Telecoms
Görkhan Bozkurt, CEO, Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in Turkey, and is using its strong market share to deliver ‘convergence’: packages of complementary communication services with value-added benefits. Görkhan Bozkurt discusses the significance of this strategy for retail and corporate growth, and the investments already yielding rewards for the company.
January 25, 2012
Tax & Legal
Muhsin Keskin and Birtürk Aydin, Esin Attorney Partnership; and Gary Senior, Baker & McKenzie
As Turkey’s economy becomes more important internationally, Istanbul has become a key commercial centre. Recognising this, Baker & McKenzie recently allied with Esin Attorney Partnership, combining B&M’s global reach with Esin’s strong local law capability.
January 13, 2012
Banking
Metin Ar, President and CEO, Garanti Securities
Turkey experienced a major crisis in 2001, and as a result of the measures subsequently introduced it has shown a lot more resilience in the latest global recession. Mr Ar outlines the current state of play in the Turkish IPO market and the future of the economy.
June 27, 2011
Insurance & Pensions
Caner Oner, Senior Advisor, Oyak
Established 50 years ago, Oyak was one of the first private pension plans in Turkey, and it is now the largest in the country by assets. Mr Oner explains how the company’s pioneering work in relationship management and corporate governance have helped it succeed.
March 17, 2011
Tax & Legal
Dr Ismail Esin, Partner, Esin Law Firm
When Turkey experienced its own financial crisis in 2000-1, businesses learned quickly the importance of good governance and sustainable operation. Dr Esin discusses the current business landscape and Turkey as an investment hub for central Asia.
March 16, 2011
Tax & Legal
Prof. Dr. M Fadlullah Cerrahoglu, Managing Partner, Cerrahoglu Law Firm
Since its foundation in 1966, Cerrahoglu Law Firm has seen a lot of changes in the Turkish economy and regulatory environment. Professor Cerrahoglu talks about how his practice has evolved since the financial crisis and the prospects for growth in Turkey.
December 21, 2010
Telecoms
Koray Ozturkler, Deputy CEO, Turkcell
Listed on both the Istanbul and New York stock exchanges, Turkcell has implemented a number of disciplined policies and committees, helping create a strong culture of transparency and disclosure, which in turn has noticeably improved performance.
May 26, 2010
Tax & Legal
Sezer Caliskan, Partner at Taboglu and Demirhan
Sezer Caliskan discusses how his firm make its claim within the Turkish market, and how the nation’s domestic market is growing within the global mergers and acquisitions market.
February 18, 2010
Tax & Legal
Mahmut Karaman, Founding Partner, & Fatma Kurt, Senior Associate, Karaman Law Firm
As members of one of the most prestigious law firms in Turkey, Karaman and Kurt discuss recent trends within the shipping industry, and the cases they’ve been working on.
February 4, 2010