-border acquisitions, private and public M&A, and asset transfers. The group is especially knowledgeable in sectors such as financial services, food and beverage, energy, and healthcare. Overseeing the group, Itır Çiftçi is a reputed M&A lawyer with ‘sound judgment‘ in cross-border transactions, and Deniz Göcük is highly skilled in energy and infrastructure M&A. Deniz Yetkin is ‘pro-active and thinks ahead‘, and Umut Özdoğan  is a ke lawyers for cross-border M&A.

The ‘outstanding‘ Gen Temizer Erdogan Girgin Attorney Partnership has a reputable commercial, corproate and M&A group that regularly advises on high-value, regulated, and cross-border deals. The team is especially strong in structuring private equity deals, and is highly active in sectors including life sciences, e-commerce, mining and energy transition. Practice head and M&A veteran Baran Gen, whose ‘technical competence and human touch are unparalleled‘, is known for advising on complex transactions, especially in the regulated sectors. The group also includes Ebru Temizer who is a go-to advisor on mandates where corporate strategy and litigation risk intersect, Dila Topuz who is experienced in cross-border M&A, private equity and capital markets, and seasoned M&A specialist Mine Tüzün Sekmen who joined in 2025 from Hourani & Partners.

KST Law / Kinstellar Istanbul has a stellar group specialising in M&A, corporate, and private equity matters. With unique strength in cross-border transactions, the team advises both local and international clients across a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, infrastructure and energy. The practice is co-led by Edmund Emre Özer, whose practice spans cross-border M&A, joint ventures, capital markets transactions, and corporate finance issues in multiple sectors, and Mert Elçin, who focuses on M&A, banking and finance transactions, insolvency, and restructuring matters.

Moral | Kinikoglu | Pamukkale Attorney Partnership has extensive experience with M&A and private equity transactions, acting for a diverse range of domestic and international corporations, both on buyer and seller side. The team also excels in general corporate advisory services, including contract management, daily corporate advice, and regulatory compliance. The practice is co-headed by cross-border M&A expert Vefa Reşat Moral whose advice is ‘clear, practical, and commercially grounded‘, and the ‘exceptional lawyer‘ Serra Haviyo KC,who is skilled in both M&A and private equity mandates.

Acting for a broad range of domestic and international start-ups, venture capital funds, and blue-chip corporations, Moroglu Arseven is praised for combining ‘technical precision with practical, business-minded advice‘. The team is proficient in corporate governance and compliance, and has extensive experience with M&A deals in regulated sectors such as e-commerce, manufacturing, and life sciences. Co-leading the group, E. Seyfi Moroğlu is highly skilled in cross-border M&A and market entries, and E. Benan Arseven is an expert in corporate and commercial law in the manufacturing and energy sectors. Other notable practitioners include Başak Acar, Hazal Baydar, and Sevi İslamageç Utkan. Burcu Tuzcu Ersin left the group in February 2025.

TURUNÇ advises a broad range of Turkish and global clients on cross-border M&A mandates, and has extensive experience in a diverse array of sectors, including online gaming, media, and energy. The group is particularly well-placed to assist private equity and venture capital funds on their investment and divestment mandates, especially in the tech space. The group is co-led by Noyan Turunç and Kerem Turunç, both seasoned corporate and M&A specialists, and also includes İltem Dokurlar who is an expert in cross-border M&A and finance deals.

Praised for its ‘strong international expertise and excellent foreign client support‘, Atayilmaz Enkür Çetinkaya Öner (AECO) Law Office advises a wide range of corporate and commercial clients both in Turkey and abroad, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. The group is highly knowledgeable in key regulated industries, such as in transactions relating to administrative and regulatory matters, individual and collective labour law, and construction issues. The team can also leverage its specialists in tech, IT, and data protection law to provide a cross-disciplinary service to clients. The practice is overseen by Gökhan Enkür, Yafes Öner, Darius Alam, Emre Atayılmaz, and Cagri Cetinkaya.

Described as ‘a team includes some of the most renowned corporate and M&A practitioners in the country‘, Bener Law Office advises both domestic and foreign clients such as multinational companies, funds, financial institutions, and high-growth ventures on a broad range of transactions and corporate matters. Both overseeing the group, Bahar Ülgen Hasşerbetçi, is a prominent M&A and venture capital specialist who excels in tech, fintech, and digital platform transactions, and Eren Üçok is an expert in complex corporate structures, shareholder alignment issues and board-level disputes. The team also includes Cem Davutoğlu, who is seasoned in landmark privatisations, capital markets offerings, and M&A transactions, and Fatoş Otcuoğlu, joining from Pekin Bayar Mizrahi in April 2025, who brings extensive experience in cross-border transactions, regulatory structuring, and high-growth investments.

