About

Provided by Akol Law

Akol Law is known for the experience in assisting foreign clients in investing or exiting in Turkey and domestic clients in entering into international transactions or mid-size or large size domestic transactions, the ability to understand and handle international standard complicated transactions and the capability and proven track record to produce reliable high quality work.   

The Team advises a wide client base including; public and private companies, ranging from large multi-nationals to emerging companies, including those operating in highly regulated sectors, private equity and other financial sponsors, including angel investors, venture capital and sovereign wealth funds and boards of directors on all types of M&A transactions including: auction sales, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, joint ventures, mergers, negotiated and contested transactions, option and earn out agreements, spin-offs, partnerships, privatizations, share acquisitions and sales and takeovers and tender offers.

The Firm has a senior level focus on its assignments and brings together 50+ years of combined experience. The team members come from diverse backgrounds, including the top international law firms that have been practicing in Turkey, and each have a proven track record. They would provide comprehensive and timely legal advice, that includes pre-emptive advice, clear recommendations and market practice know how.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Turkey

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akol Law advises a wide array of domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions and domestic investments. The law firm is highly sought after by both buyers and sellers, representing clients in acquisitions and divestments. The lawyers additionally regularly advise financial institutions and represent private equity firms. The team is also well placed to advise international clients on market entry transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Akol Law assisted Palmet Enerji with a transaction involving its acquisition of Zorlu Enerji, with a value of USD200 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Meltem Akol
1
Band 1
Meltem Akol is a market-leading practitioner acting for international and domestic clients on acquisitions, corporate restructurings, disposals and joint ventures.

Meltem Akol is highly responsive and excels in the level of sophistication she brings to mandates.

She is a good lawyer who is easy to negotiate and communicate with.

3
Tuğçe Tatari
3
Band 3
Tuğçe Tatari regularly advises clients on acquisitions, asset sales and corporate restructurings, as well as private equity-backed transactions.

Tuğçe Tatari excels in client service, consistently demonstrating responsiveness and a keen understanding of client needs. 

Ranked Lawyers at
Akol Law

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Turkey

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

1
Meltem Akol
1
Band 1
3
Tuğçe Tatari
3
Band 3

Members

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Clients

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Amazon

Applied Value

Blackstone

Chevron

Doğan Holding

Elekta Solutions AB

General Electric

Johnson&Johnson

Majorel

Marubeni

Mavenir Group

Multi B.V.

Opengate Capital

Palmet Enerji A.Ş.

Sovos

Turkish Wealth Fund

Udemy

Industries

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Chemicals and materials

Computer services

Computer software

Construction

Consumer

Energy

Foods and beverages

Internet / e-commerce

Manufacturing

Medical

Telecommunications: Carriers

Transportation

Utilities