Member Profile

Kesikli Law Firm, an independent law practice based in Istanbul, Turkey, serves a diverse client base, from global corporations to small, entrepreneurial companies and individuals in a range of transactional, litigious and regulatory matters. Through its involvement as counsel to investors, contractors, engineers, project developers, trading companies and other project proponents, Kesikli Law Firm established a trustworthy reputation as the provider of tailored legal solutions in the areas of Power & Energy, Real Estate & Construction Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, IP Law and Employment Law on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Energy & Infrastructure

Kesikli’s power and energy practice covers a comprehensive range of legal and business matters including the development/financing of green or brown field energy and infrastructure projects, permitting and licensing matters and providing counsel on structuring the contractual and regulatory background of the projects. Kesikli advises on energy market participation and regulatory rules, law of privatisation, acquisitions of energy projects and drafting and negotiation of required contracts.

Kesikli has extensive experience in EPC and infrastructure projects in Turkey, the Russian Federation, Israel, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Romania, Namibia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Kesikli represents clients in various projects on contentious and non-contentious matters, involving EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and EPCM (EPC Management) contracts, FIDIC model contracts, equipment supply and erection contracts, construction contracts, electricity sales contracts, natural gas sale contracts, O&M contracts and settlement of disputes.

At Kesikli Law Firm, we combine global reach and local expertise. Whether your needs are local or global, we can help you find the appropriate legal & business solutions. Kesikli’s global reach extends to over 60 countries, with a network of global and regional law firms that connects your business to strategic jurisdictions around the world. Our experience on cross-boarder projects has enhanced our lawyers’ ability to assist multinational and foreign clients when they require legal services in Turkey. Similarly, our broad network of relationships with quality law firms throughout the world enables us to assist Turkey-based clients with legal matters in other countries.

Kesikli Law Firm’s international experiences includes numerous projects, transactions and dispute resolution matters in Turkey, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Israel, Romania, the Netherlands, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Syria, Iran, and Iraq.

– Galatasaray University Faculty of Law, Juris Doctorate (J.D) – candidate,

– Istanbul Bilgi University, Master of Business Law, Istanbul (L.L.M),

– Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama, Master of Comparative Law (M.C.L) Program,

– Marmara University, Faculty of Law, Bachelor of Law, İstanbul (L.L.B)

– 2019 Legal 500 Comparative Legal Guides, Turkey: Construction (2nd edition)

– 2016 Edition of Energy Book, Global Legal Insights, Turkey Chapter, (published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London)

– 2016 Edition of International Comparative Legal Guides to Construction and Engineering (published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London)

– Legislative Changes to Incentives For Electricity Generation, February 2016, published at: www.internationallawoffice.com

– Perspectives on the Energy Sector, published at: www.internationallawoffice.com

– Consequences of Termination of Public Procurement Contracts, published at: www.internationallawoffice.com

– 2015 Edition of Energy Book, Global Legal Insights, Turkey Chapter, (published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London)

– 2015 Edition of International Comparative Legal Guides to Construction and Engineering (published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London)

– Turkey Tax Guide 2015

– EPC Contracts and Limitation of Liability, (presented at the International Conference on Energy and Management 2014)

– Essential Legal Aspects of Acquisitions under Turkish Law (presented at the International Legal and Accountancy Solutions Conference in Istanbul, 2014)

– Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Turkey

– Power Plant Construction Contract (EPC Contract) and Some of Its Essential Provisions From a Perspective of Risk Allocation and Financing Requirements (presented at the ICCI International Energy & Environment Fair and Conference in 2012)

– International Arbitration and Arbitrability from the United States Perspective

– W. Scott Simpson & Omer Kesikli, The Contours of Arbitration Discovery, 67 Alabama Lawyer 280 (2006).

Legal500 EMEA – 2019 remarks that “the ‘highly skilled, well-prepared, excellent lawyer’ Ömer Kesikli heads the team, which is ‘always responsive, detail-oriented, business-minded and creative’.

Legal500 EMEA – 2019 remarks that “Omer Kesikli is noted for its ‘quality work, sophisticated legal knowledge and good pricing’.

Legal500 EMEA – 2019 recognizes Omer Kesikli as a leading individual in Real Estate & Construction practices.

Legal500 EMEA – 2019 recognizes Omer Kesikli as a recommended lawyer in Energy Law, Projects & Project Finance, Real Estate & Construction practices.

Legal500 EMEA – 2018 remarks that Omer Kesikli has ‘vast experience and know-how in the energy business’ and advises on inbound and outbound investment into energy projects.

Legal500 EMEA – 2018 recognizes Omer Kesikli as a leading individual in Real Estate & Construction practices.

Legal500 EMEA – 2017 recognizes Omer Kesikli as a leading individual in Real Estate & Construction practices.

Legal500 EMEA – 2016 remarks that Omer Kesikli ‘has extensive knowledge and experience of power projects, both in Turkey and abroad’.

Legal500 EMEA – 2016 recognition: Led by founding partner Omer Kesikli, Kesikli Law Firm specialises in domestic and international construction and engineering projects, including power and energy projects, factories and industrial facilities.

Legal500 EMEA – 2015 recognizes Omer Kesikli as a leading individual in Real Estate & Construction practices.

Legal 500 EMEA – 2015 describes Mr. Kesikli as a ‘first-class’ partner attracting high praise as having ‘keen knowledge of the power industry’, ‘commerciality’ and ‘dedication to his clients’.