Berkan Balaban
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Berkan Balaban

Berkan Balaban

Associate Director JHK Legal

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 823..
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About Berkan

Berkan Balaban is an Associate Director with over six years of experience in banking and finance law, with a particular focus on mortgage law. He provides expert guidance to lenders across consumer and corporate lending, covering a diverse range of areas including acquisition finance, asset finance, project finance, mezzanine finance, and refinancing transactions conducted on both bilateral and syndicated bases. Berkan advises clients on complex loan structuring, regulatory compliance, and the preparation of key legal documents such as loan contracts and security arrangements for residential and commercial properties. He is proficient in managing high-value transactions throughout Australia, coordinating legal workflows, and enhancing processes to facilitate efficient and favourable resolutions. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities, Berkan acts as a trusted legal advisor to lender clients and other stakeholders, helping them navigate the complexities of commercial law with clarity and integrity. His commitment to delivering timely, practical solutions is matched by effective communication and a client-focused approach. In addition to his professional achievements, Berkan enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, travelling, and engages in tennis and chess for both relaxation and inspiration.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Property Law

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Experience

Associate Director
Associate Director
JHK Legal
Jun 2024 - Present · 1 year 5 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
JHK Legal
Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 · 3 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Parsons & Partners
Oct 2021 - Feb 2024 · 2 years 4 months
Associate Solicitor
Associate Solicitor
Kingston and Partners
Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 year
Associate
Associate
Summer Lawyers
Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 year 1 month
Associate Solicitor
Associate Solicitor
Maatouks Law Group
Jan 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 years 8 months
Law Clerk
Law Clerk
MCK Lawyers
Aug 2015 - May 2016 · 9 months

Education

GDLP, Law
GDLP, Law
The Australian National University
2015 - 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Law & Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Bachelor’s Degree, Law & Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Western Sydney University
2010 - 2015

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 9, 66 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 823..

Practice Certificate

Name
Berkan Balaban
Date of Admission
2016
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 16 Nov 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Mortgages