Investment Processes, Mergers & Acquisitions

Investment processes, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) form an important part of commercial and corporate law. These processes are carried out with the aim of growing companies, increasing market dominance or gaining access to new markets.
Investment Processes

1. Investment Analysis:

• To conduct market research on the sectors and companies to be invested.
• Assessment of market conditions, competition, and potential returns.

1. Financing Structures:

• Evaluating investment financing options at local and international level.
• The study of various avenues of financing, such as stocks, bonds, bank loans, or private equity.

1. Due Diligence:

• A comprehensive examination of the financial, legal, operational and commercial situation of the company to be invested.
• Identification of possible risks and liabilities.

1. Contract Preparation:

• Drafting investment agreements, subsidiary agreements and partnership agreements.
• Clear indication of the terms of the investment, the rights and obligations of the parties.

1. Legal Processes:

• To apply to the relevant authorities for the necessary permits and approvals.
• To carry out the necessary legal procedures for the realization of the investment.
  Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

1. Types of Mergers:

• Management Mergers: The merger of two or more companies under joint management.
• Takeover: The acquisition of one company by another. In this process, the control right of the target company is transferred.

1. Strategic Planning:

• Prior to the transaction, create a clear plan for the strategic objectives of the merger or acquisition.
• Analysing how a merger or acquisition will create synergy.

1. Due Diligence Process:

• A thorough review of the target company’s financial, legal, and operational situation.
• Examination of immovables, assets, asset values, liabilities and contracts.

1. Employee Relations:

• Ensuring that the rights of employees are protected during the acquisition or merger process.
• Information and support process for employees.

1. Contracts and Legal Transactions:

• Preparation of legal texts of merger and acquisition agreements.
• Preparation of legal documents for the transfer of all assets owned by the target company.

1. Competition Law and Permits:

• Mergers or acquisitions should be examined in terms of competition laws.
• Obtaining permits from the necessary competition authorities.

1. Post-M&A Integration:

• Managing the integration processes of the two companies after the merger or acquisition.
• Implementation of post-merger strategies and achievement of objectives.
  Services Provided to Clients in Investment Processes, Mergers and Acquisitions;

1. Legal Consultancy: Providing legal information and guidance at all stages of investment processes and mergers and acquisitions.
2. Drafting Contracts: Drafting and reviewing investment, merger and acquisition agreements.
3. Due Diligence Support: Supporting comprehensive investigations of the target company.
4. Legal Compliance Check: Checking the compliance of investment and M&A transactions with laws and regulations.
5. Competition Law Consultancy: Obtaining appropriate permits and managing legal processes.
6. Communication Strategies: Assisting in the development of communication strategies with employees, shareholders and other stakeholders.
   Our firm has in-depth knowledge of all stages of mergers, share transfers, investments and restructuring processes involving national and international companies.
   Investment processes, mergers and acquisitions are complex processes with serious legal risks and opportunities. For this reason, we provide strategic legal advice to clients such as start-up companies, individual investors, holdings and family companies, national and multinational companies, private equity investment funds, venture capital funds, which are our client portfolio in this field, both on the buyer, seller and investor side.

In this context, to summarize the services provided to professional clients with our nearly 20 years of experience; share sales and asset transfers, mergers, divisions and restructurings, private equity and venture capital fund investments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, due diligence stages, preparation and negotiation of share transfer agreements and shareholders’ agreements, post-merger and acquisition integration, restructuring transactions, post-transfer corporate structure creation and restructuring It includes all services.