GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case)

As the first international firm established in Turkey, the 'responsive' team at GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) has deep experience in the local market and is consequently able to provide a 'top-tier service' to a lender-focused client base across a plethora of domestic and cross-border financings. Team head Güniz Gökçe has strong ties with domestic and international commercial banks, as well as IFIs which she regularly advises on big-ticket new money (including to facilitate local and cross-border M&A) and restructuring mandates. 'Excellent in seeing the bottom line', Ateş Turnaoğlu is also very accomplished at handling cross-border transactions, particularly in the context of syndicated loans provided for the purpose of infrastructure and energy projects. The team also has a market-leading reputation for both issuers and underwriters within the equity and debt capital markets, where it is appreciated for its ability to provide 'a good service on both local and international law'. Derin Altan spearheads this work and 'has a very pragmatic approach that helps clients through complex transactions', including on corporate bond issuances and on IPOs.