Praised for its ability to ‘meet the demands of global companies‘, Bezen & Partners advises a diverse roster of domestic and international clients across industries on a broad range of corporate issues, such as Turkish market entry, M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. Other commercial and corporate expertise includes competition matters, compliance advice, employment, commercial contracts, and foreign direct investment issues. Co-leading the team, Serdar Bezen has a wide-ranging practice with a particular focus on corporate and M&A, and Berkin Murat Soylu is also a specialist in corporate and commercial law.

Praised for the ‘strength of its team and the consistency of its high-quality legal services‘, Çakmak Attorney Partnership is seasoned in all aspects of corproate law and M&A transactions. An experienced advisor to financial and strategic investors, the group is especially reputed for its knowledge in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Leading the practice, Gülşen Engin has extensive experience in M&A transactions, including issues relating to due diligence, deal structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of share purchase agreements and shareholders’ agreements. Gökhan Okan joined Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu  in January 2025.

Çigdemtekin Aranci Günes advises clients such as multinational corproations, private equity firms, financial institutions, and strategic investors on a broad range of M&A and corporate matters. With experience in sectors such as energy, retail, finance, tech, and manufacturing, the group has notable capabilities in capital markets and public M&A. The practice is co-led by seasoned M&A and capital markets specialist Gamze Çiğdemtekin, and Ayça Arancı, who is an expert in energy law, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes transactions. Başak Güneş Kaplan is a key name for corporate, IP, and IT matters. Tuna Çakırca Engür left the group for EGE ÇAKIRCA in December 2024.

The ‘responsive, knowledgeable, and solutions-focused‘ Gökçe is a go-to advisor on commercial, corporate, and M&A mandates relating to tech and digital business. With a client base that includes global companies and major traditional players, as well as tech start-ups and venture capital-backed ventures, the group regularly advises on cross-border issues in the software, telecoms, and media sectors. The team also has considerable expertise in corporate matters involving aspects of compliance, data protection, and commercial contracts. The practice is overseen by Görkem Gökçe, Yagmur Yollu, and Tugce Beyazkilinc.

With particular strenght in cross-border M&A, ÖzmenYalçin is ‘extremely strong both technically and commercially‘, and advises a diverse range of clients on all aspects of M&A, including strategic investments, joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital. The team is also proficient in day-to-day corporate, commercial and compliance matters, and is knowledgeable in sectors such as financial services, e-commerce, energy, manufacturing, and pharma. Key practitioners include Ömer Gökhan Özmen, Güneş Yalçın, Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu, and Cenk Yılgor.

Distinguished by clients for its ‘deep local expertise and an international perspective‘, Pekin Bayar Mizrahi is skilled in a wide range of transactions in both emerging and traditional sectors, with particular expertise in M&A, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, restructurings, and corporate governance. The group is especially well-versed supporting international clients on entity stablishment, cross-border investment structuring, and the negotiation of commercial agreements in Turkey. All highly experienced corporate and M&A practitioners, Selin Bayar, Sertaç Kökenek and Ferhat Pekin co-lead the practice. Fatoş Otcuoğlu joined Bener Law Office in April 2025.

The corporate group at Pelister Keki Sarac & Co is especially well-versed in cross-border transactions, regulated industries, and tech-driven businesses. The group has extensive experience advising international clients on Turkish market entry, as well in as advising Turkish companies on outbound investments, and private equity investors engaged in acquisitions and restructurings. Co-leading the team, corporate and finance specialist Kerim Pelister is praised as a ‘a trusted and experienced dealmaker with a strong business mindset‘, and Emre Keki, also a corporate and M&A specialist, has additional capabilities in environmental, social and governance matters, as well as green investments.

YBK Law Firm in Cooperation with CMS is an excellent choice for cross-border transactions, especially ones in the regulated sectors such as healthcare, telecoms, tech, and energy. The team has extensive experience advising global private equity funds, multinational corporates, and strategic investors on M&A and restructuring mandates involving Turkey. Co-leading the team, Döne Yalcin is seasoned in M&A and Alican Babalıoğlu who is skilled in cross-border M&A in the real estate, infrastructure, insurance, energy and banking sectors. Aslı Budak joined from Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership in June 2025.

