His areas of practice include mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and arbitrage. Mr. Pekin specializes in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, international commercial transactions, corporate transactions, arbitration, contracts and industry transactions in the energy, pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors. Mr. Pekin has been the lead advisor in connection with the acquisition of a large airport operating company, various pharmaceutical and health-related transactions (the size of the transactions mentioned and transactions ranging from €50 million to €500 million) and numerous energy-related transactions (the size of these transactions and transactions ranging from €10 million to €250 million). Lord. Beijing has been a member of the core team during various international IPOs and has been the senior advisor in more than two dozen major acquisitions and M&A projects in Turkey in recent years in various other sectors such as cosmetics, retail, home appliances, manufacturing, food and beverages, textiles, services, etc. He has represented financial institutions and banks in project financings, has also acted as representative of the plaintiff and defendant in various International Chamber of Commerce arbitrations, and has led the arbitration team, both in the submission of claims and court hearings. Lord. Beijing has represented various private equity funds in their projects in Turkey, providing advice to real legal and foreign entities on various matters, including labor matters, acquisitions of companies and real estate in Turkey, general corporate transactions and contract review, regulatory legal advice, and filings with various government agencies. MANDAN: Mrs. Gülsüm Atmaca COMPANY: Finans Finansal Kiralama A.S.
TESTIMONIAL: In 2017, Pekin & Bayar Law Firm, Istanbul, expanded its experience and know-how as external legal counsel in our various credit facilities. QNB Finans Leasing benefited from its experience, know-how, speed and sincere approach for a successful compilation. “Very customer-oriented; able to find rapid, realistic and effective solutions to complex legal problems” The firm`s goal is to help clients achieve their goals within the philosophy of teamwork, integrity and expertise. Working with colleagues and clients, the firm seeks to help clients overcome the complexities of the Turkish legal system by gaining a deep understanding of their business goals and priorities. The firm`s philosophy and heritage is based on responsiveness, integrity and in-depth support in all aspects of clients` needs and activities in Turkey and the wider geographical region. As such, the firm has been involved in numerous cross-border transactions and continues to do so with its portfolio of foreign clients from all regions of the world. The firm also works closely with international law firms to assist local clients with foreign law. CLIENT: Mr. Çagatay Sen COMPANY/COMPANY: The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc. Merkezi Istanbul Subesi TESTIMONIAL: We have a long-standing and very fruitful relationship with Beijing & Bayar and this cooperation reached its peak during the liquidation phase of our company.
We have been accompanied on this journey with their solid and “direct” approach to all legal ways related to our liquidation and we have relied on their experienced, dedicated and beck and call team every step of the way. It would be very appropriate to note that without their input, we would have been powerless during this process. Many thanks to Beijing & Bayar for their support over the years. » Lead the Beijing & Bayar team and represent a large number of well-known international and local clients before the Turkish Competition Authority in connection with various M&A notifications; Legal advice to a large number of well-known international and local clients in connection with the structuring of projects from a competition law perspective, management of the Beijing & Bayar team and provision of legal assistance to renowned international and local clients in relation to the Turkish Competition Authority during searches and investigations. Pekin & Bayar embraces diversity and is always open to people of different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe this broadens the perspective of our lawyers and helps build a more peaceful and tolerant society. To ensure that our lawyers have as many different experiences as possible, both professionally and from a diversity perspective, we implement a rotating mentorship program in which our partners become mentors to our legal and junior lawyers on a rotating basis. As one of Turkey`s leading law firms, Beijing & Bayar has always been aware of its social responsibility and has made it one of its top priorities. As a result, our senior partners not only actively participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives and activities, but also encourage all Pekin & Bayar lawyers to participate in such initiatives. PWN (Professional Women`s Network) is an important initiative that needs to be mentioned in this context. As Pekin & Bayar, we not only supported the founding of the association, but we also strongly encouraged our lawyers to become members of the association. We are proud that currently some of our lawyers are members of the association and actively participate in the activities organized by the PWN.
Education is another priority for Beijing & Bayar as part of raising awareness of corporate social responsibility. We have been providing pro bono legal support to the schools of Robert College, Bogaziçi University and Hisar Egitim Vakfi for 15 years. As Pekin & Bayar, we also support and encourage our lawyers to get involved in educational initiatives. We believe that these initiatives and activities are beneficial from a social responsibility perspective on many levels. Through them, we not only directly support education, but we also contribute to raising awareness of the importance of the rule of law and a fair and stable legal system. Because of their contribution to the professional and personal development of the lawyers involved, we believe that these are very constructive activities for our lawyers. As an area of overlap between education and support for women`s rights and well-being, we have also worked with Bilgi University on their project to provide pro bono legal aid to women who cannot afford to access legal aid. As part of such a project, we hired our lawyers to be part of the team of lawyers from different law firms, who take turns participating in regular meetings, answering these women`s questions about their legal problems, and providing them with legal advice and support. We also offer regular paid internships or paid internships for students or graduates. In addition, as part of our social responsibility, we provide clothing assistance and allowances to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan. CLIENT: Mr.
Ahmet Özbas COMPANY: SARTEN AMBALAJ SANAYI VE TICARET A.S. TESTIMONIAL: Pekin & Bayar has a competent, dedicated and trustworthy team. You are one of the most trusted legal advisors I have worked with. Sometimes it is difficult to get clear answers and advice from lawyers, and usually lawyers point out grey areas and problems without offering solutions. However, the Pekin&Bayar team is business-oriented and also strives to find a practical solution in the best interest of the client. CLIENT: Mr. Barlas Toker COMPANY/COMPANY: Banca Intesa Sanpaolo (formerly HSBC) REFERENCE: I had the opportunity to work at Pekin & Bayar in 2017 as Turkish legal advisor for a multi-level SACE secured buyer credit facility when I was at HSBC. It was a very complex transaction with 3 borrowers, 7 guarantors and 4 different suppliers. This operation also coincided at a time when the legislation on the creation of liens on movable property was changing. Esen Irtem and his team actively advised HSBC and the ECA agency and contacted the relevant ministry and notaries` unions to understand the implementation of the legislation that led to the successful conclusion of the agreement. They also conducted on-site visits to ensure that 1000+ units of equipment were successfully pledged to the collateral lender. I recommend this law firm for legal advice outside financial institutions.
Represents and advises a large number of international and local clients on various aspects of Turkish commercial law, competition law, intellectual property law and corporate law in various cross-border transactions and provides ongoing legal advice to various well-known local and international clients. Advising and representing various multinational clients in their legal affairs and day-to-day activities in Turkey on a mandate basis for legal matters including commercial and corporate law, competition law, contract law, intellectual property law, etc.