Utku Akçok Email & Phone Number

Law enthusiast, particularly interested in and practicing commercial litigation along with cross-border transactions.Graduated from the Galatasaray University Faculty of Law and admitted to Istanbul Bar Association since September 2021.

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  Managing Associate

  Yuksellegal

  Jan 2024 - Present - Istanbul, Turkey

  - Managed the daily operations and routines of the law firm, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency- Specialized in handling shareholder disputes, commercial litigation, and inheritance cases, with significant experience in these areas.- Additionally, contributed to the execution, M&A, and corporate counseling teams.- Led various cases from start to finish, preparing submissions for all stages of legal disputes. Managed a large portfolio of complex cases simultaneously and represented clients in over 300 hearings and expert examinations.- Participated in negotiating and drafting core M&A agreements, and oversaw the signing and closing of deals. Monitored and executed actions required for different phases of various deals.- Drafted board of directors' resolutions, organized and conducted general assembly meetings, represented shareholders during contentious meetings, and handled relevant registrations and announcements.- Reviewed a wide range of contracts, including those related to distributorship, rent, loan, financial restructuring, shareholder agreements, and trademark co-existence and assignments.- Possess expertise in several sectors, including pharma, nutrition, construction and renewable energy.