Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli is praised for its ‘pragmatic and business-oriented approach’. The vastly experienced Serhan Koçaklı and managing associate Büşra Özden, who has ’perfect knowhow regarding real estate regulations’, lead the practice. The group's work spans the whole lifecycle of real estate projects, from target-property investigations and land due diligence through sale and purchase agreements, easement rights, construction agreements, and zoning law matters. It is also skilled in securing building permits and licenses and managing relationships with governmental bodies.
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  • ‘The team provided us with very professional legal services.’

  • ‘Knowledge, availability, professionalism.’

  • ‘Approachable, quick in responses, perfect guidance regarding applicable regulations under Turkish law. Pragmatic and business-oriented approach.’

  • ‘Büşra Özden - quick, pragmatic guidance through applicable regulations. Pushing all parties concerned for business-oriented solutions. Great communication skills. Perfect know-how regarding real estate regulations and business in Turkey.'

  • 'Begüm Biçer İlikay - perfect explanation of possible means for out-of-court settlement but also official procedures, outlining advantages and disadvantages and business risks. Quick turnarounds. Great communication.’
  • ‘This firm stands out for its robust expertise in real estate matters, offering tailored legal services that meet the specific demands of its clients. Potential clients will appreciate the firm’s solution-oriented approach.’

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their remarkable ability to thoroughly understand the client’s needs and provide clear, strategic guidance, ensuring tailored solutions that align with both short- and long-term goals.’

  • ‘The KDK team performs assigned tasks with exceptional quality and integrity, is proactive in complex legal matters, and stands out for its excellent communication. The KDK team's recognition of real estate matters is of great importance to us as foreign clients. We had a pleasant experience at all stages of interaction with this team.’

Clients clés

  • Porsche
  • Merlin Entertainments
  • Boyner Group
  • Elba Bant
  • Marriott International/Design Hotels
  • Pfizer
  • Rönesans Holding
  • Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC
  • Saya Group
  • QTerminals

Points forts

  • Advised Vitol and its Turkish subsidiary Petrol Ofisi on the acquisition of BP’s Turkish downstream fuel operations, with significant real estate components due to the target having over 750 stations and 200 real properties.
  • Advised Saya Group and its group company Folkart on the acquisition of 24 real properties through a series of highly complex transactions.
  • Advising Odea Bank in connection with the sale of a historical building located in Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul with a value of TRY 4 billion.

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Responsable de la pratique

Serhan Koçaklı; Büşra Özden

Autres avocats clés

Begüm Biçer İlikay; Orcan Çetinkaya; Elif Şeyda Oluklu