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Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı is a full-service law firm offering a wide range of legal services.
At Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı, we use a results-oriented approach to provide tailor-made solutions for domestic and international companies, institutions and individuals in various sectors.
All of our lawyers are fluent in English, and services in French and German are also available. Many of our lawyers have postgraduate degrees in law and have experience working in international law firms abroad.
Our team is dedicated to serving our clients in connection with a full breadth of Turkish law matters, including banking and finance, capital markets, competition law, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, employment, energy and infrastructure, ethics and compliance, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, personal data privacy and real estate and construction.
Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı is ranked among Turkey’s leading firms, and is recommended by The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, The IFLR1000 and other notable legal publications in several practice areas. 

Professional and Corporate Memberships

Our Firm is proud to be affiliated with the following professional organizations:

 

  • South East Europe Legal Group (SEE Legal) – Exclusive Turkish Member Firm
  • Energy Law Group (ELG) – Exclusive Turkish Member Firm
  • Cathay Associates – Exclusive Turkish Member Firm
  • Turkish Ethics and Reputation Society (TEID) 
  • Transparency International (Uluslararası Şeffaflık Derneği)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
  • Turkish British Chamber of Commerce (TBCCI)

 

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Recognitions and Awards
  • Deal of The Year for Turkey 2017 – CEE Legal Matters 
  • Turkish Law Firm of the Year 2015 – The Lawyer Magazine
  • Turkish Law Firm of the Year 2014 – International Law Office Magazine
  • Client Choice Winner 2014 & 2015 (Corporate and M&A Lawyer of the Year, Turkey) – Umut Kolcuoğlu
  • “Global Leader of the Arbitration World” 2022 & 2023 (Who’s Who Legal and GAR) – Okan Demirkan
  • “Global Elite Thought Leader” in the field of Energy 2020, 2021 & 2022 (Who’s Who Legal) – Okan Demirkan

 

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Ethics, Commitment and Professionalism

Our long-term client relationships are based on trust. This enables us to accurately and efficiently analyze the legal and commercial aspects of each client’s legal status, while providing high-quality and time-efficient legal services.


Our Firm places significant emphasis on business ethics and is among the very few law firms in Turkey that has adopted its own code of ethics. In addition, Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı is an active member of both Turkey’s preeminent ethics association (TEID) and Transparency International.
Community Service

As one of Turkey’s leading law firms, Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı recognizes the importance of social responsibility and equal access to justice. Our Firm is proud of its mission to provide legal services to disadvantaged and underserved members of the community, and our lawyers are committed to participating in a wide selection of pro bono projects. Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı encourages social responsibility and pro bono projects within the Firm taking into consideration the time they spend on these projects in the lawyers’ performance reviews.