Aksan Law Firm is highly knowledgeable in corporate law, and regularly advises clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations on a diverse range of transcations. All co-leading the team, Onur Ergün  is experienced in cross-border M&A transactions, privatizations, joint ventures, and project finance projects, Melih Aksan has niche capabilities in venture capital investments into tech companies, and Şevki Özgür Altındaş specialises in venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, and structured financial transactions.

Co-led by Değer Boden and İnanç Akalın, Boden Law is praised for combining ‘deep legal knowledge with strong commercial awareness‘. The group primarily advises clients in the energy, tech, natural resources, real estate, and infrastructure sectors on project finance, M&A, and energy trade transactions. With notable strength in key regulated sectors, the team can also assist clients on their corporate matters relating to tech-specific compliance.

Egemenoglu can leverage its ‘deep expertise and practical approach in corporate and commercial law‘ to assists a diverse roster of clients on project management, specialising in matters such as M&A, initial public offerings, project finance, and start-up financing. The team also regularly advises on shareholder and governance matters, with emphasis on exit structures and corporate restructurings, and is experienced in strategic acquisitions. The practice is overseen by corporate and M&A specialist Günsel Dede Bursa, Efra Aydın Can who is praised for her ‘strategic vision‘, and Sezen Yılmaz who advises both domestic and foreign clients on a wide range of transactions.

The corporate group at ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law is praised by clients for its ‘first-in-class client focus and thoroughness when it comes to quality of legal advice‘. The team advises both international and domestic clients on transactional matters, business planning, and day-to-day operations, and has considerable expertise in the full range of M&A transactions, as well as in company incorporation and restructuring mandates. The practice is co-headed by Gönenç Gürkaynak who has a wide-ranging practice that includes strength in corporate and commercial matters, and the ‘valued strategic advisor‘ Nazlı Nil Yukaruç who focuses on M&A, as well as general corporate and commercial issues.

Described as ‘proactive in identifying potential risks and offering pragmatic solutions‘, Erdem & Erdem Law Office has extensive experience advising on cross-border transactions and global M&A. The team is well-versed in all aspects of corporate mandates, including incorporation, day-to-day governance, complex restructurings, public offerings, and strategic exits. Ercüment Erdem is praised for his ‘outstanding leadership and ability to see the big picture‘ and is skilled in international commercial law, M&A, privatisations, corporate finance and arbitration. Tuna Colgar specialises in national and multijurisdictional M&A, investments, joint ventures, and share transfer transactions, while Ozgur Kocabasoglu left the group in April 2025.

Led by the ‘extremely confident, professional, and knowledgable' Caner Elmas, Gedik & Eraksoy has extensive experience with a diverse range of corporate matters and M&A deals, and is highly skilled in cross-border transactions, both inbound and outbound, as well as in domestic ones. The group is especially known for its expertise in public takeovers and tender offers, demergers, private M&A, and restructuring-related corporate transactions.

With an extensive track record advising on complex M&A deals, GSG Attorneys at Law/GSG Hukuk is ‘well-versed in working in a fast-paced and international environment’. The team is particularly proficient in assisting international corporations on establishing and expanding their presence in Turkey, with expertise in the formation of foreign branches, joint ventures, and local subsidiaries. İdil Çağal Kuyan leads the practice and is seasoned in corporate, M&A, restructuring, and energy law, and advises on both transactional and regulatory matters.

Gün + Partners advises both domestic and international clients on a broad range of corporate matters, and is notably skilled in cross-border M&A. The team is particularly known for its expertise in the regulated sectors, as well as its proficiency in private deals. The team is co-led by the ‘exemplary‘ Görkem Bilgin who is a corporate and commercial specialist focusing on M&A and corporate governance, and Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş who is experienced in a wide range of M&A projects, and is particularly strong in regulatory-related work.

Co-led Mehmet Karli and Tuvan Yalım, Kabine Law is ‘a growing force on the Turkish market‘ and a seasoned advisor on multi-jurisdictional M&A deals, with a focus on change of control transactions between international and Turkish parties. The group is strong in regulated sectors such as energy and e-commerce, and due to its expertise in dispute resolution, is especially well-placed to handle transactions in contentious and acrimonious settings.

