Pelister Keki Sarac & Co's growing energy practice includes former Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office partner lawyer Emre Keki, who has a strong focus on renewable energy.

Leveraging Dentons’ global reach while drawing on the firm’s specialised regulatory bench, Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership is a go-to name for complex, multi-layered energy mandates. The firm’s dedicated energy regulation team advises across the full value chain, from electricity and petroleum markets to LNG, renewables, transmission, pricing and compliance. Practice head Barlas Balcıoğlu continues to steer high-value project finance and infrastructure work. He is ably supported by Şahin Ardıyok, whose deep regulatory insight anchors the team’s advice on market conduct, tariff matters and competition-adjacent issues, and Ceren Su, who remains a key contact for transactional work, particularly in energy-driven M&A.

Boden Law advises on a broad mix of energy work spanning project finance, M&A and energy trading, as well as fuel offtake arrangements, joint ventures and related disputes. The team is frequently instructed on transactions in highly regulated sectors and is noted for its ability to navigate complex contractual and regulatory dependencies. Founding partner Değer Boden leads on strategic and cross-border mandates, regularly assisting clients across the power, oil and gas, ports, mining, and infrastructure sectors. She is ably supported by Yaren Yağdereli, who specialises in advising clients on regulatory compliance, licensing procedures, and project development in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on renewable energy.

Blending regulatory expertise with on-the-ground market insight, Çakmak Attorney Partnership has carved out a distinct position in Turkey’s energy sector for its team dedicated exclusively to energy regulation. The group advises on issues spanning renewables, LNG, smart-grid reforms and tariff setting, and has recently seen increased instructions on EPC and construction matters. It also continues to handle electricity-related disputes and compliance questions arising from market and regulatory changes. Practice head Mesut Çakmak remains the go-to for project finance and privatisation work, while fellow co-head Mustafa Durakoğlu leads on headline energy developments. Elsewhere in the team, Ayşe Eda Biçer Özen is a key port of call for lenders and sponsors seeking assistance on major acquisitions and financing, while Nazli Başak Ayık plays a key role in structuring security and financing documentation.

Anchored by decades of experience on major Turkish energy and infrastructure projects, Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership continues to advise on cross-border pipeline development, complex regulatory mandates, M&A and financing work, as well as emerging areas such as EV product development and legislative support for sector regulators. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: Ümit Hergüner, who takes the lead on many of the firm’s major project infrastructure and energy matters; Deniz Tuncel, who is noted for his focus on major energy development projects such as cross-border pipelines and electricity generation facilities, including those based on renewables; and Zeynep Tor, who regularly assists clients in long term energy infrastructure projects. Piraye Kuranel Başol is a pivotal figure in the firm’s financing and debt-restructuring mandates.

Bezen & Partners remains a prominent player in Turkey’s energy market, advising across the full spectrum of power generation, electricity regulation, and oil and gas work. The team is particularly active in renewable projects and continues to support major pipeline and gas-storage developments, backed by deep expertise in electricity market law, privatisations and transfer-of-operational-rights schemes. At the helm is a trio of specialists: Yesim Bezen, whose work spans the commercialisation and financing of large-scale domestic and cross-border energy projects; Aykut Bakırcı, whose regulatory acumen continues to guide clients through complex privatisation models and electricity and gas legislation; and Banu Bölükemini, who advises on project documentation, regulatory frameworks, and the financing structures underpinning energy infrastructure.

Lauded for its ability to combine ‘deep sector expertise with a sharp commercial mind’, Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli maintains a strong position in Turkey’s energy market, advising on the full spectrum of electricity, natural gas and petroleum work, including import-export mandates, storage arrangements, wholesale agreements and greenfield investments. The firm is particularly noted for its longstanding involvement in complex cross-border oil and gas projects and its deep understanding of the regulatory framework governing upstream and midstream activities. The practice is jointly steered by Okan Demirkan, whose practice spans energy, procurement, PPP and infrastructure, and Melis Öget Koç, who handles the regulatory dimensions of major energy M&A. Cihan Mercan advises extensively on intergovernmental and host-government agreements.

Possessing the ‘ideal balance between thoroughness and practicality’, Paksoy maintains a broad energy practice that spans the full lifecycle of major upstream, midstream and downstream projects, advising on M&A, project development, power purchase arrangements, construction and supply contracts, operation and maintenance agreements, and greenfield and brownfield investments. The team’s multidisciplinary model, combining regulatory insight with deep experience in financing and complex contract structures, positions it as a trusted advisor to sponsors, contractors, IPPs, state-owned entities, and leading engineering and technology companies. Practice head Sera Somay leads on the financing and development of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, while Zekican Samlı provides specialist guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing, and PPP structures.

