Mar 24, 26

Ahmet Ilker Dogan Returns to Private Practice as Senior Managing Partner with Tunca Avukatlik Ortakligi

Former Alacergold Madencilik General Counsel Ahmet Ilker Dogan has returned to private practice as a Senior Managing Partner with Tunca Avukatlik Ortakligi in Ankara.

According to the firm, “Ahmet has significant experience in the M&A market and has experience across a broad array of sectors, including energy, mining, construction, and financial institutions.”

Dogan, a finance and corporate/M&A expert, has previously spent 11 years with Alacergold Madencilik. Earlier, he spent almost 17 years with White & Case between 1996 and 2012.

“We’re pleased to welcome Ahmet Ilker Dogan to the Tunca team – his extensive experience on both energy and M&A transactions will increase our strength in the legal market,” Founding Partner Sidar Tunca commented.

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