Team

PARTNER

Gökhan Enkür

Gökhan Enkür (Partner) is an experienced corporate lawyer specialising in M&A and private equity with a primary focus on regulated industries, including insurance and energy. Throughout his career, Gökhan has advised various multi-national companies with respect to their transactions and investments in Türkiye and abroad. Before he co-founded PAE in 2010 and AECO in 2024, Gökhan worked at Denton Wilde Sapte (now known as Dentons), a top-tier London-based international law firm, for nearly a decade and was involved in a multitude of highly sophisticated, cross-border transactions. In addition to his wide-ranging expertise in corporate and commercial law, Gökhan is particularly focused on life insurance and pensions, bancassurance and insurance brokerage, and has significant expertise in regulated industries. During his career, Gökhan was seconded to Shell and Cigna, two of the world’s largest multinational corporations. At Shell, Gökhan’s role was to support Shell in the post-completion phase of a spin-off, and at Cigna he advised Cigna with respect to its entry and expansion in the Turkish insurance, health and pension markets.

In addition to Turkish, he is fluent in English.

Education

University of Chicago, School of Law, LL.M. (2009). Istanbul University, Faculty of Law, LL.B. (2005).

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Venture Capital Insurance Energy Corporate Restructuring and Business Reorganisation Commercial Contracts

Associations

Istanbul Bar Association

Email: gokhan.enkur@aecolaw.com

Mr. Enkur possesses a remarkable ability to navigate the most challenging and intricate aspects of corporate M&A and energy law with unparalleled ease and proficiency. What truly sets Mr. Enkur apart is his unwavering commitment to excellence. He not only provides expert counsel but also keeps us abreast of new developments and emerging trends in our legal matters.
EMEA, Energy / 2024 LEGAL 500
Gökhan Enkür ‘stands out for his expertise on complex corporate transactions and his understanding of the business aspects of the deal Commercial, Corporate and M&A / 2023LEGAL 500 Gökhan Enkür is a true talent in M&A deals.’
EMEA, Commercial, Corporate and M&A/ 2024 LEGAL 500
Gokhan Enkur goes above and beyond in providing practical and creative solutions, often identifying angles that we hadn't considered. Their attention to detail and dedication to addressing all aspects of a case have consistently exceeded our expectations.
EMEA, Commercial, Corporate and M&A 2025 Legal 500
Gokhan Enkur is a seasoned expert in M&A and corporate transactions, leading the firm’s practice in these areas with exceptional insight and dedication. His strategic vision and hands on approach have been key in driving success. We do praise his abilities to negotiate effectively and manage complex deals with precision ensuring seamless execution even in the most challenging situations.
EMEA, Commercial, Corporate and M&A 2025 Legal 500