Turkish Law Firm Worldwide Experience

Sometimes others say it better ...
  • Kesikli Law Firm’s robust construction expertise translates into a practice that specialises in advising on energy and real estate development projects. Other key areas of activity include construction disputes and leasing arrangements. Group head Omer Kesikli is held up by sources for his ‘proven track record in the real estate area’.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2024

  • Kesikli has always been a law firm that provides unique energy and construction sector expertise with its hands-on experience in the regulatory framework, corporate transactions and project contracts. The key strengths and capabilities of the team include creative solutions to overcome regulatory challenges, reach to the network of key people in the market, in-depth knowledge of energy business and vast experience in the market.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2023

  • They have always been our reliable partners getting us the results and efficiency we require. In structuring the legal background of our recent innovative energy projects we have used their profound experience and expertise in corporate law and energy law. We are also developing projects out of Turkey where we receive valuable advice and guidance from Kesikli. They are well-versed in renewables and conventional energy projects.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2023

  • Omer Kesikli is one of the best lawyers in the market, who leads a team of bright lawyers. The hallmarks of the firm are a solid market reputation, adaptation ability to changes, quick and to-the-point responses, attention to details, and exceptionally good quality legal service.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2023

  • Team is able to operate under tight deadlines but still deliver quality and comprehensive work.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2023

  • Humble and thorough. Able to look at things from a pragmatic and objective point of view, without simply being focused on one-sided strategies or advise. Vast knowledge of all aspects of the value-chain in energy, from project sponsor to lenders/investors to service providers, EPC and O&M. They have touched the entire value-chain at one time or another. They understand the nuances of focusing on real risk without leaning on old and outdated paradigms.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2023

  • Always focused on details and attentive to our needs. The level of service is high, and the advice is clearly well analysed and solution-driven. The team is cooperative, understanding and always quick to respond whenever we need. The firm stands out for its industry knowledge, particularly in energy and construction projects and corporate matters.’

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2022

  • 'Their unique approach, negotiation skills and out-of-the-box thinking helped us a lot in our project deals, including financings. Their knowledge relating to our sector and its technical and commercial realities is an invaluable asset for us. The team consists of very practical, friendly and understanding lawyers.’

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2022

  • Kesikli has been our go-to law firm for many years. The firm has dealt with a variety of energy project matters involving financing, bankability, contracting and litigation for us and it is the efficiency and results which ensured our ongoing loyalty. We’ve found that it is not only the firm’s legal expertise but its solid knowledge and insight that really set them apart from the competition.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2023

  • They are acting as our own in-house lawyers. Very skilled to learn new business. Identifying all legal points related to business which our company would like to implement.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2021

  • The overall level of service is high. The team has both practical and academic legal knowledge, but doesn’t focus on being academic; rather they look at what our circumstances require and advise accordingly. They communicate at all levels and ensure we have a clear understanding of the legal technicalities and what can be achieved without any unnecessary legal jargon.

    —The Legal 500 EMEA - 2021

  • Kesikli has a longstanding track record in energy, infrastructure and construction projects in Turkey and in multiple jurisdictions overseas. Its team is sought out for its expertise in project finance, regulatory matters, dispute resolution, joint ventures, shareholders agreements, consortium agreements and strategic alliances.

    — The Legal500 EMEA - 2020

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Providing solutions & results that exceed our clients’ expectations. Here is how we do it.

We ask the right questions

We believe in the power of asking the right questions. We truly listen to and work hand-in-hand with our clients to help them achieve their goals.

We focus on building relationships

We see our clients as our business partners. It is a fact that for all clients, we aim to build long-standing, cooperative relationships, based on an in-depth understanding of what their strategic goals and success require.

We are global

With teams located across Turkey and desk offices around the world, we bring an international vision and extended global reach to an extensive spectrum of client needs — a powerful combination that presents a compelling alternative to larger firms, at a much competitive cost.

We are everywhere you want us to be

Our clients remark upon the benefits they enjoy working with a law firm that is large enough to provide legal services in every corner of Turkey and every key jurisdiction around the world, yet small enough to give them the personal attention they deserve.

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We know what is required to create, enhance and protect real value for our clients.

What we do: Our Legal Services in a Nutshell

We act for companies and businesses as their corporate & commercial lawyers

Our business law attorneys deliver high-level legal advice to companies and individuals from diverse business sectors, including energy, mining, trading, construction, technology, social media, RPA, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and real estate. We utilize our knowledge and experience to efficiently respond to our clients’ needs and provide innovative solutions that work in real business life. While we are an independent business law firm, our corporate lawyers develop long-lasting professional relationships with our corporate clients, and our clients recognize our lawyers as their outside general counsels.

We work with many entities, from small entrepreneurial start-ups to large private and public companies with local and international businesses. Our qualified team of corporate lawyers offers a complete range of corporate and commercial legal services, with their experience in representing all types of stakeholders, including borrowers, lenders, shareholders, contractors, owners, project developers, target companies, board of directors, franchisors, sponsors, partnerships, joint ventures, and government corporations.

While we are the experts in Turkish Law and a leading Turkish Law Firm, our legal services are far beyond the boundaries of Turkey, extending to the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the United States,  the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Our business lawyers’ and experts’ experience in cross-border projects gives us a unique advantage in navigating our clients through the challenges of every key jurisdiction to success.

Our business lawyers advise companies and businesses on the full range of significant transactions, from forming a new company and developing the related corporate documentation, commercial agreements, shareholders agreements to negotiating and closing project deals, project finance arrangements, joint ventures, consortiums, mergers, acquisitions, EPC Contracts, divestitures and technology transfer transactions. In short, we know what businesses need; we provide the required strategic corporate and commercial law advice to our clients, draft, negotiate and implement all manner of business transactions on their behalf. Our lawyers, experts, and attorneys at law are skilled and experienced in all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including company formations, setting up subsidiaries, opening branch offices, providing corporate secretarial services, advising on corporate governance matters, drafting manufacturing, licensing, software, leasing, factoring, franchising, agency, engineering, supply, construction and distribution agreements.

 We provide peace of mind solutions for private individuals

Our competent lawyers are actively engaged in responding to our clients’ needs in their personal businesses and private lives involving matters of reputation protection, liabilities of the board of directors, intellectual property law, criminal defense, artwork ownership, divorce law, the law of inheritance, and real estate law. Our lawyers and attorneys at law are actively engaged in civil, administrative, criminal and tax litigation proceedings. While our strong reputation is based on our Turkish Law expertise, our private clients are both domestic and international. We have the flexibility to work with our clients’ personal lawyers or attorneys at law in other jurisdictions or to cooperate with our international law experts and alliance partners in other countries through our extensive international network.

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