The Legal 500

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a first tier firm,

Akol Avukatlik Bürosu has a strong track record in finance and capital markets work, and as part of the White & Case Müsavirlik Ltd. Sirketi network, the firm can draw on its impressive global resources. Meltem Akol is one of the main contacts. Past clients include UBS and Deutsche Bank.

Within Competition, tier 4

Akol Avukatlik Bürosu’s first-rate corporate team is backed up by an experienced competition practice, that has cut its teeth on a regular flow of instructions.

Within Corporate and M&A, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a first tier firm,

Akol Avukatlik Bürosu’s excellent corporate team enjoys a very good standing in the market, and despite increased competition, has remained at the cutting edge of Turkish corporate legal advice. Meltem Akol and Rozita Nigrin-Borden are very well regarded, while Asli Basgoz, who now divides her time between Istanbul and White & Case Müsavirlik Ltd. Sirketi’s New York office, is seen as something of a pioneer within the market. Recent highlights include advising Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentina on its $5.9bn purchase of a 24.9% stake in Garanti Bank.

Within Dispute resolution, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a third tier firm,

Akol Avukatlik Bürosu has an active disputes practice that covers both domestic litigation and international arbitration, where its access to the White & Case Müsavirlik Ltd. Sirketi’s global disputes practice is very helpful to clients. Meltem Akol and Rozita Nigrin-Borden are recommended.

Within IT and telecoms, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a first tier firm,

Akol Avukatlik Bürosu’s active telecoms practice represents several major domestic and international clients, including Çukurova Telecom Holdings, on related contentious and non-contentious matters. Meltem Akol is recommended.

Within Intellectual property, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a second tier firm,

Rozita Nigrin-Borden and Yalin Akmenek are both recommended at Akol Avukatlik Bürosu. Past clients of the firm, which benefits from a strong international network, include the Hearst Corporation and Marie Claire International.

Within Privatisation, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a third tier firm,

Name partner Meltem Akol of Akol Avukatlik Bürosu has good experience in privatisation matters, having represented bidders across a range of sectors.

Within Project finance/projects, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a second tier firm,

Rozita Nigrin-Borden is the main projects partner at Akol Avukatlik Bürosu, which regularly advises sponsors, lenders and developers on major developments, including several in the energy sector. The firm’s impressive international clientbase ensures a steady stream of instructions.

Within Shipping, aviation and transport, Akol Avukatlik Bürosu is a third tier firm,

Akol Avukatlik Bürosu partner Rozita Nigrin-Borden has a good track record in aviation finance. Past clients include Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management.