Akol Law impresses with its track record in representing issuers in flagship capital markets offerings, including IPOs. It also stands out for its experience in acting for foreign corporates on the sale of equity and debt securities to investors in Turkey. Managing partner Meltem Akol is widely recognised as a market leader for capital markets work, with recent activity in Eurobond offerings, IPOs, secondary offerings and structured finance products. Senior associate Denizhan Budak provides specialist support on both capital markets transactions and regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We value the team for its specific expertise and well-established network.’

  • ‘Lawyers demonstrate dedication and knowledge.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its track record and experience, ability to solve complex matters, availability at demand and high degree of collaboration with other team members.’

  • ‘Lawyers show a high level of legal experience along with unique management skills.’

Key clients

  • Söke Değirmencilik
  • Aztek Teknoloji
  • Europower
  • Peninsula (Kuzu Grup)
  • Izdemir Enerji
  • Akçelik
  • Rönesans Healthcare
  • EBRD
  • QNB Finansbank
  • HSBC

Work highlights

  • Advised Söke Değirmencilik Sanayi ve Ticaretn on its IPO and listing on the Borsa İstanbul.
  • Advised Aztek Teknoloji Ürünleri Ticaret on its IPO and listing on the Borsa Istanbul.
  • Acted as transaction legal counsel to Europower Enerji ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri Sanayi Ticaret on its IPO.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Meltem Akol

Other key lawyers

Denizhan Budak