SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PRO – BONO
As Boden Law, we are dedicated not only to our clients but also to our community. The Firm believes that lawyers have a duty to devote time to serve their society in positive ways. The organisations that the Firm gives pro-bono advice are as follows:
My Climate Turkey
Recently, we have advised pro-bono My Climate Turkey, Turkey partner of My Climate, a global climate protection foundation, in their conversion to and merge with a non-profit organization namely “Carbon Footprint and Sustainability Association” (Ayakizi ve Sürdürebilirlik Derneği).
Carbon Footprint and Sustainability Association
We provide regular legal advice to Carbon Footprint and Sustainability Association.
Troya Çevre Derneği
We are also providing pro-bono legal advice to Troya Çevre Derneği in their establishment process of an energy cooperative which would generate electricity from solar.
CLIMATE CHANGE As Boden Law, we are aware of climate change threat and its severity, which is why we aim to play an important role in contribution to a sustainable environment. This year, we have also offset our carbon footprint, and we are committed to continually reduce our carbon emissions. We have obtained a carbon footprint offsetting certificate from My Climate.
We appreciate our clients and the trust they place in our firm. Below is what some of our clients have to say about our services:
“Energy boutique Boden Law is adept at representing energy companies and financial institutions in relation to project finance, M&A and energy trade transactions including tolling agreements and energy disputes. It advised SmartPulse Teknoloji on the structuring of a robotic power plant operation agreement. Other clients include Aksa Enerji, Axpo Trading and Engie Turkey. Değer Boden heads the team.”
“Boden Law is ‘fast, reliable and has market know-how and experience’. It acts for clients in the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors, with a particular focus on electricity and gas projects. Areas of expertise include drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, joint ventures, regulatory matters and transactions. The team advised Biga Maden on its €21m sale of a limestone quarry to Nordeka. Değer Boden heads the ‘very reliable and professional’ team.”
“Değer Boden’s expertise covers a wide range of transactional, financing and regulatory mandates relating to renewable and conventional energy projects. Clients praise her open and proactive approach and enthuse: “She provides legal services not only to manage current situations, but she also gives valuable feedback to minimise future problems.”
“Boden Law has ‘deep knowledge of energy law in Turkey’ and advises on regulatory matters, contracts, joint ventures and disputes. Recent work includes advising solar power generation company Gildemeister on due diligence, agreements and the financing structure of its solar power plant projects in Turkey. The client base also includes Tractebel, Naturelgaz and Talesun. ‘Standout energy lawyer’ Değer Boden heads the practice and is recommended for her ‘exceptional transactional skills and expertise in highly regulated industries’.”
“Project development in the energy sector is a standout practice area for Boden Law. The firm is also active in M&A. The energy sector was core for the M&A practice and during the research period the firm acted for Talesun Solar Switzerland on a corporate matter. The project development team was strong in energy and worked on a numerous deals in the infrastructure and mining sectors. In one highlight deal the firm advised German solar power generation company Gildemeister on its solar power plant projects in Turkey. European Federation of Energy Traders, Nordeka Maden, Axpo Trading and Axpo Turkey Enerji are some of the firm’s key clients.”
“Değer Boden rises in the rankings this year following glowing praise from interviewees, who describe her as “a real veteran of the energy sector” who is “probably the most knowledgeable person in Turkey on electricity law.” Her expertise covers a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters relating to renewable and conventional energy projects.”
“Clients praise the team’s in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. According to interviewees, they are “experts in regulated sectors” who have “been involved in the energy industry and the market for a long time,” meaning that “they can provide a full legal view which covers both the international and local aspects of a project.”
Clients also appreciate that the firm “provides feedback which doesn’t only answer our questions but also raises potential problems and issues that may arise as a result of each action – it’s very well rounded, developed and considered feedback which they provide on a timely basis.”
“Boden Law represents a somewhat unique prospect in the Turkish market, given it is wholly focused on the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors.”
“Boden Law is a dedicated and energy-focused legal firm and it has a unique position in Turkey. The lawyers are very knowledgeable about energy markets regulations and they are very successful in due diligence and agreement negotiation tasks”.
“I worked with Boden Law in different project development and financing transactions in the energy and mining sectors. The firm actually covers a broad range of activities including project finance, M&A, litigation and arbitration, but I think its focus in power and gas, mining, and infrastructure makes it special in its advice. As the firm know these industries very well, its approach is extremely practical and result oriented to the issues. I believe that business knowledge always adds value to legal work. The entire team has a very strong legal background and capabilities.”
“We are extremely content about the service that we received from Boden. It is very evident that the team is very competent in their area. They have an in-depth knowledge on the regulatory matters and they provide prompt and business-oriented advice to their clients”.
“Boden Law is a boutique company that has a deep understanding, not only of energy but also procurement, M&A and financing deals. With their significant experience and hands-on approach, we always get prompt action against our calls. In addition to their experience in the region they can provide the necessary services together with their partnering law offices throughout the world. They also provide their customers a very innovative approach with the conferences held annually”.
“They’re one of the boutique law firms in our market in Turkey. They have a good team working with us. Their expertise and network is helping us solve many issues in an efficient and effective way”.
“This team provides a very good service to its clients, including sector-specific knowledge”.
“Değer Boden is broadly respected for her energy and infrastructure focus, advising clients on a range of corporate, regulatory and development issues. Sources state: “She is very intelligent and has good legal knowledge but she also understands the necessities of the industry. She can define the critical issues for her clients and cover those risks”.



