Our View
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are key strategic tools for companies aiming to grow, enter new markets, strengthen their competitive position, or restructure operations. Through mergers or acquisitions, businesses can access new capabilities, expand their customer base, and create added value by integrating existing structures.
Turkey offers a favorable legal and regulatory environment for both domestic and international M&A transactions. Liberal capital movement regulations, a dynamic private sector, and access to regional markets make the country an attractive jurisdiction for corporate consolidation. While forming a new company is always an option, M&A often provides a faster and more effective route to market presence, especially in highly regulated or saturated sectors.
At ASY LEGAL, we support our clients across all stages of the M&A process, from preliminary planning to post-closing, with a business-oriented and risk-sensitive legal approach. Our multidisciplinary experience enables us to manage complex, cross-border transactions while aligning legal structures with our clients’ commercial goals.
Our Services
As part of our M&A practice, we provide end-to-end legal support for all types of corporate transactions, including share and asset deals, business transfers, spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, and the establishment of joint ventures. Our legal services cover all phases of the transaction, including:
Pre-Transaction Phase:
- Legal due diligence (corporate, regulatory, employment, IP, etc.)
- Preparation and negotiation of transaction documents (Term Sheets, Letters of Intent, MoUs)
- Strategic structuring and compliance planning
Transaction Execution Phase:
- Drafting and negotiation of definitive agreements (SPAs, SHAs, SSAs, JV Agreements, etc.)
- Fulfillment of conditions precedent and regulatory compliance requirements
- Organization of board and general assembly resolutions, capital changes, and internal authorizations
- Coordination of closing formalities and regulatory filings
Post-Closing Phase:
- Integration support and corporate housekeeping
- Review and alignment of contracts and ongoing obligations
- Legal follow-up on transitional arrangements and indemnities
We assist a wide range of clients, from large multinational companies and investment funds to SMEs and startups, in navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of M&A transactions.
Our objective is to deliver strategic legal solutions that align with commercial priorities, ensure full regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and contribute to the overall success of each transaction.
Further Resources
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