CIFTCI Attorney Partnership

🌟We are pleased to announce our "Project Finance Techniques: Trends in Emerging Markets" panel, jointly hosted with the IPFA | Global Infrastructure & Energy Network. Join us as we take a look at non-recourse structures implemented in MENA, Turkey and Central Asia, Middle East, Africa; and discuss key growth sectors and upcoming regional trends. The event will commence with Sait Eryılmaz (CIFTCI Attorney Partnership) delivering the opening remarks, followed by a distinguished panel discussion featuring Burcu Geris (TAV Airports), EMRE HATEM (RÖNESANS HOLDİNG), Naci Can (Çalık Enerji), and Mohamed Kharbat (J.P. Morgan) with the moderation of Nicholas Wong (Clifford Chance).   📅 Date: 3 September 2024 📍 Venue: Feriye Sarayı   For further details please contact Dilan Ayyildiz. #ProjectFinance #Infrastructure #Energy #EmergingMarkets #IPFA 🌟🎤

🚨 On 12 July 2024, after years of consultation, drafting and negotiation, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation EU (2024/1689)) was officially published in the EU’s Official Journal. This landmark is the first of its kind, setting a precedent for future AI related laws in many countries, including Türkiye.   ➡ Find out more in our latest client briefing: https://lnkd.in/eDKexp4x #AI #Tech

We’re looking for Junior and Mid Level Associates to join our Banking & Finance Team. Ready for a legal career that challenges and inspires you? Join our team at Çiftçi Attorney Partnership in association with Clifford Chance. Expand your horizons and work beyond borders. Apply now: https://smrtr.io/mcQtv

We are absolutely delighted to continue our support for the Istanbul Jazz Festival, organised by İKSV- a testament to our unwavering commitment to the arts and culture. This year, we had the pleasure of sponsoring Yolanda Brown's splendid performance at the Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul at the festival's 31st edition. 🎶 🌟

🌎 We have advised Turkish conglomerate Eczacıbaşı on its successful acquisition of Jeesr Industries, a prominent player in Morocco's hygiene sector. Our team was led by Deniz Göçük. Deniz was supported by senior associate Deniz Yetkin and associates Zeynep Bildik, Orhun Koray Ö., Aysu Gürbüz, Ekin Öner and trainees Aykan Karpuzcu and Melisa Mengü. #mergersandacquisitions

🚨 On 29 May 2024, several important changes to the Turkish Commercial Code have come into effect as part of an omnibus bill. These changes are poised to streamline corporate governance and compliance processes for businesses operating in Türkiye and include amendments to the election of the chairperson of the board of directors, share capital requirements, and appointment of representatives, all of which are designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce bureaucratic red tape.   ➡ Find out more in our latest client briefing:  https://lnkd.in/eUGzdykx #TurkishCommercialCode #TCC #compliance 

🎉We are pleased to announce that Deniz Göçük, counsel in our #Corporate team, has been promoted to Partner. Deniz has been an integral support to the Corporate Practice as a member since 2014, and she will continue to add value to our firm's growth.   Please join us in congratulating and wishing her the best of success in her new role. ⭐ Read more: https://lnkd.in/djU-tgaA

🚨On 18 March 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority has issued an interim injunction against Meta Platforms, Inc. halting the sharing of data between Instagram and Threads. Additionally, Meta faces an administrative fine of around TRY 4.8 million due to its inadequate response to alleviate anti-competitive concerns.   ➡ Find out more in our latest client briefing:  https://lnkd.in/euXS9TTe   #CompetitionLaw #Antitrust  

CIFTCI Attorney Partnership advised IFC - International Finance Corporation in relation to its equity investment in ikas.   Ikas is a Turkish provider of e-commerce enablement software that serves SMEs. It provides a platform with user-friendly software offering the tools required to create and operate online storefronts, facilitating product sales and brand exposure.   Our team was led by Deniz Göçük, with support from Aysu Gürbüz. Alex Cook, from the Clifford Chance Prague Office, supported IFC on the English law aspects of the transaction.   #mergersandacquisitions

🏅 Our Office Managing Partner and head of Corporate/M&A practice, Itir Ciftci is once again ranked as a “Leading Individual" by the The Legal 500 in EMEA 2024 rankings. A big thank you to all the clients and peers we worked with on various transactions! 💬 "Fantastic team, great expertise and insights." 💬 "The firm offers highly professional and devoted lawyers who provide a complete all round service in M&A transactions with foreign and local parties." 💬 "Senior partner Itır Çiftçi is an extremely talented negotiator who offers great legal skills alongside a strong, focus." Congratulations to our corporate team! 👏 Itir Ciftci, Deniz Göçük, Umut Özdoğan, Deniz Yetkin, Zeynep Bildik, Orhun Koray Ö., Aysu Gürbüz, Ekin Öner, Büşra Altuntaş, Aykan Karpuzcu, Melisa Mengü #legal500 #leadingindividual #emea #corporate #mergersandacquisitions