Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is one of the largest law firms in Turkey, with 14 partners across all practice areas. It established in 1989 and is a full-service law firm.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has the expertise to be primary counsel in international transactions, often working on behalf of international banks to provide creative financing solutions to Turkish projects. The firm provides advice to a range of industries and has a particular expertise in project development and project financing. The firm’s size and experience allow Hergüner to be a one-stop-shop for any legal issue by tailoring teams to fit every matter or budget.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Odea Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, International Finance Corporation, Korean KEXIM and K-sure, Bank of China, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Morgan Stanley, SciPlay Corporation, UPS, Maersk, Novartis, Export Development Canada, International Finance Corporation, Isbank, Yapi Kredi Bank, QNB Finansbank, Halk Bank and Ziraat Bank.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
The banking and finance practice was active in debt restructuring, as well as tender offers, establishing banks and project finance.
In the capital markets area, the firm assisted on innovative markets issues, and equity offerings.
M&A was an active area for the firm, where it assisted in public and private acquisitions, asset transfers and share acquisitions. The team represented both buyers and seller in cross border transactions.
Project development work saw the firm assisting lenders in healthcare construction and operation. Other sectors included energy infrastructure, mining and renewable energy.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality €279 million bond issue
SciPlay Corporation €274 million private acquisition
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Banking
“Global and personalised support to our Company. Clear explanations of regulatory changes and legal requirements. Clear instructions on the procedures.”
Capital markets
“Client-centered approach. Speed of providing solutions.”
“They got back to us quickly and made it a seamless transcation, especially as we were facing time constraints.
They explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience.”
M&A
“Very professional and service orientated.”
“They are punctual, detail oriented, responsive and easy to collaborate.”
Project development
“HBO is a very professional law firm. They have good knowledgeable lawyers.”
Yesim Apli
“Very quick and professional, smart.”
Bora Başkurt
“Calm, good listener, researcher.”
Serkan Gül
“He is very calm under pressure and a very experienced legal professional who provides positiveness.”
Piraye Kuranel Başol
“Solution-oriented.”
Nazim Olcay Kurt
“Nazim is a very knowledgeable lawyer with years of legal experience. He manages client relationship well; is very keen to support on any issue.”
Şule Uluç
“Always reachable. Examine the topic in depth. Provides solutions.”
“A cheerful, attentive listener.”
“She is very responsive and easy to reach out. She understands the needs of the business and analyses the risks well.”