The ‘outstanding‘ group at KILINÇ LAW & CONSULTING has sought-after expertise in corporate and M&A in the energy sector, and is also well-equipped to advise on tourism, logistics, and tech matters. Working extensively with foreign investors, the team is proficient in day-to-day corporate advisory and governance, in addition to being experienced in cross-border joint ventures and M&A transactions. Singled out for her ‘profound legal knowledge and a strategic perspective‘, practice head Seray Özsoy Yavuz is skilled in M&A as well as in capital markets, competition law, and project finance. Levent Lezgin Kılınç is another seasoned M&A practitioner.

Described as a ‘multi-practice team providing due diligence across legal, tax, labour, and finance‘, NAZALI Attorney Partnership regularly advises multinational corporations, private equity firms, venture capital investors, and family-owned enterprises on cross-border M&A. The team is also well-equipped to handle corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters. Leading the group, corporate and M&A specialist Ayşe Ülkü Yalaz has additional capabilities in IT and data protection, and is praised for her ‘exceptional ability to handle complex corporate and transactional matters with clarity, confidence, and strategic vision‘.

Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel is praised for its combination of ‘in-depth knowledge of Turkish corporate and regulatory frameworks with a solid understanding of international M&A practices‘. The team has a seasoned corporate group that regularly advises on a broad range of domestic and cross-border M&A deals, with particular emphasis on the tech, industry, financial services, and energy sectors. The group is co-led by Bülent Özdirekcan who specialises in corporate, restructuring, and M&A matters, and has notable expertise in tax aspects of transactions, and Arpat Senocak,who is highly skilled in transactions in the regulated sectors.

Abcoo Law Firm has extensive experience advising both buyers and sellers in a broad range of transactions and strategic deals, and has particular expertise in sectors such as real estate, construction, and gaming. The group also has considerable capabilities in day-to-day corporate advisory and governance matters. Praised for the ‘calibre of its people‘, key lawyers include Can Oğuzer, Murat Aygun, Berk Batur and Ayşe Uyanık.

Acar & Ergönen Attorney Partnership is hailed for its deep ‘legal expertise and commercial awareness‘ in both corporate advisory and transactions. With a diverse client base that includes both local businesses and international conglomerates, the team is seasoned in M&A in industries such as energy, cosmetics, and biotech. Duygu Acar Yucesoy and Asli TEZCAN lead the practice.

Drawing on its strenght as a full-service law firm, ASC Law Office has a broad practice that includes considerable capabilities in domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A mandates. The group advises on a broad range of transactions and corporate governance issues, such as capital markets transactions, regulatory compliance, and matters with a dispute resolution element. The practice is overseen by Okan Beygo, Ela Sarı Ojalvo, and Can Payal.

The ‘truly excellent‘ boutique firm Aykan & Co Law Firm has broad experience advising on cross-border transactions, and is especially known for its expertise advising tech-start ups on their investment issues. Practice head Ömer Yigit Aykan is praised as ‘highly skilled in investment law as well as M&A and corporate matters‘. He is a trusted advisor on matters such as multi-jurisdictional M&A, investments, and international contracts, also representing clients in litigation matters involving commercial transactions.

BTS & Partners leverages its ‘deep knowledge and dedication‘ in cross-border M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions, and is particularly sought after for its proficiency in the tech and IT sectors. The group’s expertise includes advisory relating to market-entry, investment, and exit strategies. An M&A specialist, the group led by Selin Beceni, who is also skilled in corporate and public procurement law. Former co-head Zeynep Unlu established UMAY Attorney Partnership in November 2025 and is no longer with the firm.

Çelepçi in cooperation with Schoenherr is experienced in cross-border transactions such as strategic mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings. The team is skilled in a range of industries, with particular emphasis on energy, finance, life sciences, tech, and manufacturing. The practice is co-led by M&A expert Levent Çelepçi, and Murat Kutluğ who is a trusted advisor to international corporates, private equity investors, and financial institutions on both corporate and M&A mandates.

KECOS is a team of ‘young and energetic lawyers‘ with expertise in both domestic and cross-border transactions, and particularly focuses on mid-sized deals in established sectors. The practice is also well-regarded in the digital wellness, blockchain, AI, and sustainable products industries. Co-led by Berk Cin and Özkan Özdoğan, the team also advises its diverse client base, consisting of SMEs as well as conglomerates, on general commercial matters.

Lexist Law Firm is led by corporate and M&A specialist Murat Erbilen who has extensive experience advising on cross-border transactions. The team is particularly skilled in the regulated sectors, such as energy, financial services, construction, as well as TMT, and has notable capabilities in demergers.

