Dentons and its Turkish affiliate BASEAK have advised Ceyhan Terminal Hizmetleri on the construction, development, and financing of a greenfield terminal in Ceyhan, Turkiye, with financing provided by ING Bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, and Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi. Clifford Chance and its Turkish affiliate CE Partners reportedly advised the banks.
Can the New US Tariffs Be Considered Under Hardship Provisions?
On April 2, 2025, Executive Order No. 14257, issued by the President of the United States of America [“U.S.”] Donald J. Trump [“Order No. 14257”], “ Regulatıng Imports Wıth A Recıprocal Tarıff To Rectıfy Trade Practıces That Contrıbute To Large And Persıstent Annual Unıted States Goods Trade Defıcıts,” introduced new “reciprocity-based” tariffs against the United States’ trading partners.
Akol Law Advises Haver Farma and Hedef Varlik Kiralama on Sukuk Issuance
Akol Law has advised Haver Farma and Hedef Varlik Kiralama on the issuance of a sukuk lease certificate structured on the basis of a management agreement.
Kutadgu & Arsi Advises WearTechClub on Seed Investment
Kutadgu & Arsi has advised WearTechClub on its seed investment from ARI Teknokent Proje Gelistirme Planlama, Koluman Otomotiv Endustri, Matriks Finansal Teknolojiler, and angel investor Ozlem Basyazici.
Norton Rose Fulbright, Kinstellar, and Havel & Partners Advise Benefit Systems on PLN 1.775 Billion Cross-Border Financing
Norton Rose Fulbright, its Turkish affiliate law firm Pekin Bayar Mizrahi, Kinstellar, and Havel & Partners have advised Benefit Systems on a PLN 1.775 billion (approximately EUR 414 million) financing package extended by Santander Bank Polska and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to support the full acquisition of Mars Spor Kulubu ve Tesisleri Isletmeciligi. A&O Sherman reportedly advised the lenders.
Kutadgu & Arsi Advises Beespenser on European Institute of Innovation & Technology and Sabanici Arf Investment
Kutadgu & Arsin has advised Beespenser on an investment from, among others, the European Institute of Innovation & Technology and Sabanci Arf.
Clifford Chance Advises Trendyol on USD 700 million Sale of Trendyol Go to Uber
Clifford Chance has advised Trendyol on the sale of an 85% controlling stake in its on-demand delivery arm, Trendyol Go, to Uber for USD 700 million.
Clifford Chance Advises Beko on EUR 125 million SACE-Covered Facility
Clifford Chance has advised Beko on the arrangement of a EUR 125 million, ten-year credit facility provided by a syndicate of international banks under SACE’s Push Strategy Program.
A&O Shearman Advises on USD 1.15 Billion Project Financing for Turkish Polypropylene Facility
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling and its Turkish affiliate law firm Gedik & Eraksoy have advised the lenders and a cover provider on the USD 1.15 billion project financing of a greenfield polypropylene production facility in Turkiye’s Adana Province.
Paksoy Advises Bahceci Health Group on Sale to FutureLife
Paksoy has advised Bahceci Health Group on the sale to FutureLife.
The Epidemic of Generic: The Problem with Law Firm Messaging
Big law firms can coast on boring slogans. They’ve got the clout, the infrastructure, and the impressive list of past clients to do the talking. But if you’re a smaller firm and your website sounds like everyone else’s, you are disappearing into the beige background of legal marketing noise.
Moral, Kinikoglu, Pamukkale Advises Alkima Partners on Investment in Kabtek
Moral, Kinikoglu, Pamukkale has advised Alkima Partners on a minority investment in Kabtek.
Baker McKenzie and Esin Attorney Partnership Advise Sunset Hospitality Group on Investment from Goldman Sachs
Baker McKenzie and its Turkish affiliate Esin Attorney Partnership have advised Sunset Hospitality Group on a financing round led by Goldman Sachs.
Kinstellar, Koutalidis, and Potamitis Vekris Advise on Advent's Acquisition of TBI Bank in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Turkey from 4finance Holding
Kinstellar and Potamitis Vekris, working alongside Milbank, have advised Advent on its acquisition of TBI Bank from 4finance Holding. Koutalidis, working with White & Case, advised 4finance Holding. Arendt reportedly advised Advent as well.
Why Most Law Firm Websites Won’t Meet the 2025 Accessibility Deadline
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), approved in 2019, takes effect on June 28, 2025. The Act requires a wide range of products and services – such as consumer electronics, vending machines, websites, and mobile apps – to meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
Ege Attorneys at Law Joins Forces with Tuna Cakirca to Form Ege Cakirca
Ege Attorneys at Law has joined forces with former Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci Partner Tuna Cakirca and her team to form Ege Cakirca.
Turunc Advises Lycian Capital and Maxis Investment in Sneaks Up
Turunc has advised Lycian Capital and Maxis on their joint investment in Sneaks Up. Sole practitioner Ebru Kiper Demirhan advised Sneaks Up.
GKC Partners, White & Case, and Paksoy Advise on Dream Games' Investment from CVC
White & Case and its Turkish affiliate GKC Partners have advised Dream Games on an equity investment from CVC. Latham & Watkins and Paksoy advised CVC.