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ALTUNIZADE MAH. KISIKLI CAD. NO:35/2 K:1
ÜSKÜDAR
34662 ISTANBUL
Turkey
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Mutlu Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Turkey > Banking, finance and capital markets
Combining ‘deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach’, Mutlu Law Firm has excellent traction in the banking sector combining regulatory expertise with transactional prowess. Ümit Akkaya is key to the firm’s success in the space and is noted for his ‘deep expertise in sukuk transactions and Islamic finance’. Bekir Halaçoğlu co-heads the team alongside Akkaya, with both lawyers acting as de-facto in-house lawyers to Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası, the leading Islamic finance bank in Turkey operating on an interest-free basis.
Practice head(s):
Bekir Halacoglu; Dr. Ümit Akkaya
Testimonials
‘What truly sets Mutlu Law Firm apart is their ability to blend deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach.’
‘They are extremely experienced in the field of Participation Banking. They embrace the work they undertake and complete it in the best possible way.’
‘Bekir Halaçoğlu stands out for his expertise in participation finance. His pragmatic approach and in-depth knowledge of the sector ensure that every issue is handled with precision and foresight. He brings a unique ability to navigate complex financial structures, making him an invaluable asset in this area.’
‘Bekir Halaçoğlu has theoretical knowledge and practical experience, he can handle any legal situation in this field with ease. His ability to offer creative solutions and his in-depth knowledge of participation finance transactions make him truly exceptional compared to others in the industry.’
‘Ümit Akkaya is particularly noteworthy for his deep expertise in sukuk transactions and Islamic finance. His strategic thinking and ability to foresee potential challenges are qualities that make him stand out.’
‘Ümit Akkaya is a detailed, meticulous, and careful expert in contract law.’
‘Ümit Akkaya is professional and solutions oriented. He is particularly knowledgeable in sukuk transactions, and his expertise in this area has been further enhanced by his doctoral work, which has really set him apart in the market.’
Key clients
Kuveyt Türk Katilim Bankasi A.Ş.
Türkiye Emlak Katilim Bankasi A.Ş.
Emlak Varlik Kiralama A.Ş.
Neova Katilim Sigorta A.Ş.
Kuveyt Türk Yatirim Menkul Değerler A.Ş.
Kuveyt Türk Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.
Architecht Bilişim Sistemleri ve Pazarlama Ticaret A.Ş.
KT Sukuk Varlik Kiralama A.Ş.
Work highlights
- The firm managed the entire legal process required for Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası’s capital increase without preemptive rights and with a premium issuance.
- Provided comprehensive legal support throughout the establishment process of Kuveyt Türk Yatirim Menkul Değerler A.Ş., which was founded by Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş. to operate as a brokerage firm in the capital markets.
- Legal advisors in the issuance of lease certificates based on a management agreement where Emlak Varlık Kiralama A.Ş. was the issuer and WorqCompany Dış Ticaret A.Ş. was the fund user. Throughout the process, we developed the issuance structure for the lease certificates.
Mutlu Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Mutlu Law Firm was founded in February 2002 by experienced lawyers who worked in the law department of the Kuwait Turkish Participation Bank Incorporation (a subsidiary of the Kuwait Finance House) as chief legal counsel and legal advisers since 1990. Mutlu Law Firm is composed of teams of experts in all areas of banking, Islamic finance, corporate, real estate transactions, joint ventures and construction areas, and litigation services for over 20 years.
Mutlu Law Firm is the second law firm in Istanbul and the eighth one throughout Turkey that was established in Article 44 of the law no.1136 after the recent amendments which allow lawyers to establish corporate legal entities.
Areas of practice
Banking and Islamic finance: since 2002, the firm has been providing a full package legal service to Kuveyt Turk Katilim Bankasi A.S. (one of the participation banks in Turkey).
The team has the know-how, experience and knowledge to prepare all kinds of agreements in banking, Islamic finance especially Sukuk and ijara transactions, credit and syndication agreements, project finance agreements, profit and loss sharing investment agreements, service agreements, collateral agreements and any other banking/Islamic finance agreements and documents that the client will need during the legal process of investments in Turkey.
Consultation: the firm provides services in a verbal or written manner by means of telephone, fax, e-mail or other communication means so as to minimise clients’ legal risks or resolve all of the matters that clients may face in daily life. The main objective of the consultation service is to determine and prevent disputes that may occur in the future, before the court process. In this context Mutlu Law Firm, which is composed of attorneys that have provided consultation services for ten years in several law fields, provides high quality legal services.
Agreements: the purpose of minimising or removing clients’ legal risks faced in daily life and/or clients’ commercial activities can be achieved by well-drafted agreements that provide the most efficient legal protection. While a well-drafted contract minimises the risk of legal action between sides, it also takes part in resolving the possible disputes between such parties. Consequently, contracting clients’ legal transactions allows clients to safely conduct these transactions and minimise the probability of encountering legal problems in the future. Mutlu Law Firm is composed of experts in contract law and provides the necessary legal assistance related to drafting contracts and making them appropriate for law and the benefits of the client.
Collateral: assuring clients’ rights and claims arising out of legal relations and transactions is one of the means for minimising clients’ legal risks. Mutlu Law Firm has enough experience and knowledge (including fields necessitating competence such as mortgage, pledge on commercial entities) in assuring the right and claim.
Dispute resolving services: litigation, pro and con legal actions are pursued and concluded on time when a legal dispute occurs in clients’ personal and business dealings. Mutlu Law Firm serves in all kinds of legal actions with its competent attorneys.
Execution and bankruptcy proceedings: the competent attorneys and experienced staff of the firm possess experience and knowledge especially concerning the collection of both individual and corporate claims arising from various loan agreements.
Negotiations: this kind of service mainly focuses on negotiating with the other party, organising meetings and drafting protocols in order to amicably settle in favour of the client the disputes that may arise out of the legal actions, executive proceedings or any sort of legal controversy that has not been discussed before the courts yet.
Services aiding business development: company establishment, mergers, acquisition, amendments made within articles of association, leasing.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Banking | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Islamic finance | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Islamic finance | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Corporate and commercial | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Corporate and commercial | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Real estate | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Real estate | Ibrahim Mutlu | ||
Foreign investments and joint ventures | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Foreign investments and joint ventures | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Labour | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Labour | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Erol Kaya | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Hayri Torbaci | ||
Litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Securities | Erol Kaya | ||
Securities | Ibrahim Mutlu | ||
Commercial agreements | Ümit Akkaya | ||
Commercial agreements | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
International commercial transactions | Ümit Akkaya | ||
International commercial transactions | Bekir Halaçoglu | ||
Execution and bankruptcy proceedings | Tamer Aydin | ||
Execution and bankruptcy proceedings | Erol Kaya |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 25Languages
Turkish Arabic EnglishMemberships
Union of Turkish Bar Associations Istanbul Bar Association- Banking, finance and capital markets