S. Asi Kucuroglu Alkan specializes in competition law, intellectual property law, M&A's, contracts, corporate law and commercial law. Has represented with a large number of Turkish and international clients in various M&A transactions particularly the sale and purchase of companies within different sectors. Has been the leading counsel for competition notifications and represented Turkish and international clients in connection with merger and acquisition filings, individual exemption filings, has represented clients in certain pre-investigations conducted by the Turkish Competition Authority. Has been the leading counsel for trademark, patent and industrial design applications before the Turkish Patent Institute, prepared trademark, patent and industrial design application files, opposition files and provided legal consultancy in connection with protection of intellectual property rights. Provides on-going legal consultancy services to Turkish and international clients regarding M&As, corporate law, competition law, intellectual property law and corporate law issues.

S. Asi Kucuroglu Alkan has been with Pekin Bayar Mizrahi since 2005.

2013-Present
Partner at Pekin & Bayar Law Firm

2005-2013
Associate at Pekin & Bayar Law Firm

Bar Admissions
Istanbul Bar Association

Education
Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Law, Istanbul, Turkey LL.B (2003)

Significant Accomplishments
Acted as the leading counsel in M&A projects such as, acquisition by mfi Arcaden Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH of AVM Ortaklari Proje Yonetimi Anonim Sirketi shares, sale of Kayalar Kimya shares to Bancroft, acquisition by Petroline Dis Ticaret Ltd. Assisted in SABIC Polimer Endustrisi, sale of Mynet AS and Lift Medya AS shares to Tiger Global Private Investment Partners III, acquisition of Tansel Elektrik AS shares by Slovenian Cablex d.o.o, L.P, sale of Kroma Shares to Matthews International, acquisition by Trendyol Shares by Mynet shareholders. Involved in major M&A projects as core team member, such as the acquisition of Roma Plastik Shares by Turkven Ventures Advisory Ltd, acquisition of Migros T.A.S. shares by Moonlight Capital, acquisition of SFC Entegre by Kronospan. Engaged in drafting, negotiating and execution of the share purchase agreements and the shareholders agreements and other signing and closing transaction documents.


Professional Activities and Experience
2004-2005: Intern at Alacayir Law Firm Istanbul/Turkey
2003: Intern at legal department of Total Oil Turkey AS Istanbul/Turkey which is one of the French oil and gas company.