Paksoy is a leading independent Turkish law firm founded in 1997 by Serdar Paksoy, who is also the managing partner of the firm. The firm has its offices in Istanbul with over 100 professionals providing legal advice to both local and international clients on diverse areas of law. Worthy of mention are partners Elvan Aziz, Ömer Çollak and Sera Somay, who have stellar reputation in the market. The firm has leading capabilities in Türkiye achieving top-tier status across all ranked practice areas.
Highlights
The firm advised Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance on its $2.5 billion sukuk issuance.
In banking, the firm advised
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the $212.7 million financing provided to Ford Otosan.
In M&A, the firm advised Doğan Holding and Aytemiz Family on the $336 million acquisition of entire share capital of Aytemiz by Tatneft.
Key clients
Borusan Holding, EBRD, Migros, Republic of Türkiye and Ziraat Katılım.
Testimonials
"They are very knowledgeable and responsive. They know the Turkish domestic market and were able to provide us with very useful advice. They recognise sensitivity to timelines and were always prompt in their feedback." (Banking Client)
“Excellent knowledge of the law and of the relevant industries; responsiveness, highest quality.” (Banking Client)
“Team, expertise, innovativeness in finding solution, availability when needed, and swift feedback.” (Banking Client)
"It was a difficult transaction where expertise was needed in capital markets, merger control, FDI and IP. Paksoy excelled in all disciplines, was very responsive and worked with great attention to detail and provided economically sensible and pragmatic solutions. They were also very easy to work with." (M&A Client)
“Very diligent, good responsiveness and excellent support.” (M&A Client)
“Excellent lawyers, very
service oriented, cost
sensitive, pragmatic, and of great humor.” (M&A Client)
"They are very knowledgeable and experienced but also responsive and give practical and commercial advice." (Project Finance Client)
“Taking responsibility, Positive attitude and Punctuality.” - Batuhan Sevinç, Firm Associate
“Great management of the matter and the relationship great at directing her team and ensuring excellent service for the client.” - Elvan Aziz, Firm Partner
“Excellent communication, hard worker and diligent,
coordinated the firm well.” -
Melisa Sevinç
Atılganer, Firm Senior Associate
“Omer manages his team very well and ensures that they are responsive. When things get knotty, he makes timely interventions especially during moments of impasse.” - Ömer
Çollak, Firm Partner
“Excellent lawyer - very experienced and user friendly.” - Sera Somay, Firm Partner
“Sera is an excellent lawyer, who is always responsive and solution oriented.” - Sera Somay, Firm Partner
“Sera is a very committed and totally reliable partner who combines deep knowledge of the local markets, cutting-edge legal skills and an ability to overcome difficult situations by offering practical and commercially sensible solutions.” - Sera Somay, Firm Partner