Described as ‘unique in its knowledge and experience‘, NSN Law Firm has comprehensive expertise in commercial and corporate matters, routinely advising clients on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and contractual matters. Regularly assisting on cross-border mandates, the team is knowledgeable in sectors such as healthcare, energy, media, IT, manufacturing, and logistics. The practice is co-led by Bilge Derinbay, praised for her ‘outstanding in her ability to see the bigger picture and connect every legal matter to commercial goals‘, and commercial law specialist Nazli Selek.

Pekin & Pekin‘s merger with Özkan Gürden Bingöl Attorney Partnership considerably strengthened its commercial, corporate, and M&A practice. Praised for ‘navigating complex transactions with precision and responsiveness‘, the group advises a diverse client roster of large multinationals, Turkish conglomerates, and brands on M&A, joint ventures, and general corporate advisory. Co-leading the team, Orkun Özkan  specialises in M&A, international transactions, and compliance, and Fırat Yalçın , who focuses on corporate, commercial, and tax.

A team praised as ‘highly competent, responsive, courteous, and solution-oriented‘, Penezoğlu Law Firm is skilled in  M&A, corporate and commercial, as well as capital markets matters. The firm is a trusted advisor to both domestic and international clients on commercial and taxation transactions. Both described as ‘exceptional‘, the practice is co-led by Ozlem Bulut Penezoglu, who is experienced in both M&A as well as day-to-day commercial and operations advice, and Yusuf Gökhan Penezoğlu, who is an expert in tax, capital markets, and commercial law.

With a particular stronghold in M&A, corporate, and energy law, the ‘very talented lawyers‘ at Sengüler & Partners are experienced in domestic and cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. The team also has considerable expertise advising blue-chip clients on corporate governance and commercial disputes. The practice is overseen by corporate law expert Nihan Yigit, who is knowledgeable in the regulated sectors, and Jonathan Blythe, who is skilled in transactions.

SSI Law Firm advises on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and M&A mandates across sectors, and is praised for its ‘exceptional client focus, deep expertise, and practical approach to complex matters‘. The team has a diverse client roster that includes notable foreign and national investors, banks, tax and finance advisors, as well as governmental authorities. The practice is led by corporate and M&A specialist Çigdem Bal Ilgin, who regularly advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Tunc Firat Dereli Attorney Partnership routinely advises on cross-border transactions with a Turkish element. With expertise in the full spectrum of M&A services, the group also asissts international investors, Turkish corporates, private equity funds, and institutional clients on strategic investments and corporate restructuring in the regulated sectors. Praised for their ‘extensive knowledge‘, key lawyers in the team include Zeynel Tunç, Nazlı Dereli Oba, Merve Akkuş, and Elif Yaver.

Praised got its ‘strong expertise, commercial awareness, and collaborative approach‘, Vardar Sanli routinely assists investment funds, multinational tech companies, and regional project developers on M&A transactions, both in domestic and cross-border contexts. The team is also a trusted advisor diverse roster of retainer clients on corporate governance and control structure. A ‘results-oriented and flexible lawyer‘, practice head Çağdaş Umut Vardar is highly skilled in cross-border M&A and is knowledgeable in the e-commerce sector.

Dedicated to startup law, Vircon Legal has ‘deep experience supporting new ventures in international markets‘. The both excels in both financing and startup consultancy as well as in transactions, advising both buyer and seller side. The practice is overseen startups transactions expert Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu, Kubilay Doruk Cetin who is skilled in both M&A and regulatory compliance, and Ceren Düzovalı.

Praised as ‘experts in the field‘, YAZICI Attorney Partnership has a broad practice that includes experience in incorporation and restructurings, day-to-day commercial advice, corporate governance, as well as M&A and spin-offs. The team is especially skilled in the energy, construction, automotive, food and beverage, tech, and defence sectors. The practice is overseen by oil and gas specialist Murat Yazici, Ayşe Yazici Adanir , who is knowledgeable in corporate and arbitration, and Elif Karagözoğlu.

Praised for its ‘deep technical knowledge of M&A with a very pragmatic understanding of the venture capital and angel investment landscape‘, Öncel, Aydin & Uygun Attorney Partnership specialises in foreign investments and has extensive experience advising on all types of transactions and corporate mandates, with sector-specific expertise in industries such as IT, telecoms, fintech, pharma, real estate, manufacturing, and others. The practice is led by Erman Öncel, a seasoned M&A lawyer with strong capabilities in private equity investments.