Banking & Financial Services
Ship finance, bank regulation and finance documentation for lenders and shipping companies.
We have a real understanding of the financial environment and practices of shipping and is skilled in the areas of domestic and international financial institutions. Besides advising shipping companies, our team also assists international banks and financial institutions by advising for all kinds of issues related to shipping finance. The main services include ship/super yacht sale and purchase, restructuring debts, shipbuilding projects, mortgage, share transfers.
Our team can offer both consultancy and litigation services in relation to all banking related disputes, corporate finance, ship finance, ship sale & purchase, emerging markets, project finance, with an emphasis on industry sectors such as shipping, energy, real estate, and construction as well as many more. Whether it is in structuring or restructuring of financial instruments or transactions, you can be assured meticulous preparation of documentation in the facilitation of settlements and cash flow.
On the other hand we also advise our clients on all sorts of needs in terms of offshore companies. Our Legal Services in Banking and Finance include preparation and submission of regulatory applications/notifications for obtaining necessary permissions and approvals from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and the Capital Markets Board; acting on behalf of international parties in relation to direct and indirect M&A involving a local bank or financial institution, counselling on financial and corporate aspects of restructuring, incorporation, divestiture and M&A of banks/financial institutions, negotiation and preparation of various agreements in line with Turkish regulations, including loan agreements, account pledge and share pledge agreements, secured facility, guarantee/agency agreements etc., review and assessment of respective agreements regulated by a foreign law.
What we do
Ship Finance
Ship and superyacht sale and purchase, mortgages, shipbuilding projects and share transfers.
Regulatory Applications
Applications and notifications to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and the Capital Markets Board for the permissions and approvals you need.
Bank M&A and Restructuring
Direct and indirect M&A involving local banks or financial institutions, and the restructuring, incorporation and divestiture of banks.
Finance Documentation
Loan agreements, account and share pledges, secured facilities, guarantee and agency agreements under Turkish law, and review of agreements governed by foreign law.
What you can expect
- Meticulous documentation for settlements and cash flow
- Consultancy and litigation for banking disputes
- Advice on offshore company structures
Frequently asked questions
Do you act for international banks?
Yes. Besides shipping companies, we assist international banks and financial institutions on all aspects of ship finance.
Can you handle applications to Turkish banking and capital markets regulators?
Yes. We prepare and submit applications and notifications to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and the Capital Markets Board.
Do you review agreements governed by foreign law?
Yes. We review and assess agreements governed by foreign law and negotiate Turkish-law documents such as loan agreements, pledges and guarantees.