Turkish Lawyer Ozge Ayoz has been appointed to Vice President of Legal for Central Europe, South East Europe and Eastern Europe Market Operations at Procter & Gamble in Geneva.

Turunc has advised ComposeVC on the formation of its inaugural venture capital fund, ComposeVC Built-World Fund.

CMS has advised Entek Elektrik Uretim on the acquisition of two Romanian companies owning the rights to a 214.26-megawatt solar power project under development from UK-based Econergy International.

Baker McKenzie and its Turkish affiliate Esin Attorney Partnership have advised Akbank on the issuance of USD 500 million senior unsecured sustainability notes due in 2030. A&O Shearman and its Turkish affiliate Gedik & Eraksoy advised the joint bookrunners.

Paksoy has advised BlaBlaCar on its acquisition of Obilet.

Aksan has advised Horoz Logistics on its IPO.

Cakmak has advised the EBRD on its EUR 25 million financing to Sabanici Holding subsidiary Cimsa. Baker McKenzie's Turkish affiliate Esin Attorney Partnership advised Cimsa.

Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office in Turkiye has split into AECO Law and Pelister Keki Sarac & Co.

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CMS has advised Agir Global on the acquisition of Steel Service Center Sidma Romania.

Following Gen Temizer's announcement that it is going independent, Kinstellar announced the appointment of Mert Elcin to Partner and leader of its new Turkish law practice – KST Law.

Turunc has advised Bogazici Ventures on its investment in Mukellef. Gokce reportedly advised Mukellef.

The Turkish Competition Authority's proactive measures in various sectors have been the element to follow in Turkiye according to Actecon Managing Partner Bahadir Balki, with the TCA's current priorities including labor market investigations, resale price maintenance, and digital market regulations.

Turkish firm Gen Temizer has announced it ended its cooperation with Kinstellar.

Aksan has advised Simya VC on its investment in Robolaunch.

Dentons and its Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Ardiyok Keki have advised the lenders on QNB Finansbank's dual currency term loan facility of USD 273.8 million and EUR 116 million.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

On February 29, 2024, energy experts from Bulgaria, Croatia, Moldova, Turkiye, and Ukraine sat down for a virtual round table moderated by CEE Legal Matters Managing Editor Radu Cotarcea to discuss the key developments in the field of oil & gas over the past few years.