Gide assiste régulièrement des investisseurs étrangers (sociétés multinationales, entités publiques, banques, institutions financières internationales, etc.) dans le cadre de leurs projets en Turquie, notamment lors d'opérations de fusions-acquisitions, création de joint-ventures, restructurations, privatisations, financement de projets, marchés de capitaux. Gide est ainsi intervenu sur certains des plus importants projets d'investissement en Turquie de ces dernières années. Gide Turquie a par ailleurs développé une expérience de haut niveau dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle, en particulier en matière de lutte contre les contrefaçons.

Lorsque la spécificité des dossiers le requiert, Gide Turquie travaille en liaison avec les autres bureaux du cabinet, notamment en Europe centrale et orientale et en Afrique du Nord, afin de traiter les opérations transfrontalières et offrir une expertise multi-juridictionnelle. En matière financière, Gide Turquie intervient ainsi en étroite collaboration avec les bureaux de Londres, New York et Paris pour offrir à ses clients les services d'une équipe intégrée.

Concernant les aspects de droit turc, Gide Turquie intervient en collaboration avec son correspondant local, le cabinet Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak. Gide peut ainsi s'appuyer en Turquie sur une équipe composée d'avocats recrutés parmi les meilleurs spécialistes locaux, en mesure de traiter l'ensemble des domaines du droit des affaires turc (droit des sociétés, droit bancaire et financier, assurances, propriété intellectuelle, immobilier et environnement, concurrence et distribution, fiscalité, droit douanier, droit social, etc.). Cette équipe dispose d'une parfaite connaissance de l'environnement des affaires, permettant ainsi de faciliter les relations avec divers intervenants du marché ainsi qu'avec les administrations turques.

Nos références récentes :

• Conseil d'AXA Mediterranean Holding, une filiale du groupe multinational d'assurance AXA, sur l'acquisition de la totalité du capital social de Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.S.

• Conseil de la Société financière internationale (IFC) dans le cadre d'un prêt à terme de 200 000 000 USD accordé à Marport Liman İşletmeleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş, une société qui exploite Asyaport, le plus grand terminal de transbordement près du détroit du Bosphore.

• Conseil de Serafin Gruppe dans le cadre de l'acquisition, par Night Train Media GmbH & Co. KG, l'une des sociétés de son portefeuille, de toutes les actions d'Eccho Rights AB auprès de son propriétaire actuel, la société chinoise CJ ENM Co. LTD.

• Conseil du groupe Saint-Gobain dans le cadre de l'acquisition par Saint Gobain Weber Yapi Kimyasallari de 50 % des actions de Dalsan Alci auprès de Dalsan Yatirim ve Enerji et de la vente de 50 % de ses actions dans Saint-Gobain Rigips Alci à Dalsan Yatirim ve Enerji.

• Conseil de la société Ersa İnşaat (groupe Saraylı) pour la création d'une filiale en France et l'accompagnement de celle-ci dans ses projets de développement immobilier et d'infrastructure.

• Conseil de Vauban et CDC dans le cadre de l'acquisition du contrôle conjoint de Coriance Holding par Vauban Infrastructure Partners agissant en tant que société de gestion de Core Infrastructure Fund IV SCSp et Core Infrastructure Fund IV SCA SICAV RAIF et le groupe Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations par l'intermédiaire de Venus Bidco.

• Conseil régulier de l'entreprise technologique Airties pour des questions de droit des sociétés, de conformité et de droit du travail liées à ses activités en Turquie.

• Conseil d'Adidas dans le cadre de la restructuration et de la mise en œuvre de son programme d'adhésion (fidélité) sur son site web et sur les plateformes d'application d'Adidas, ainsi que dans le cadre du changement de marque du "Creators Club" en "adiClub" du point de vue du commerce électronique, de la confidentialité des données et de la réglementation.

• Conseil de Volvo dans le cadre d'un procès intenté au motif que le moteur d'un yacht importé en Turquie était défectueux.

• Conseil de groupes tels que LVMH, L'Oréal, Christian Louboutin, Renault, Levi's dans le cadre de surveillances douanières, de procédures civiles et pénales engagées à l'encontre de fabricants de produits contrefaits.

• Conseil de marques telles que Fendi, Spotify, Accor et Juul dans le cadre de poursuites et d'actions en annulation devant l'Office turc des brevets et des marques.

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak supports its corporate clients on tax matters relating to transactions in the Turkish market. It also assists with tax structuring and customs issues, and has an international scope, bolstered by its association with Gide Loyrette Nouel. Bülent Özdirekcan, admired for his ‘very pragmatic and efficient tax advice‘, leads the team.

