Akkas & Partners Law Firm

The Firm: Akkaş & Partners Law Firm is a full-service law firm with headquarters in Istanbul, Türkiye. We are currently located in Kuruçeşme, Beşiktaş. The firm prides itself in the quality services that it offers to its clients nationally and internationally. Akkaş & Partners provides Legal and Consultancy Services in various sectors including Construction, Real estate, Automotive, IT & E-commerce , Defence, Agribusiness, Health, and Energy.

Areas of Practice

Corporate and M&A: We offer comprehensive legal support to international and domestic companies at all stages, from incorporation and operation to dissolution. We specialize in business entity incorporation, preparing corporate legal documents, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. We assist in the preparation of general assembly and board meetings and provide expert guidance in structuring, negotiating, drafting, and closing critical commercial contracts. Our team is dedicated to protecting your business’ interests and facilitating successful business operations.

International Arbitration: With several year of experience in this area, our experts offer reservices, including preparing arbitration clauses, representation in arbitration proceedings, and consultation on arbitration procedures. We handle enforcement and recognition of arbitration awards in Turkey and assist in appealing arbitration awards. Additionally, we help clients identify funding opportunities for their arbitration cases.

Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets: Our Team has expertise in negotiating financial contracts, preparing credit agreements for both lenders and borrowers, and managing the public offering process. We also specialize in Islamic banking and finance and provide legal advice on capital markets law.

Enforcement and Bankruptcy: Our Team is experienced in enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings, including  initiating and managing enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings, providing detailed consultation on bankruptcy and concordatum, and litigating in execution and general courts. We also offer legal advice on bankruptcy laws to guide our clients through challenging financial situations.

Real Estate and Construction: We offer services to investors, developers, owners, lenders, prime contractors, REITs, PPPs, subcontractors, architects, and others involved in developing, constructing, acquiring, and disposing of real estate. Our practice offers consultation on purchase, sale, and lease contracts, establishing and protecting rights in rem, and compliance services related to administrative, tax, and environmental laws. We also assist with real estate investment partnerships and the implementation of contracts and projects.

IT, Data Protection & Intellectual Property: As a Tech-Forward law firm, we are especially committed to ensuring our clients are in compliance with the relevant laws. We also offer consultation on e-commerce contracts, protection of domain names and intellectual property, and guidance on e-signature and ETBIS.

Employment: We offer services to employers and employees including negotiating and preparing individual and collective employment contracts, representing clients in mediation and labor courts, and drafting work policies and regulations. We provide comprehensive legal advice on employment laws to ensure that both employers and employees are well-informed and compliant.

Immigration: To ensure that our international clients are able to carry out their activities in Turkey, we offer several services including: legal advice on permits and licenses, assistance with Turkish citizenship applications, and representation in immigration lawsuits. We also advise on immigration issues related to corporate transactions and provide consultation for foreign investments and real estate acquisition in Turkey.

Maritime Law: Our maritime-law experts also offer services including: Negotiation and Preparation of maritime-related contracts such as ship financing contracts and charter contracts; Services relating to port and terminal operations; Registration of ships and attaining relevant documentation; Cargo claims and Insurance matters; and Handling local and international maritime disputes.