The multidisciplinary team at Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki is well equipped to advise on a range of matters within the energy sector, including contract arrangements, project finance, regulatory disputes, investment consultancy, and risk management. As head of the practice, Barlas Balcioğlu has extensive experience in energy performance contracts, energy legislation, and licensing. Şahin Ardıyok leads the competition, public policy, and regulation team, and is recommended for his handling of matters relating to public-private partnerships (PPP) and energy regulations. Ceren Su is also noted for her expertise in project financing and M&As within the energy sector.

Bezen & Partners continues to maintain its stellar reputation for the full gamut of energy related issues, routinely advising investors, lenders, developers and other stakeholders on power generation and distribution projects. The group regularly acts for both domestic and international energy companies in range of financing and licensing mandates. Aykut Bakırcı heads the team with his in-depth knowledge of the legal framework governing the energy sector. Co-leading the team alongside him are Yeşim Bezen and Banu Bölükemini; Bezen is well-versed in project documentation, and Bölükemini is known for her expertise in energy financing transactions.

Boden Law houses a broad practices which is home to a ‘highly capable’ team. Led by Değer Boden, the team has experience in handling a wide range of mandates, involving project financing, engineering procurement and construction contracts, and M&A. Ceren Saraçgil is noted for her depth of experience within the energy sector and her understanding of the regulatory landscape. İnanç Akalın is a key name within the team, and is noted for his expertise in construction related issues

With offices in both Istanbul and Ankara, Çakmak Attorney Partnership is well placed to handle a wide breadth of energy related mandates, including advising on regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, and assisting with project financing and development within the renewable energy industry. Mesut Çakmak heads the team alongside Zeynep Çakmak and Mustafa Durakoğlu. Other key members of the team include Ayşe Eda Biçer Özen and Nazli Başak Ayık, both of whom have in-depth experience acting for sponsors and lenders in relation to the acquisition and development of projects within the energy and infrastructure sector.

The ‘experienced' team at Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership maintains its strong reputation for handling pipeline and international energy transmission projects. The group regularly represents global energy companies in complex financing transactions, M&A, and disputes. Ümit Hergüner, co-founder of the firm, is recommended for large international projects related to infrastructure and energy. Hergüner leads the team alongside Zeynep Tor and Deniz Tuncel. Piraye Kuranel Başol is noted for her broad regulatory knowledge, and her experience in financing matters within the renewable energy and mining industries.

With strong capabilities in handling cross-border transactions, Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci Law Firm is known for representing both local and global energy companies. The team regularly handles a broad variety of mandates relating to licensing, M&A, project development, and sustainable financing within the renewable energy sector. Practice heads Ayca Arancı and Gamze Çiğdemtekin Özer are both highly experienced at handling corporate matters within the energy sector. Başak Güneş stands out for her deep knowledge of sale agreements and disputes.

The energy, mining and infrastructure team at Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein regularly advises clients on regulatory issues, project financings, and M&A. The broad practice covers a wide variety of industries within the energy sector, including electricity, mining production, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Nigar Gökmen leads the team and is particularly experienced at handling PPP related issues, as well as the development of energy projects. Bertan Başkaya is also a prominent member of the team that frequently conducts due diligence, in addition to assisting clients with energy trade and construction contracts.

Okan Demirkan and Melis Öget Koç co-head the team at Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli, which is noted for its deep knowledge of the natural gas market and also regularly advises on matters relating to petroleum, nuclear energy, renewable energy, and electricity. The team frequently handles matters relating to licensing, regulatory compliance, private-public partnerships, and M&A. Cihan Mercan is a key name of note within the team, regularly assisting with complex projects within the oil and gas sector.

Paksoy frequently handles matters relating to project financing and development, construction and supply contracts, and drafting power purchase agreements. The team, which is led by the 'outstanding' Sera Somay, is also experienced at representing high-profile lenders on the restructuring process of energy projects in Turkey. Zekican Samlı regularly advises investors and consultants on a variety of regulatory matters concerning licensing, PPPs, and investments.

With offices in both Ankara and Istanbul, Yazici Attorney Partnership is known for its deep expertise in energy-related infrastructure projects. The team regularly performs risk assessments, and advises on long-term supply contracts, among other matters. Practice head Murat Yazici is noted for his longstanding experience in advising on international mandates within the oil and gas industry, particularly within jurisdictions in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Kerem Arıç co-leads the team alongside Yazici, and is noted for his broad knowledge of oil and natural gas exploration licensing.

The team at Gen Temizer routinely provides clients with advice on transaction documentation for cross-border financings within the energy sector. The firm handles a wide variety of matters for clients, including handling licensing and permits, strategies for project development, and the drafting of power purchase agreements. Baran Gen regularly handles complex M&A while Ebru Temizer is recommended for dispute resolution arising across a variety of sectors. Bulut Girgin is another key team member. Since publication, Edmund Emre Özer and Şeyma Olğun left the firm.

GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) is highly experienced at advising sponsors, lenders, and project developers within the renewable energy sector, on wind, solar, and biomass power plant projects. The team, which is co-led by Güniz Gökçe and Ateş Turnaoğlu, regularly handles matters related to project financing and refinancing, negotiations, and acquisitions. Can Argon is key name of note who regularly assists clients with high-value transactions within the energy sector.

Kesikli Law Firm has extensive experience in handling international corporate transactions within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The group offers comprehensive advice on the regulatory framework in Turkey, lease contracts, dispute resolution, and market entry requirements. Ömer Kesikli leads the team with his ‘outstanding’ energy expertise, regularly acting for energy and investment companies. Onur Durak is a key name of note within the practice.

The team at KILINÇ LAW & CONSULTING works closely with the project finance, M&A, and dispute resolution departments to provide a multidisciplinary approach to energy-related matters. The firm regularly assists its international client base with mandates concerning a broad range of energy industries, including petroleum, renewable energy, and natural gas. Levent Lezgin Kılınç and Seray Özsoy Yavuz lead the team. Nigar Guliyeva is noted for her experience resolving energy-related disputes.

Led byCem Çağatay Orak, the team at Orak Attorneys at Law handles a wide range of matters for clients, including regulatory issues, dispute resolution, acquisitions, and project development. Bolstering the team, Gözde Işıksal Orak contributes her broad expertise in advising independent oil companies.

Headed by Güneş Yalçın and Ömer Gökhan Özmen, the team at ÖzmenYalçin is highly experienced at advising on project financing and development within the energy market. Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu possesses in-depth knowledge of the sale and transmission of electricity, IPOs, and cross-border financing transactions. The team is strengthened by the arrival of associate Beril Çetin in September 2022 from Pekin & Pekin, who brings her experience in project financing.

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office is well versed in the regulatory framework governing the renewable energy landscape, mining and natural resources industries. Emre Keki leads the team alongside Gokhan Enkur, who is recommended for oil and gas related matters. Kerim Pelister is noted for his in-depth experience with M&A and restructuring within the energy sector.

ASC Law Office's team, which is headed by Okan Beygo and Levent Yetkil, has experience in handling the full range of matters relating renewable energy, including wind, solar, natural gas, and hydroelectricity. Other key members of the team include Merve Mert, who advises on infrastructure investments and project finance.

Erdem & Erdem Law Office advises a diverse client base of energy companies, oil and gas corporations, independent energy producers and infrastructure firms. Led by Tuna Çolgar, the team handles a variety of matters, including cross-border transactions, and project financing. Mert Karamustafaoğlu is recommended for his handling of competition law issues within the energy sector. The team was strengthened by the arrival of ex-energy advisor Tolga Turan in October 2022, contributing his longstanding in-house experience within the energy sector.

Exhibiting vast experience in project finance issues, the team at Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu regularly advises on the development and financing of renewable power projects in Turkey. Practice head Çağdaş Evrim Ergün has in-depth experience representing sponsors and lenders, and Burcu Baltacıoğlu is a key name within the practice.

Led by Murat Erbilen, Lexist Law Firm‘s energy practice handles a wide range of issues across the oil and gas and renewables industries. Mesut Kaya is noted for his broad knowledge of nuclear power projects, often advising on corporate governance issues. Kadir Özdemir regularly assists project owners and contractors with project agreements in relation to wind power projects.

The energy, utilities, and renewables team at Moroglu Arseven provides advice to its varied client list, which consists of players in the oil, renewable energy, and mining industries. The team, which is co-led by Benan Arseven and Hazal Baydar, has broad experience in advising clients on cross-border energy distribution, operation and maintenance contracts, purchase power agreements, and project financing.

Sayin Law & Consulting regularly assists both Turkish and global energy and petroleum companies with regulatory issues, licensing, M&A, and legal documentation, among other matters. Founding partner Murat Sayin has extensive experience advising on energy law. Sayin leads the team alongside İlhan Kul and Beril Atikyilmaz. Onur Pajo is a key contact within the practice for contentious mandates.

With its strong background in banking and finance, Tunc Firat Dereli Attorney Partnership is well equipped to assist clients with the financing of power and utilities projects. Practice co-head Zeynel Tunç routinely advises on major international finance transactions and infrastructure investments, while co-head Nazlı Dereli Oba regularly acts for energy companies. Bengü Coşkun, Aydan Fırtına and Melih Kara are key names within the team.

In addition representing energy and mining companies in disputes, TUNCA ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP also advises on large transactions concerning oil and gas, renewable energy, and power plant projects. The ‘outstanding’ Sidar Tunca heads the team alongside Ayşegül Filiz and Serhat Bayraktutan. The team combines its expertise in competition law, banking and finance, and arbitration to assist clients with the full range of energy and mining related issues.