Herguner Bilgen Ucer has advised the TaiwanCement Corporation on its indirect acquisition of an additional 20% equity interest in OYAK Cimento Fabrikalari as part of a wider low-carbon cement investment transaction.

PwC Legal has advised aquaculture specialist Agromey on its sale to Kilic Holding.

Turunc has advised Lightspeed Venture Partners on leading a USD 64 million series B investment round into AI-powered workplace safety platform Intenseye.

Deutsche Bank Turkiye Head of Legal and former Vice President Ozge Sanioglu was appointed Director at the company in March 2024.

Former Alacergold Madencilik General Counsel Ahmet Ilker Dogan has returned to private practice as a Senior Managing Partner with Tunca Attorney Partnership in Ankara.

Former Getir Senior Legal Counsel Gizem Taskin Tavli has joined Domino's Turkiye as Head of Legal.

Turunc has advised the Future Impact Fund on its investment in precision medicine biotechnology company PhiTech Bioinformatics. The Aksan law firm advised PhiTech on the Maxis Arya Venture Capital Fund-led investment round.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. As we bid farewell to 2023, this time around we turn our attention forward: What is your one main wish for 2024 and what do you see as the biggest potential risk?

Former Ozbay & Okumus Partner Enes Said Okumus has joined Oker Legal in Istanbul as a Partner.

Lexist has advised Turkish carpet manufacturer Artemis Hali on its IPO on Borsa Istanbul.

Did you know that the early 2024 deal leaderboards are already available via the Activity Rankings function of the CEELMDirect website?

The Aksan Law Firm has advised rapid prototyping company Rototip on its EUR 1 million investment round led by Act Venture Partners and including Heartfelt and APY Ventures.

Dentons Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Ardiyok Keki has advised lead investor Dutch Founders Fund and 212 VC on their recent investment in Getmobil.

Former Managing Associate Furkan Sahankaya has been appointed to a Partner position in the Insurance/Reinsurance department of the Durukan Law Firm in Istanbul.

Turkiye always has its ups and downs, according to Guleryuz Partners Partner Zahide Altunbas Sancak, who points to the coming local elections and their role as a confidence check, while also making her own bets that include technology, digital banking, and energy.

Former Danone Head of Legal & Compliance in Turkiye Sevda Aydin Alemdar has returned to private practice by joining Sayin Law & Consulting as a Partner to lead the firm’s FMCG and Healthcare sectors out of Washington DC.

Gen Temizer Ozer has advised Bor Seker on its IPO and listing on the Istanbul Stock Exchange.