Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is a leading independent Turkish law firm founded in 1989. The firm has about 80 legal professionals including 16 partners with expertise in advising on both domestic and international transactions. The firm provides legal advice to a range of industry sectors and has a particular expertise in banking, capital markets, M&A and projects.
Highlights
The firm previously advised International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation on the $200 million Murabaha financing provided to Türk Eximbank.
In debt capital markets, the firm previously advised Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality on its $715 million municipal green bond issuance, being the first of its kind in Türkiye.
The firm previously advised Ammann on its acquisition of 30% shares in Ammann Makina and acquisition of 100% stake in Teknomak Imalat.
Key clients
DP World, EBRD, EIB, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Testimonials
“Exceptional service from start to finish, high expertise and professionalism, and clear and timely communication." – Banking Client
“Team is responsive and detail oriented. As such the team has our full trust that no banking regulation or best practice would be overlooked.” – Banking Client
“Expertise, responsiveness, and empathy." - M&A Client
“The team is competent. They always provide the documentation on time and provide detailed precise, trustworthy legal opinion. Their expertise, commercial mindset, and ability to navigate complexities have made them trusted advisors at every stage.” - M&A Client
"Their work ethics and professionalism especially stand out - their responses are quick, knowledgeable about the law and real practice, and friendly. They are a pleasure to work with." (M&A Client)
“Problem solving and Client relationship." – Kayra Ucer
“He always expresses his views in a calm and measured manner. He never leaves tasks unattended and consistently demonstrates diligence in ensuring that work is thoroughly managed, fully completed, and delivered without error. He also listens attentively to our broader project team beyond the legal function, contributes creative solutions in complex transactions, and ensures that the intended wording is accurately reflected in the documentation.” - Mustafa Mert Oğuzülgen
“Dedication to understanding my individual needs and providing personalized legal solutions, attention to detail and thoroughness of her work gave me great confidence.”- Sule Uluc
“Yeşim Api Şamlı has wide expertise in banking and finance M&A and regulatory license applications. Yeşim Api Şamlı gives the client the trust and confidence that no regulatory or legistative or local practices of authorities would be overlooked.”.- Yeşim Api Şamlı's