Akkaya & Partners Law Firm — Turkey

About

Akkaya & Partners is a modern, Istanbul-based corporate and commercial boutique law firm advising domestic and international clients operating in Türkiye’s key industries. Established in 2018, the firm’s transactional, regulatory, and contentious expertise supports businesses throughout their development. Known for its partner-led, commercially focused approach, the firm works closely with leading consultancies and specialist advisors ensuring clients receive comprehensive, strategic, solution-driven advice across a broad range of sectors. Akkaya & Partners is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment and implementing responsible business practices. ### Key contacts - Partner: Özge Akkaya - Partner: Şimal Şeker - Partner: Okşan Özkan Akkaya & Partners provides strategic legal support across core corporate and commercial disciplines in Turkish, English, German, Italian, and French. - Corporate and Commercial Counselling local and international clients on structuring, governance, tax, establishment, and commercial strategy. Delivering practical solutions aligned with the Turkish Commercial Code and evolving regulation. - Mergers and Acquisitions Guiding businesses through domestic and cross‑border mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and the formation and separation of businesses. Advising on structuring, due diligence, negotiation and integration, securing efficient execution and compliance with regulatory and competition law. - Contracts Structuring, drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements, such as shareholder, share purchase, distribution, licensing, supply, rent, sales, service, contractor and confidentiality agreements. Ensuring enforceability, clear risk allocation, and alignment with clients’ operational needs. - Company Secretarial / Corporate Governance Assisting companies with governance under the Turkish Commercial Code, covering board and general assembly matters, statutory filings and corporate record maintenance, enabling effective governance structures and ongoing compliance through general administrative support. - Restructuring Providing legal support on local and international corporate restructurings under the Turkish Commercial Code. Advising stakeholders on mergers, spin‑offs, changes in corporate form and liquidation processes. Helping clients reorganise operations to achieve efficiency, cost reductions, and strategic repositioning. - Dispute Resolution Representing clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation in relation to commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts, contract breaches, damages, debt recovery, fraud, asset recovery and regulatory proceedings. Delivering commercially focused strategies and enforcement across jurisdictions. - Cross‑Border Investments / Venture Capital Supporting investors, funds and companies in structuring, financing rounds and cross‑border transactions, in relation to governance, due diligence and compliance, with expertise in drafting and managing investment documentation. Facilitating growth strategies aligned with evolving ESG standards. - Intellectual Property and Brand Protection Supporting clients through trademark registration, portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and IP‑related contracts, helping clients safeguard and commercialise their brands and assets. - Employment Providing guidance on employment law in relation to contracts, terminations, workplace policies, and compliance. Assisting clients with managing workforce risks and meeting regulatory requirements. - Regulatory and Data Privacy Offering counsel on regulatory compliance on a range of issues for businesses operating in the Turkish market, including governance frameworks, data processing obligations and sector‑specific regulations. Helping clients to align with international standards, such as GDPR. - Key Industries/ Sectors - Construction and Infrastructure - Real Estate - Energy - Technology - Healthcare and Health Tourism - Transportation and Logistics - Automotive - Retail and Consumer Goods - Industrial Manufacturing - Services - For more information see our website: https://akkayapartners.com/ ### Languages - Turkish - English - German - Italian - French ### Staffing Figures - 3 Partners - 1 Senior Associate Lawyer - 4 Associate lawyers - 2 Counsels

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Almina Laetitia Atik

Associate Lawyer · Corporate / M&A

Gülce Akkaya

Senior Associate Lawyer · Corporate / M&A

Nil Arslan

Associate Lawyer · Corporate / Commercial

Okşan Özkan

Managing Partner · Corporate / M&A

Selen Urgan

Associate Lawyer · Corporate / M&A

Çınar Büyükçınar

Associate Lawyer · Corporate / M&A

Özge Akkaya

Managing Partner · Mergers & Acquisitions

Şimal Şeker

Managing Partner · Corporate / M&A