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detail-oriented
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The success and proven track record of OA Attorney Partnership are attributed to a carefully selected team of experts, led by Hande Aykut & Basar Ozbilen. Our firm culture is built on attentiveness and a meticulously detail-oriented approach, ensuring the best outcome for every case and client.
Burcu graduated from Koc University Faculty of Law in 2008 and started her career in a renowned law firm. In 2011 she joined to the law department of a Big Four international consultancy firm. After many years as a managing senior associate in corporate law she joined our office. She is a member of the Istanbul Bar Association.
Areas of activity
- Merges and Acquisitions
- Corporate and Tax Re-Structuring Processes
- Real Estate Law
- Banking and Finance
Professional Experience
She is providing services mainly in corporate, commercial and contract law for local and international companies and investors with various areas of activity.
She is providing legal services on a day-to-day basis on drafting, revising and negotiating various contracts on commercial and corporate law, the law of obligations and employment law.
She gives legal advice to our many renowned and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures as well as many other issues of these clients, adressing their specific needs with a business-oriented approach.
Certain projects handled by Burcu
- •Represented one of the biggest German Banks in preparation and implementation of all types of project finance collaterals (2010).
- •Represented buy side in the sale transactions of %100 (in tranches) shares of a company in the field of retail sports equipment (Closed in 2012).
- •Represented one of the biggest companies in food and beverage industry located in Abu Dhabi for its investment in the beverage field in Turkey (Closed in 2012).
- •Represented the buy side in the partial sale of one of the biggest companies in the field of production road and safety tools and infrastructure projects (Closed 2013)
- •Actively participated in structuring the investment, potential sale and partnership of a company in the field of infrastructure, construction and energy located in İstanbul (2014 – not closed).
- •Represented the buy side in the sale of %100 shares of a company in the field of document solutions in Turkey (Closed in 2015).
- •Represented the sell side in the sale of %100 shares of a company in the field of pipe production (Closed in 2015).
- •Actively participated in the restructuring of group companies of one of the well-known holding companies in Turkey (Closed in 2016).
- •Representing one of the biggest Malaysian group companies in their investment in Turkey and establishment of regional office in İstanbul, providing corporate governance and compliance services (2013-2016).
We offer a comprehensive suite of corporate and commercial legal services, covering the full business lifecycle from establishment to dissolution. Our services encompass routine legal assistance, agreement drafting, liaison with authorities, supplier and customer support, complex legal opinions, and legal compliance. We leverage global insights and local expertise to manage complex domestic and international transactions, ensuring our clients benefit from our deep industry understanding and practical experience.
Key Services:
- Corporate maintenance and compliance
- Intellectual property
- Drafting and managing all types of agreements
- Family business advisory
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate secretarial services for the listed and delisted companies
- Bank transactions and regulations
- Cross-border transactions
- Foreign Direct Investments
- Free Trade Zone Regulations
- Technology Zone and R&D Regulations
- Venture Capital
Recognizing employees as the cornerstone of a successful business, we provide end-to-end legal support to ensure compliance with workplace legislation. Our services include drafting employment contracts, designing premium and incentive plans, and offering legal advice on dispute resolution and HR training. We stay abreast of legislative changes and court rulings to offer timely and efficient employment solutions.
Key Services:
- Employment contracts, policy and handbooks
- Employment related dispute resolution services
- Litigation and mediation
- Employee benefits and compensations
- Employment pensions & incentives
- Employment and labor advice
- collective bargaining negotiations and union relations
- Employment termination services
OA’s litigation team employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation.
We have a team of litigators consisting of all senior members having broad experience in tax and commercial disputes.
Having accumulated extensive knowledge in family disputes over the years, considering the family based nature of most of the companies in Turkey, we feel quite strongly in the field of family-originated, shareholders disputes, whereby we also come into the picture prior to rifles being triggered. We pursue all avenues of dispute resolution and advise clients on the method most appropriate to achieving their commercial objectives and the specifics of a matter.
Key Services:
- Administrative and public law
- Commercial
- Consumer protection
- Customs and international trade
- Banking and finance
- Bankruptcy and insolvency
- Employment
- Intellectual property
- Real estate and construction
- Compliance and data protection
- Infrastructure
- Shareholder disputes
At OA Attorney Partnership, we specialize in non-contentious maritime law, offering expert legal guidance in the purchase and sale of vessels, including yachts and mega yachts, as well as in drafting and negotiating construction agreements.
Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising clients on port acquisitions and the intricate aspects of project financing within the maritime sector. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities our clients face in the maritime industry, and we are committed to providing tailored, strategic solutions that meet their specific needs.
Key Services:
- Purchase and sale of vessels
- Ship finance and foreclosures
- Maritime and logistics contracts
- International trade and carriage of goods
- Charter parties
A successful merger and acquisition process requires a thorough report of legal due diligence, carefully tailored contracts and guidance regarding the essentials of a transaction.
As OA’s corporate and M&A team, with our vast expertise in M&A transactions, we have been delivering turn-key legal solutions to clients from domestic to multijurisdictional transactions. We understand and value our clients’ needs, meticulously filter their legal risks and tailor the most efficient structure. From the beginning of negotiations to implication, we assist our clients in every step.
Key Services:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Joint Ventures
- Legal Due Diligence
- Post acquisition Integration
- Competition
- Capital Markets Board
OA’s litigation team employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation.
We have a team of litigators consisting of all senior members having broad experience in tax and commercial disputes.
Having accumulated extensive knowledge in family disputes over the years, considering the family based nature of most of the companies in Turkey, we feel quite strongly in the field of family-originated, shareholders disputes, whereby we also come into the picture prior to rifles being triggered. We pursue all avenues of dispute resolution and advise clients on the method most appropriate to achieving their commercial objectives and the specifics of a matter.
Key Services:
- Administrative and public law
- Commercial
- Consumer protection
- Customs and international trade
- Banking and finance
- Bankruptcy and insolvency
- Employment
- Intellectual property
- Real estate and construction
- Compliance and data protection
- Infrastructure
- Shareholder disputes
