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For foreign entities and other foreign persons, Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm attorneys act in Turkey to do the following:

• Defend clients sued or involved in arbitration in Turkey or pursue remedies for foreign entities or individuals in Turkey in Turkish courts and through arbitration;
• Advise upon and implement the issuance of shares and ADRs or other equity by foreign issuers in the Turkish securities markets, both public and private;
• Prosecute patent, trademark, and copyright matters, including licensing of technology;
• Advise upon domestic and foreign tax matters, including tax treaty problems and direct and indirect foreign tax credit matters, and provide counseling for general tax and business planning;
• Structure, negotiate and document acquisitions and dispositions of companies (public and private) and assets to achieve clients' tax, legal, and business strategies;
• Structure sales and/or leasing transactions, with a particular emphasis on representation, distribution, licensing, franchising, and financing agreements;
• Negotiate and document joint venture agreements and strategic alliances;
• Advise upon trade matters;
• Counsel clients regarding compliance with treaties and regulations;
• Provide advice and processing regarding visa, immigration, and citizenship matters;
• Counsel clients on Turkish estate planning, working with their local advisors, and prepare wills and trusts to implement the plans; and
• Select and establish appropriate investment structures to achieve client goals.