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

Capital Markets Board, 1997-2018
Dilek Balioğlu
dbalioglu@balioglu.av.tr
English, Turkish
İstanbul Bar Association, 2023