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Duygu Acar Yucesoy

Duygu Acar Yucesoy

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

- Commercial and Corporate Law

- Contracts Law

- Mergers and Acquisitions

- Information Technology Law

- Dispute Resolution

Career

Duygu Acar Yücesoy is the founding and managing partner and leads our Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice.

She is widely recognised for her work on M&A transactions, major corporate restructurings, and complex corporate and commercial advisory matters.

She advises both local and international clients and, over the past year, has been involved in several high-value matters for high-profile clients. She is frequently entrusted with leading M&A projects as well as providing strategic corporate and commercial advice. She also regularly advises start-ups, mobile gaming companies, and fintech companies.

In addition, she delivers specialised courses and lectures in the field of M&A, offering university students practical insights and a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in mergers and acquisitions.

Professional Memberships

As a member of the Istanbul Bar Association, Duygu Acar Yücesoy also holds the designation of a registered patent and trademark attorney with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. Furthermore, she is a registered mediator at the Department of Mediation.

Education

Bucerius University School of Law and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Business in Hamburg

MLB

Istanbul University

LLB

Private German High School

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Turkey

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Duygu Acar Yucesoy is well placed to assist clients with mid to larger transactions. She is further placed to advise on startup mandates and investments, and her clientele is composed of both domestic and international corporates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What distinguishes her is not just technical competence but an exceptional ability to communicate clearly, manage pressure and always stay focused on solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide
  • Duygu Acar Yucesoy is easy to work with and it feels like she is part of our team.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide

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