
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Europe Guide 2026 : Turkey
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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.
Clients (17)
- 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 (13)
- Chemicals and materials
- Computer services
- Computer software
- Construction
- Consumer
- Energy
- Foods and beverages
- Internet / e-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Medical
- Telecommunications: Carriers
- Transportation
- Utilities
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Work Highlights
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Akol Law advised Param on the full acquisition of PayCore and its subsidiaries.
Strengths
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Akol's team is very engaged at all levels of seniority, with great leadership and internal communication.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEuropeThe firm pays close attention and has a mastery of details, as well as offering expertise in the subject and quick turnaround.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
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Meltem Akol
Meltem Akol is a market-leading practitioner acting for international and domestic clients on acquisitions, corporate restructurings, disposals and joint ventures. We receive very detailed and sophisticated legal solutions from Meltem Akol at very critical moments.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEuropeMeltem Akol displays a high level of legal expertise and commercial awareness.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEuropeShe is a good lawyer who is easy to negotiate and communicate with.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
Ranked Individuals at Akol Law (1)
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Meltem Akol
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