Demonstrating ‘a strong understanding of both legal and commercial issues’, Akol Law remains a very popular choice among domestic and international companies, and is singled out for providing ’innovative solutions tailored to complex business needs’. Much of the M&A work handled by the team has a cross-jurisdictional component, and is active in both inbound and outbound investments. Founding partner Meltem Akol, who has deep traction among the local business ecosystem, ‘casts an especially unique profile among corporate lawyers in Turkey’ and is regularly at the forefront of the highest-profile M&A deals in the market for both strategic and financial investors. Praised for her ability to add a ’high level of insight and commercial awareness’ to deals, particularly in the fintech space, Tuğçe Tatari co-heads the team alongside Akol which also includes Başak Belet.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'The lawyers are extremely diligent, hands-on, responsive and creative.'
- 'The team is responsive, solutions and deal-oriented, always available and client focused.'
- 'Their team consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to complex business needs.'
- 'They demonstrate a strong understanding of both legal and commercial issues, and their ability to navigate complex cross-border transactions is impressive.'
- 'Meltem Akol casts an especially unique profile among corporate lawyers in Turkey in her familiarity with banks, other law offices and her vast experience in corporate transactions.'
- 'Meltem Akol and Tuğçe Tatari's strategic vision and calmness under pressure have been invaluable. They bring a high level of insight and commercial awareness that sets them apart from competitors.'
- 'Tuğçe Tatari and Başak Belet are both very efficient.'
Clients clés
- CEECAT
- Turk Elektronik Para A.S. (“Param”)
- Palmet
- Isık Plastik
- FGV Holdings Berhad
- Udemy
- Sovos
- Wella International
- Allied Mineral
- Eczacibasi Holding
Points forts
Advised Turk Elektronik Para A.Ş., the Türkiye-based fintech firm in the acquisition of Univera the local Turkish IT company.
Advised GTR Credit Europe B.V. (a subsidiary of CEECAT Capital), Güngör Fatih Çaylak, Ata Demirel, and seven other individuals in the sale of 80% of the shares in Kemer Medical Center Özel Sağlık Hizmetleri Turizm ve Ticaret A.Ş. to Koç Holding A.Ş.
Advised Paket Mutfak, a leading Turkish food-tech start-up that develops delivery-focused food brands and operates ghost kitchens, on its new $1.5m investment round.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
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Responsable de la pratique
Meltem Akol; Tuğçe Tatari
Autres avocats clés
Başak Belet