The ‘very responsive’ team at YAZICI Attorney Partnership acts across the full spectrum of upstream work, from exploration and production licences to joint operating arrangements, rehabilitation agreements and major field development projects. The team is equally active on large-scale infrastructure mandates, including pipelines and processing facilities, where it frequently navigates complex host government and intergovernmental agreements. Co-chair Murat Yazici draws on decades of in-house and managerial experience within leading international energy companies, lending the practice its strong commercial grounding. Co-lead Kerem Ariç broadens the group’s reach into electricity and renewable energy transactions, advising on financing structures, regulatory frameworks and market-entry work across highly regulated power markets.

ASC Law Office continues to stand out for its regulatory command of Turkey’s hydroelectric, thermal, wind, solar and natural gas sectors, advising on complex, multi-layered mandates that require navigation of dense regulatory frameworks. The team is increasingly active on the financing side, recently steering major syndicated loan facilities, IPO preparations and large-scale debt restructurings for energy companies. At the helm, Okan Beygo and Levent Yetkil bring significant project finance capability, with Yetkil offering particular experience in EPC-related issues, while Fulya Sert Topçu remains a central figure on the firm’s most significant financing transactions.

Çigdemtekin Aranci Günes advises across the full lifecycle of energy assets, handling mandates that span hydroelectric development, wind and solar projects, natural gas operations, trading activities, and major acquisition work. The firm is regularly sought out for complex investment transactions in the sector, drawing on its blend of regulatory, corporate, and transactional capability. Ayça Arancı specialises in energy law, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes transactions. She leads the team alongside Gamze Çiğdemtekin Ozer, who remains a leading figure on privatisations and large-scale M&A.

Singled out for its ‘deep regulatory insight, commercial pragmatism, and ability to deliver tailored legal solutions in a fast-evolving market’, Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein advises across the full sweep of Turkey’s energy and infrastructure landscape, bringing together regulatory, project finance, M&A, and disputes capability within a single industry-focused team. The practice handles mandates spanning electricity generation (including renewables), upstream oil and gas, mining, and major PPP and infrastructure developments. New practice head Şeyma Olğun ‘brings strategic foresight and a calm, solution-oriented approach to negotiations’.

GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) continues to act on large-scale financings across wind, solar, hydroelectric and other conventional and renewable power projects. The team assists lenders, IFIs, sponsors and developers through the complex framework governing Türkiye’s energy transition, spanning electricity market legislation, renewable incentives, grid-related issues and cross-border interconnection projects. The practice is jointly steered by Güniz Gökçe, a go-to adviser for Turkish and international financial institutions on major financings, and Ateş Turnaoğlu, who plays a key role in regulatory strategy and negotiations on project financing transactions.

Housing a team that earns praise for its ‘very client-centric approach’, Kesikli Law Firm draws on deep experience across multinational energy, construction and infrastructure mandates, regularly guiding clients through the practical, financing and regulatory demands of large-scale projects in Turkey and beyond. Practice head Omer Kesikli remains a key adviser on the development and operation of power plants and major energy facilities. He is ably supported by Onur Durak, who provides critical regulatory insight on licensing, compliance and market rules shaping Turkey’s energy landscape.

KILINÇ LAW & CONSULTING‘s energy practice works seamlessly across project finance, M&A, regulatory and disputes mandates. The group is particularly active on major oil, gas and refinery projects, underlined by its involvement in both contentious and non-contentious mandates for key market players. Founding partner Levent Lezgin Kılınç brings experience on significant energy developments, while Seray Özsoy Yavuz advises on energy-sector M&A transactions, and Duygu Doğan Şahiner leads on energy-related disputes.

Orak Attorneys at Law is noted for its deep command of Turkey’s energy regulatory framework, advising on the development, construction, and operation of power projects, including a steady flow of thermal plant mandates. The team is equally active on acquisition work and related disputes, often navigating complex permitting and compliance issues. Cem Cagatay Orak leads the practice, and is recognised for his expertise in securing administrative and environmental permits for energy-related M&A and project finance transactions.

Well-regarded for its ‘deep understanding of the energy sector’, ÖzmenYalçin maintains a prominent presence in Turkey’s project development and financing market, acting for banks and financial institutions on complex energy-sector financings and refinancings. The team is equally active on the corporate side, guiding energy companies through IPOs and listings. Ömer Gökhan Özmen draws on decades of experience advising on landmark power and natural gas projects, while Damla Keskin Şerbetcioğlu plays a key role across equity capital markets work, share transactions, and project finance mandates. Güneş Yalçın has extensive knowledge and experience in structured finance transactions.

Advising on M&A linked to regulated industries, such as energy, mining, and natural resources, is Atayilmaz Enkür Çetinkaya Öner (AECO) Law Office. The team is jointly led by Gokhan Enkür and Yafes Öner. Enkür is experienced in energy-related M&A and private equity, while Öner has a strong background in acquisition transactions in the energy sector, specifically electricity and renewable energy. He also leads matters regarding onshore wind farm portfolios, advising and negotiating with suppliers, and installation agreements.

