Interview with…
M. Emre Akkaş, Founder & Managing Partner
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The Founder and Managing Partner of Akkaş & Partners Law Firm speaks about the international expansion of the law firm.
1) What do you see as the main points that differentiate Akkaş & Partners Law Firm from your competitors?
Akkaş & Partners Law Firm has differentiated itself from other law firms in several ways including: its international reach as well as diversity and inclusion.- International reach: In addition to offering legal services nationally in the various provinces of Turkey, the Law Firm also has a strong and active international desk. Akkaş & Partners has been working with its international partners on several matters, to offer legal solutions to cross-border problems and challenges.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Akkaş & Partners is made up of 60% women, and has consultants from various countries beyond Turkey. These consultants are particularly important when serving international clients, especially in ensuring that their language needs are met.
- Academic Development: One of the objectives of Akkaş & Partners is to promote academic development. In this regard, the law firm publishes informative articles, organises webinars and presentations, and has internal trainings for its team members to ensure their capacity and expertise are developed.
2) Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?
In the next 12 months, the following practices are most likely to grow:- Sports law: We have recently increased our efforts and resources in providing legal services in sports law, to various people in sports, especially in football.
- Media and Entertainment Law: Although we have been offering services in media and entertainment law to some of our clients, we are increasing the number of our clients in this area.
- International law: We have established an international desk which offers services to clients in Europe, Africa and the Gulf. Although it only serves a few countries in each of those regions, in 12 months, we will serve more countries ensuring geographical expansion.