Çağdaş Selvi is a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in project finance, acquisition finance, banking law, capital markets, derivative transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He has advised on the financing of major energy and infrastructure projects, as well as complex acquisition financings, representing leading financial institutions and global investors.

He has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, serving as counsel to both buyers and sellers in transactions involving domestic and international investors. He frequently plays a key role in structuring the financial aspects of these transactions, designing and implementing tailored financing mechanisms to support successful deal execution.

Çağdaş also advises issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, with a particular focus on cross-border placements under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Education

• Istanbul University Faculty of Law, BA, 2001

• University of Yeditepe, International Commercial Law, LLM, 2003

Professional Experience

• Partner – Selvi Attorney Partnership (January 2022 – Present)

• Partner – Selvi Ertekin Attorney Partnership (May 2016 – December 2021)

• Partner – Bilgiç Attorney Partnership (in association with Chadbourne & Parke LLP) (July 2013 – May 2016)

• Partner – Aksu Savaş Çalışkan Attorney Partnership (August 2012 – June 2013)

• Senior Associate – Aksu Savaş Çalışkan Attorney Partnership (December 2005 – August 2012)

• Associate – Garanti Bank, Legal Department (October 2003 – December 2005)

• Counsel – Doğan Holding A.Ş. (August 2001 – April 2003)

Ratings & Recognition

• Recommended by The Legal 500 in the areas of Banking & Finance and Capital Markets

• Recommended by IFLR1000 in Banking & Finance

• Recognized as a leading Corporate and Finance lawyer by Global Legal Experts

Publications

• “Turkey Extends Renewable Incentives for Local Production”

• “License Exemption for Solar Panel Facilities” – International Law Office (ILO)

• “Electricity Generation Through Waste Incineration” – ILO

• “How to Obtain a License for Conducting Mining Activities?” – ILO

• “Obtaining Approval for Construction of Nuclear Power Plants” – ILO