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AKT LAW

AKT LAW

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Turkey

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Dispute resolution

AKT LAW is co-led by Ercan Demir and M. Cem Kaspi and has strong dispute resolution capabilities that includes litigation, mediation, and arbitration. With a focus on the transport sector, the group has ‘unique knowledge of the shipping and yachting industry’, is a go-to advisor for international traders, insurers, transport operators, financial institutions, and investment companies for litigation matters.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Ercan Demir is fully dedicated to the matter and provides a smooth and swift workflow.'
  • ‘This team has all the knowledge and expertise we need in international trade & shipping.'
  • ‘A good team of highly competent lawyers, well able to grasp the issues under a law that is not their own, and to provide excellent and well thought-through input on issues under Turkish law.'
  • ‘Unique knowledge of the shipping and yachting industry, from the builder to the final user.’
  • ‘Ercan Demir is a trusted lawyer and known for his expertise in the field. He is always willing to offer opinion, guidance, and is good at resolving complex legal matters.’
  • ‘AKT Law is a standout practice in the Turkish legal market, known for its sophisticated approach and deep understanding of the jurisdiction’s unique complexities.'

Key clients

  • BGN Group Likit Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Tersan Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Safi Derince Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (Safiport) Gamak Makina San. A.Ş. HDI Sigorta A.Ş. ADM Turkey Tarım Ticaret A.Ş. Allianz Sigorta A.Ş. Vilmeks Dış Ticaret A.Ş. Corbus Çelik Sanayi A.Ş. Denizbank A.Ş. Kaman Holding A.Ş. Karadeniz Holding A.Ş. Prive Holding A.Ş. Kolin İnşaat Tuizm San. ve Tic. A.Ş. SNR Holding A.Ş.

Work highlights

Advised BGN Group on the acquisition of a 95-meter superyacht.
Representing LikitKimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş in their litigation cases, including corporate matters, debt recovery, international arbitration, employment matters, and administrative cases.
Providing litigation services to Allianz Sigorta A.Ş, relating to a wide spectrum of legal issues such as litigation cases involving machinery breakdown and erection all-risk policies, directors’ and officers’ liability covers, transport, and debt recovery matters.
Practice head

Ercan Demir; M. Cem Kaspi

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