Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) serve as a strategic tool for companies to grow or expand their operations to new local or international markets. Those transactions require careful planning, effective implementation, and a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing them. 

We offer expert consultancy services on the legal, commercial, and strategic aspects of M&A projects, including joint ventures and privatization. Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers is well-equipped to guide clients through every phase—from initial negotiations and due diligence to post-transaction integration. 

Industry Specific and Global Expertise 

Our firm provides high-quality M&A services by combining deep expertise in key industries—such as real estate & construction, hospitality & leisure, mining, energy, media & entertainment and technology—with our proficiency in practice areas like financial services, corporate, energy, data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. Partnering with firms across multiple countries, we deliver comprehensive legal support for M&A transactions on a global scale. We have acted for clients on various M&A projects, not only in Turkey but also across Europe, the Gulf Area, and North Africa. 

Holistic M&A Services  

Our M&A team is committed to delivering top-notch legal expertise across all aspects of M&A projects, including: 

Transaction Planning: We collaborate with clients from the outset to design the optimal transaction structure that aligns with their commercial strategy and objectives, while considering tax and corporate law implications. 

Due Diligence: We conduct exhaustive legal due diligence on the target entity’s financial, operational, and legal status to identify and address potential risks, ensuring a well-informed decision-making process. 

Negotiation and Drafting: We assist clients throughout all stages of transaction negotiations and drafting, from memorandums of understanding to shareholders' agreements and share transfer or subscription agreements. 

Regulatory Approvals: For our clients, we handle the process of obtaining necessary permits and approvals from relevant authorities, including merger clearance from the Turkish Competition Authority, to complete the transaction. 

Post-Transaction Issues: We also support clients with legal matters after the closing, including establishing effective corporate governance, addressing employment issues arising from the transaction, and handling necessary notifications to the trade registry and other relevant authorities.