Melek Başak Aldı
Ms. Melek Başak Aldı joined AKT Law Firm as an Associate in 2022.
AKT LAW
More informationAKT LAW is well known for handling the full spectrum of maritime law matters. The team is often instructed in cases involving shipbuilding contracts, cargo claims, ship finance, and the purchase and sale of vessels. Rona Kaspi has extensive experience in advising on shipping-focused transactions, and co-heads the practice with Serra Aksakal. Melek Başak Aldı fields expertise in insurance claims.
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Testimonials
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‘They are specialists in shipping and ship building. They are efficient and easy to work with.’
‘Rona Kaspi is experienced and solution oriented.’
‘Basak Aldi has great communication skills. With a keen eye for detail and an in-depth understanding of ship finance, she has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of a complex transaction.’
‘They are knowledgeable and competent.'
‘They stand out for their outstanding legal knowledge, steadfast professionalism, and dedication to their clients. With a thorough understanding of the law, their team of highly qualified attorneys is able to offer their customers comprehensive legal solutions.'
‘Rona Kaspi is a senior lawyer with good experience in the shipping sector.'
‘AKT Law is a Turkish shipping law firm. They have very good contacts among Turkish shipyards. They work effectively with overseas counsel on cross-border matters.’
Key clients
- Gelibolu Gemi İnşaat San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Beşiktaş Tersane A.Ş.
- Sefine Denizcilik Tersanecilik Turizm San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- İçdaş Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım Sanayi A.Ş.
- Nassau Maritime Holdings DAC / Reed Smith LLP
- MRC Mercan Holding Limited
- Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Garanti Bankası A.Ş.
- Tersan Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Shahin Maritime Co.
- UMS Metal Sanayi Mühendislik İnşaat Nakliye İç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
- İçdaş Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım San. A.Ş.
- Hat-San Gemi İnşaa Bakım Onarım Deniz Nakl. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Yalova Pilotaj A.Ş.
- Karadeniz Holding
- Cemre Marin Endüstri A.Ş.
- Çeliktrans Deniz İnşaat Ltd. Şti.
- Arena Denizcilik A.Ş.
- Most Denizcilik Çevre Hiz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
- Armona Denizcilik A.Ş.
- Batı Söke Çimento San. Türk. A.Ş.
- Anka Brokerage Lojistik A.Ş.
- Uzmar Uzmanlar Den. Tic. ve San. Ltd. Şti
- Art Reklamcılık Tasarım Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
- İstanbul Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.
- Likit Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Safi Katı Yakıt Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş
- Thome Ship Management PTE. LTD.
- Denizbank A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Assisted a freight and cargo service company with the purchase of a vessel.
- Advised Sefine Shipyard in connection with a building contract for a floating dock.
- Assisted Tersan Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. with its shipbuilding contract.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Rona Kaspi, Serra Aksakal