Pekin & Bayar Law Firm, known today as Pekin Bayar Mizrahi, is one of Turkey's longest standing full service practices with origins dating to 1946. The firm combines deep market knowledge with a balanced focus on transactions and disputes, supported by a dedicated disputes department and seasoned corporate, finance and regulatory teams. Its lawyers are experienced in complex, cross border mandates and advise multinational companies, financial institutions and state entities across heavily regulated sectors.

The firm is widely recognized for strength in banking and finance, capital markets and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, privatizations and joint ventures. Clients engage the team for project finance, securitizations, derivatives and public offerings, as well as day to day corporate governance, shareholder matters and compliance. With approximately 35 lawyers and around 60 fee earners, the firm delivers scalable teams for high value mandates while maintaining hands on partner involvement.

Client service is grounded in practical, tailored advice and disciplined execution. Matters are staffed with cross practice teams that combine sector insight with litigation savvy, including experience in court proceedings and institutional arbitrations. The firm collaborates internationally through its alliance with a global law firm network, enabling seamless support on multi jurisdictional projects and disputes while remaining focused on efficient, business oriented solutions in Turkey.

About Pekin & Bayar Law Firm

Founded in 1946

60 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

A dedicated disputes department handles sophisticated commercial litigation and arbitration with frequent cross border elements. The team represents clients before Turkish courts at first instance and appellate levels and acts in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, including ICC, ICSID, LCIA and ISTAC proceedings. Capabilities include enforcement, debt recovery, insolvency and restructuring processes, as well as negotiation of out of court settlements to achieve timely, cost effective resolutions.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Antitrust Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

The firm advises listed and private companies on incorporations, corporate housekeeping, board and shareholder governance, capital increases and reductions, share transfers and shareholder agreements. Its team supports general assembly meetings, day to day securities and stock exchange issues, regulatory compliance and investigations, and executes domestic and cross border restructurings such as mergers, spin offs and asset transfers, providing practical documentation and negotiation support throughout the corporate lifecycle.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

The practice covers domestic and international financings, project finance, securitizations, treasury and settlement operations, derivatives, futures and options, and public offerings. Lawyers structure and document complex facilities, advise on regulatory requirements for banks and financial market participants, and coordinate with capital markets teams on issuer and underwriter mandates. When disputes arise, the group works with litigators to protect clients' interests in financial market conflicts.
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Media, Technology and Telecoms

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