M&A Transactions & Legal Due Diligence in Turkey

Comprehensive legal assistance for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
Entering or exiting the Turkish market via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires a thorough legal approach. At R&T Legal, we provide end-to-end M&A legal advisory for European investors, holding groups, and private equity funds working with Turkish counterparts.

Our legal due diligence and transactional structuring services help minimize risks and ensure compliance with Turkish corporate, regulatory, and tax laws.

Our Services Include:

1. Legal Due Diligence
  • Analysis of corporate structure, contracts, liabilities
  • Review of licenses, litigation history, and labor compliance
  • Red flag reports with risk-based legal opinions

2. Transaction Structuring & Documentation
  • SPA (Share Purchase Agreement), APA (Asset Purchase Agreement) drafting
  • Shareholder agreements, non-compete clauses, warranties
  • Regulatory approvals, board resolutions, and filings

3. Corporate Restructuring & Joint Ventures
  • Conversion of entity types, spin-offs, and mergers
  • Structuring JV models with local partners
  • Capital increases, debt restructuring, and exit strategies

4. Regulatory & Competition Compliance
  • Merger control filings before Turkish Competition Authority
  • CMB and sector-specific regulatory clearance
  • AML and anti-corruption compliance in cross-border deals

5. Post-Closing Integration Support
  • Employment, IP, tax, and commercial contract alignment
  • Legal harmonization with EU or parent group structure
  • Ongoing corporate governance and compliance review

Who Should Consider This Service:

  • European companies acquiring Turkish assets or shares
  • Private equity and VC funds entering Turkish markets
  • Multinationals restructuring regional operations via Turkey
  • Turkish companies preparing for cross-border investments
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