Dilek Balioğlu
Biography
Dilek Balioğlu is widely recognized for her deep regulatory expertise and sophisticated practice in capital markets, financial regulation, compliance, and complex corporate transactions. Drawing on 20 years of experience at the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye and a distinguished career in private practice, she advises domestic and international clients on some of the most sensitive and technically demanding matters in regulated sectors.
Her practice covers capital markets, investment services, portfolio management, banking and finance, compliance, regulatory approvals, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions. She is particularly sought after for matters requiring strategic regulatory judgment, institutional insight, and a hands-on approach to execution.
Dilek represents financial institutions, investors, funds, and corporates across a range of sectors, with a strong focus on regulated industries and complex transactions. Her experience from both the regulator’s side and private practice enables her to deliver commercially aware, precise, and solution-driven counsel.
Practice Areas
Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Commercial and Corporate Law
Tax Law
Real Estate Law
Banking and Finance
Education
Ph.D., Corporate Law, Başkent University, Present
LL.M., Corporate Law, Ankara University, 2002
LL.B., Law, Ankara University, 1996
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology, Hacettepe University, 1991
Licenses & Certifications
Capital Markets Activities Advanced Level Licence
Corporate Governance Rating Specialist Licence
Credit Rating Specialist Licence
Derivative Instruments Licence
Real Estate Appraisers Licence
Publications
Evidential Contracts in Financial Law, Bankacılar Dergisi, The Banks Association of Türkiye (2020)
Food Manufacturer Liability, Başkent University Law Review (2017)
Cross Shareholding, Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (2003)
Share Buyback of Companies, Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (1999)
Experience