Ozlem Ege Polat leads the team at EGE ÇAKIRCA, which has broad expertise in transactions and litigation within the energy sector and regularly advises on the structuring of energy contracts, power purchase agreements, and energy-related disputes.

Combining ‘deep regulatory knowledge with strong commercial understanding’, Erdem & Erdem Law Office advises across the full lifecycle of major energy and infrastructure projects, with recent work spanning solar installations, wind and waste-to-energy developments, large-scale pipelines, and transport-sector PPPs. Ercüment Erdem continues to steer the firm’s involvement in high-value renewable power mandates, while Tuna Colgar is a go-to specialist for EPC and long-term service agreements.

Ergün Avukatlik Bürosu centres its energy practice on project finance, M&A and capital markets transactions, drawing on deep experience in complex infrastructure work, particularly PPP-structured energy projects. The team regularly advises both sponsors and lenders on the development, financing and refinancing of major power assets. Practice head Çağdaş Evrim Ergün has an excellent track record in representing sponsors and lenders in the development and financing of several major projects in the energy, transportation and health sectors. Burcu Baltacıoğlu is noted for her ‘strong legal expertise’, while Lara Sezerler adds further strength through her focus on M&A and capital markets transactions in the sector.

Fielding an ‘exceptionally responsive and client-oriented’ team, Gen Temizer Erdogan Girgin Attorney Partnership remains a key port of call for global investors, energy conglomerates and domestic developers on complex structuring, regulatory clearances, and cross-border M&A. The team’s recent work spans major divestments and acquisitions across renewables, oil and gas and energy-tech. Bringing together corporate, finance, and regulatory capability, Baran Gen leads on market-shaping M&A mandates, while Ömer Erdoğan guides clients through intricate project financing structures. Ebru Temizer remains a key adviser on administrative and contentious matters.

Representing clients in dealings with the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), the Ministry of Energy, and other authorities, Hansu Attorney Partnership‘s energy practice covers energy project lifecycles from regulatory analysis, due diligence, and licensing to operational compliance. Ömer Faruk Hansu and Ata Torun spearhead the team together, with Hansu advising both public authorities and private sector developers and Torun acting for international corporations.

KST Law / Kinstellar Istanbul advises across the full energy lifecycle, from cross-border financings and project structuring to regulatory compliance, permitting and major public and private M&A. The practice is particularly active on mandates requiring both English-law capability and close navigation of Turkey’s complex regulatory regime, frequently acting for power producers, traders, lenders and multinational energy groups. Edmund Emre Özer leads the team and is noted for his work on high-value acquisition financings and infrastructure deals.

Lexist Law Firm advises across the full spectrum of oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy projects, with a practice that is particularly noted for its regulatory depth in complex, multinational energy arbitrations. The team is regularly engaged on major power plant investments and tech transfer mandates, as well as advising on regulatory interpretations and investor–state matters. Practice head Mesut Kaya brings specialist expertise in nuclear energy, including regulatory implementation and project structuring. Murat Erbilen acts on a wide range of project development and dispute work.

Moroglu Arseven delivers transactional, regulatory, and disputes support across a broad spectrum of energy markets, with a notable focus on renewable energy and the acquisition and divestment of generation portfolios. The team regularly advises on complex buy-side and sell-side mandates, supported by the firm’s wider strength in highly regulated industries. Co-chair Benan Arseven is a key commercial adviser to major energy clients, while Hazal Baydar plays a central role in drafting and negotiating M&A and project finance documentation and steering the day-to-day execution of transactions.

The team at Sakar Law Office handles a range of work in the energy realm, including SPV formation, licensing, and O&M contracts. The team advises natural gas companies within Turkey, with the head of the team, Gözde Esen Sakar, leading a high number of matters. Sakar’s knowledge spans across M&A, joint ventures, banking, and project finance transactions, regularly acting for clients in the energy, oil and gas, and mining industries.

Tunc Firat Dereli Attorney Partnership advises across the full life cycle of energy sector investments, with regular instructions on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters. The team is also active in project finance, supported by the longstanding experience of co-head Zeynel Tunç, whose work spans major infrastructure developments. Fellow co-head Nazlı Dereli Oba is a central contact for energy M&A and equity capital markets work, including IPOs.

TUNCA ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP advises across both conventional and renewable energy projects, offering regulatory, transactional, and compliance support to a broad spectrum of sector stakeholders. The firm is frequently instructed on matters requiring courtroom advocacy, with founding partner Sidar Tunca bringing extensive experience before civil, administrative, and commercial courts. Ahmet İlker Doğan has deep expertise across M&A, energy & mining, and competition law, while Serhat Bayraktutan continues to oversee a diverse portfolio of contentious mandates.