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The IP team at Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak has expertise in providing advice to clients on issues arising out of patents related to mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, biotechnology. The practice provides advice on trademarks in addition to strong experience in the anti-counterfeiting area with litigation, raids and investigations. Esra Dündar Loiseau represents a number of high-profile luxury brands such as LVMH, Bulgari, Dior, L’Oreal and Spotify; she co-heads the team with Arzu Bekem who specialises in counterfeiting matters.

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Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak focuses on transactional insurance matters, regulatory frameworks, related disputes, privitisations, distribution models, product structuring, claim settlement, regulatory filings and compliance. Practice head Arpat Şenocak advises a number of high profile clients such as BNP Paribas Cardif, Groupama and Helvetia; he is experienced in structuring of distribution schemes, drafting of related agreements and compliance matters.

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Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak is recognised by international investors as a leading firm in Turkey with experience across multiple areas of the law. The practice is well-versed in compliance, IP, dispute resolution, employment and insurance matters and has strong cross-border capabilities with tax and international arbitration work, in addition to inbound and outbound investments. The firm is jointly led with Bülent Özdirekcan, Arpat Şenocak, Ali Osman Ak and Esra Dündar Loiseau  doing restructuring, regulatory, employment and IP work respectively.

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The employment practice at Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak is experienced in a range of matters, including operation of recruitment procedures, negotiations, mediation and analysis of HR-related documents. The firm also has contentious capabilities with expertise in litigation and settlement procedures. Ali Osman Ak heads the team and assists a number of companies in their human resources management, hiring and dismissal procedures.

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Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak fields ‘a very dynamic team with an excellent background in the subject‘ for competition law. The practice assists with transactional matters involving complex competition law implications, compliance training, and investigations by the TCA in a variety of sectors; the automotive and dairy industries being recent areas of activity. Arpat Şenocak heads the team and has expertise on the M&A side of things. Senior associate İklim Gülsün Aytekin concentrates her practice in competition law and comes highly praised by the firm’s clients.

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Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak is the affiliate firm in Turkey of Gide Loyrette Nouel and leverages this relationship in cross-border transactions involving Turkish law. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak co-lead a team admired for its ‘diligent and practical approach‘ and ‘high level of collaboration‘. Associate Pınar Veziroğlu Dilek is involved across all matters.

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Banking matters are the focus of Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak‘s department, drawing on the international network of its affiliate firm Gide to forge relationships with local and foreign banks, and international financial institutions. Regulatory advice, cross-border financing and aircraft financing were all features of the practice group’s work in 2022. The main contacts are Arpat Senocak and Bülent Özdirekcan, who co-lead the team, and client-recommended associate Mehmet Kösoğlu.

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The law firm has a noteworthy IP team advising on the full spectrum of IP, covering patents, trade marks and design law. It represents clients in opposition and infringement proceedings. The lawyers are also highly active advising on anti-counterfeiting issues for consumer and luxury goods brands.

Chambers Europe 2023 - Intellectual Property

The law firm offers notable experience in handling cross-border transactions for domestic and international clients. It assists with acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and takeovers. The team boasts extensive experience in advising on asset deals. The lawyers act for clients from a range of sectors, including insurance, entertainment and technology.

Chambers Europe & Global 2023 - Corporate / M&A

Noteworthy team advising on the full spectrum of IP, covering patents, trademarks and design law. Represents clients in opposition and infringement proceedings. Also highly active advising on anti-counterfeiting issues for consumer and luxury goods brands.

Chambers Europe 2022

The law firm offers notable experience in handling cross-border transactions for domestic and international clients. It assists with acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and takeovers. The team boasts extensive experience in advising on asset deals. The lawyers act for clients from a range of sectors, including insurance, entertainment and technology.

Chambers Europe 2022

Gide Loyrette Nouel has grown its client base both domestically and for foreign inbound transactions in Turkey, with particular strengths in intellectual property, competition and insurance matters. Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak, who are qualified in France and Switzerland, respectively, lead the cross-border practice and are partners of Gide’s affiliated local firm Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Attorney Partnership. Further key contacts include employment law expert Ali Osman Ak and IP practice head Esra Dündar Loiseau.

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Leading French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel handles both cross-border and domestic work in Turkey, with foreign-qualified partners such as Bülent Özdirekcan and Arpat Şenocak handling mandates originating in France, Switzerland, and across Asia and Africa, while the firm's Turkish subsidiary Özdirekcan Dündar Senocak Attorney Partnership assists domestic clients with transactions, restructurings, intellectual property issues and disputes, particularly in the insurance sector. Key partners for domestic work include Ali Osman Ak, who advises on corporate and employment issues, and Esra Dündar Loiseau, an IP specialist.

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