SEKA Consulting | Law | IP

Partner/ Corporate and Litigation Department

Serhat Kısakürek is a lawyer registered with the Istanbul Bar Association, holding a bachelor’s degree from Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law, where he also completed his master’s degree. Additionally, he obtained a master’s degree from the University of Zurich and holds an IBA degree in International Commercial Law from Columbia University. With a broad academic background and international experience, Kısakürek brings significant expertise to his practice.

As a partner at SEKA Law Firm, Serhat Kısakürek specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), initial public offerings (IPOs) and capital markets law, energy law, banking and finance law, corporate governance, arbitration, and contract law. For many years, he has been providing legal consultancy and representation services to domestic and multinational clients, contributing to their achievement of global business objectives.

In Corporate Law, he offers in-depth consultancy on company formations, the establishment of corporate governance structures, shareholder relations, and compliance processes. In Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), he has extensive experience in complex M&A transactions involving companies operating in various sectors. He assists his clients in all stages, including strategic planning, conducting due diligenceprocesses, contract negotiations, managing relationships with competition authorities and other regulatory bodies, handling closing procedures, and overseeing post-merger integration processes.

Particularly in cross-border transactions, his knowledge of international law and cross-cultural awareness provide significant value to clients. He advises multinational companies entering the Turkish market and Turkish companies investing abroad, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, he has substantial experience in private equity and venture capital investments, guiding start-ups and growth-stage companies through investment processes.

Serhat Kısakürek has successfully managed M&A projects in various sectors such as energy, technology, finance, manufacturing, and consumer goods. He offers tailored solutions to clients in complex share acquisitions and sales, asset purchases, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Furthermore, he provides consultancy on competition law compliance and approvals, foreign investment permits, and compliance with sector-specific regulations.

In IPOs and Capital Markets Law, he offers legal consultancy during companies’ initial public offerings, specializing in compliance with capital markets regulations, prospectus preparation, and managing relations with regulatory authorities such as the Capital Markets Board. Within Energy Law, he specializes in the development, financing, licensing processes, and regulatory aspects of energy projects, with a particular interest in renewable energy initiatives. In Banking and Finance Law, he delivers legal services on loan agreements, project financing, security structures, and financial restructuring transactions to both local and international financial institutions and corporations. In the field of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, he has successfully represented clients in national and international arbitration centers, developing effective and creative strategies in resolving complex commercial disputes. Regarding Contract Law, he possesses extensive experience in the preparation, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts.

Serhat Kısakürek provides reliable, strategic, and result-oriented legal solutions to companies operating in various sectors and multinational environments, supporting them in enhancing their competitive edge on the international stage. His academic and professional background enables him to deeply understand his clients’ needs and develop tailored solutions.

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Serhat Kısakürek is an active member of international legal organizations such as the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Trademark Association (INTA). He also attends the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) every year, closely following current developments in environmental and energy law. Through his active participation on international platforms, he provides his clients with up-to-date and effective legal solutions on a global scale.