Merve Nazli Kaylan | Lawyers

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"I advise lenders, sponsors, corporates and funds on loan arrangements, securitisation and debt issuances, with a particular focus on fund financing, real estate finance, acquisition finance and capital markets transactions. What sets me apart is a truly cross-border perspective, shaped by years of practice across Turkey, France and Luxembourg at leading law firms and at the European Investment Bank. I am known for being practical, calm under pressure and focused on getting deals done efficiently while managing risk. I thrive on complex, multi-jurisdictional work and building lasting client relationships."

Overview

Nazli advises banks, sponsors, corporates, issuers and alternative credit providers on a wide range of loan and capital markets structures.

Her practice covers fund finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance, project finance and general banking matters, including credit arrangements and security taking. She also advises on debt issuances, including the establishment of securitisation vehicles, corporate reorganisations and cross-border financing deals, with a strong focus on structured finance. Nazli has additional experience in restructuring and insolvency-related matters.

Prior to joining Linklaters, Nazli served as a lawyer at the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg. She brings a truly cross-border perspective, shaped by several years of practice across Turkey, France and Luxembourg at major national and international law firms. This multi-jurisdictional background enables her to navigate complex cross-border transactions with confidence and to deliver practical, commercially focused advice.

Experience

A global private equity and infrastructure investment firm: advising in relation to two subscription line facility agreements to be provided by a leading US bank–for various Luxembourg entities held by a Cayman Fund.
A group of international banks: advising on the €610 million multi-jurisdictional refinancing of the QSRP Group’s private debt facilities, involving a complex Luxembourg law security package and showcasing Linklaters’ expertise in structuring and coordinating cross-border finance for a group that owns and operates major food brands across Europe.
A Luxembourg management company: advising an American global investment company on the senior facility for the refinancing of the acquisition of a pan-European logistics property portfolio in France, the Netherlands, Finland, Ireland, Germany and Denmark.
Investment banks or investors: advising in relation to the setting up of or issuances by Luxembourg securitisation vehicles (regulated and unregulated).
Bank of China Limited, Luxembourg Branch: advising as issuer on the world’s largest green bond issuance, which was the first ever green bond issued by Bank of China and the first green bond issued by a Chinese institution in Europe.

Beyond the Office

Nazli takes an active interest in charitable and community work both inside and outside the firm.

Education, Qualifications and Languages

Nazli is registered with the Istanbul Bar, the Paris Bar and the Luxembourg Bar. She holds an LLM/MSc in International Business Law and Management from HEC Paris and an LLB from Bilkent University.
She speaks Turkish, English and French.

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