Döne is the Managing Partner of Yalçın Babalıoğlu Kemahlı (YBK) Law Firm/CMS Turkey
- International Committee Chair of the International Association for Defense Counsel (IADC)
- President of the Austrian Turkish Businesspeople and Industry Association (ATIS)
- Board member of DenizBank Austria
- CMS lead partner for 11 CEE jurisdictions on Sustainability and Legaltech/Knowledge Management.
She leverages more than 18 years of professional experience in corporate transactions and Dispute Resolution.
Döne is a dual-qualified Turkish and Austrian attorney.
She was responsible for the legal structuring of the first-of-its-kind Build Operate Transfer deal in Turkey for her German Energy Infrastructure client before they were efficiently legislated in Turkey.
Döne advises on inbound investment into Turkey and outbound investments into the CEE region and beyond. Her clients include high profile market leaders, both domestic and international as well as groups of shareholders involved in disputes or strategic investments.
YBK in cooperation with CMS offers a full range of legal and tax services in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic economies. CMS has been active in Turkey for over two decades, working with national and international clients who have helped make the Turkish market what it is today – a major force in European and world markets.
The YBK team of 25 lawyers in Istanbul guides clients through all the legal issues surrounding their inbound and outbound investment strategies, whether they are an enterprising start-up, mid-cap or major multinational. The team is composed of multi-disciplinary specialists who provide the support to keep their clients ahead and to achieve the best business outcome. These clients benefit from practical advice from experienced, knowledgeable and business-savvy international and local advisors who understand the customs and drive of Turkish enterprise, as well as international practice. YBK focuses on key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction and real estate, consumer products, technology, media and communications, and life sciences.