In 2017, our Firm received the “Pioneer in Pro Bono” award granted by Istanbul Bilgi University Pro Bono – Free Legal Aid Network.
“The team has worked at a very high level right from the start. Queries and comments are implemented very quickly.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“[…] represents lenders in financing transactions and lending facilities. Clients describe […] as "smart and measured" and also praise his contribution to key negotiations.”
CHAMBERS GLOBAL, 2020
“[…] has a strong track record acting on acquisition finance and restructuring mandates for both lenders and borrowers.”
CHAMBERS GLOBAL, 2018
“The team includes experienced, well educated and focused lawyers in their areas. Especially, ex-experts from the competition board as consultant makes the team one step forward.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“They impressed us with their technical knowledge, commercial awareness and mental agility."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
“They impressed us with their technical knowledge, commercial awareness and mental agility."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
“The team members are incredibly responsive and excellent communicators who clearly set forth the law and one’s options about how to proceed in Turkey.”
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2018
“All round commercial and corporate team, very knowledgeable and experienced individuals.” “Fast response, even on weekends and holidays, pragmatic approach with a business mindset. […] Advice is practical, to the point and understandable for the non-lawyers.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“[…] lauds the team's "great communication skills, ability to explain complex topics in layman's language and always deliver within a deadline."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
“The partners spend a lot of time with the client and are on top of details, not like other law firms where you only see the partners in critical meetings.”
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2017
“[…] quick, to-the-point and high-quality clear advice – very flexible and very reliable.” “[…] very hard-working, never misses a detail, has no time limitations to contact, high level of reactivity.” “[…] excellent command of English, deep and reliable knowledge of Turkish law, experienced in international arbitration, dedicated.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“The individuals take their job very seriously and do not need a second reminder when you have agreed on an assignment.” “[…] are excellent in terms of preparation, management of the case to reach the best outcomes.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2020
“The firm's efficiency, their commitment to delivering quality work and their determination to understanding the client is what draws us to continue working with them in the future."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
“[…] possesses energy, excellent expertise and a convincing courtroom presence.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2019
“They are responsive and respond quickly to urgent requests. They provide good quality advice which sets out the key issues, they identify the options, and they give a recommendation for what to do next. Their advice is clear and easy to understand.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“The team’s strength is that they are super responsive and meet very tight deadlines. The team is also very client-oriented in a sense that they provide very practical advice.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“The lawyers are efficient, knowledgeable, timely and very clear in their responses."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
“Timely responses and flexibility on working hours are the essential key strength of the company and associates.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“[…] the team is mindful of the business needs of clients.” “[…] their response time is quick.” “[…] all the lawyers are very technically experienced.”
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2021
“[…] very professional, knowledgeable and client-oriented team […].”
THE LEGAL 500, 2019
“[…] considerable experience working with international teams on multi-jurisdictional matters, commercially focused and pragmatic approach to looking for settlements.” “Well educated associates, researching and investigating the subjects in depth, being really into related sector and experienced associates make a great contribution to their clients.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“KDK’s compliance practice stands out compared because of the team’s deep expertise and impeccable judgment. KDK knows its clients and their business, and the applicable regulatory environment, and they provide top notch representation and advice to achieve the optimal solution, while still being mindful of cost.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“The practice combines quality legal advice with strong client handling skills.” “‘The KDK lawyers are easy to work with, and focused on creating solutions that are in the clients’ interest.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2020
“The lawyers know what is going on in the market, are very responsive and quick, and give us alternative solutions."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
“Hands-on approach and willingness to go the extra mile to give the best service.”
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2018
“They think from the business’s perspective rather than just sticking to legal matters and not seeing the big picture.”
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2017
“Their legal knowledge and experience in M&A transactions compares to no other law firm. The firm has a knack of training each and every associate and hone in their skills into becoming a practical, diligent, commercially minded lawyer. This is very impressive. Each and every associate is almost just as qualified as a partner.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“In-depth industry knowledge, accessible, great communication skills, they value team work and all work is delivered on time.” “‘They are very diligent and have a pro-deal attitude.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2020
“[…] is solution-oriented, analytical and provides the right alternatives to complex situations by finding a common ground for both parties."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
"The firm provided a lot of useful information and presented it in a format that was accessible and easy to understand."
IFLR 1000, 2019
“Professional service, accurate and up-to-date information and alternative risk assessment approach distinguish this company from others.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“The house style is pragmatic, unpretentious and friendly, whilst being results-oriented.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2020
“Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı is adept at handling […] and data protection. […] Other clients include Duracell, Marubeni Corporation and Marsh & McLennan Companies.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2019
“It's really easy to work with them.”
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2017
“The firm fulfilled all our wishes in the desired time frame. First of all they have presented the map of the actual status, the alternative ways to tackle the problems and the possible solutions. Then in addition to the legal approach, they also used their consultancy proficiency to enlighten us to make the right decisions.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“It’s a young, passionate and dynamic team. When we work in a project together, they behave like someone from our company and that creates confident from our side.”
THE LEGAL 500, 2021
“[…] very good relationship partner," "strong expertise, communication skills and practical approach."
CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2020
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