Akıncı Law Office

What Akıncı Law Office does

Akıncı Law Office is a Turkish law firm founded in 1990, headquartered in Istanbul's Maslak/Sarıyer business district with international offices in Kyiv, Ukraine and Bucharest, Romania. The firm specializes in international arbitration and complex cross-border dispute resolution, with 16 practice areas spanning international arbitration, construction law, energy/mining/infrastructure, M&A, banking and finance, corporate law, public-private partnerships, competition law, intellectual property, and international family law. The firm has been ranked among the world's top 100 law firms in the Global Arbitration Review consistently since 2010, and is recommended by both Chambers and Partners and Legal500 in dispute resolution.

The firm's commercial position is anchored by Prof. Dr. Ziya Akıncı, who serves as President of the Istanbul Arbitration Centre, formerly sat on the ICC International Court of Arbitration (2006–2015), and has been appointed to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators by the Republic of Turkey. The team is multilingual across English, French, German, Russian, and Ukrainian, with multiple members holding international bar admissions (including New York and England & Wales) and a construction engineer providing technical-legal expertise. The firm has handled more than 300 arbitration proceedings across ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL forums, with stated expertise across Turkey, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and the Turkic republics.

The revenue model is professional services billing on hourly rates or fixed fees, with a sales-led go-to-market driven by partner-level relationships with enterprise clients, governments, and financial institutions. The firm operates a wholly-owned consultancy subsidiary, Akıncı Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi, and has no disclosed external investors, private equity backing, or parent company. Customer acquisition relies on legal directory rankings, academic publications, and participation in international arbitration events such as FIDIC and Paris Arbitration Week.

Name

Akıncı Law Office

Legal name

Akıncı Hukuk Bürosu

Website

https://akincilaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Akıncı Law Office is an Istanbul-based Turkish law firm specializing in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution, serving enterprise clients, governments, and financial institutions across 16 practice areas, with additional offices in Kyiv and Bucharest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

Keywords

• International arbitration
• Construction law
• Corporate advisory
• Dispute resolution
• Energy law

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory and Consultancy Services: Professional services billed on hourly rates or fixed fees for legal advisory, consultancy, and representation in international arbitration, litigation, and corporate transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akıncı Law Office is a full-service Turkish law firm providing legal advisory, consultancy, and representation across 16 distinct practice areas including international arbitration, construction law, energy/mining/infrastructure, corporate law, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, international trade law, litigation and dispute resolution, mediation, public-private partnerships, competition law, intellectual property law, international family law, real estate law, employment law, and foreign capital investments. The firm serves enterprise clients, governments, and financial institutions from its Istanbul headquarters and offices in Kyiv and Bucharest.

Product overview

Akıncı Law Office is a full-service Turkish law firm providing legal services across 16 distinct practice areas, including International Arbitration, Construction Law, Energy/Mining/Infrastructure, Corporate Law, Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Trade Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Competition Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Family Law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, and Foreign Capital Investments. The firm also publishes thematic bulletins (Construction Bulletins, Arbitration Bulletins, and Corporate Law Bulletins) as informational resources for clients. The firm operates primarily from Istanbul with additional offices in Kyiv and Bucharest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Arbitration Representation, counsel, and arbitrator/expert witness services in international commercial and investment arbitrations under ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules, serving states, state institutions, legal entities, and individuals in cross-border disputes.
• Construction Law Legal advisory on FIDIC contracts, construction disputes, and infrastructure project counsel, supported by an in-house construction engineer for technical-legal expertise.
• Mediation (Arabuluculuk) Commercial mediation services, with Prof. Ziya Akıncı recognized as a 'global leader' in commercial mediation by Who's Who Legal.
• Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure Law Legal advisory for energy projects, mining operations, and infrastructure development, covering project finance, contracts, and dispute resolution.
• International Trade Law Legal services addressing cross-border trade matters and international commercial transactions.
• Foreign Capital Investments Advisory services for foreign investors entering or expanding in Turkey, including market entry strategy, regulatory compliance, and investment structuring.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Court litigation and broader dispute resolution representation before Turkish and international forums.
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Legal advisory on public-private partnership projects, supporting cooperation between public sector bodies and private sector partners.
• Corporate Law Corporate legal advisory spanning company formation, governance, shareholder matters, and ongoing corporate compliance, with regular corporate law bulletins for clients.
• Banking and Finance Legal services for banking and financial institution clients, covering lending, project finance, regulatory matters, and financial transactions.
• Mergers and Acquisitions M&A advisory covering cross-border transactions, including those in telecommunications and energy sectors.
• International Family Law International family law services for foreign clients including divorce, custody, and Hague Convention matters (e.g., 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction), in partnership with Reunite (UK-based child protection organization).
• Intellectual Property Law Legal services for intellectual property matters including registration, protection, and enforcement of IP rights.
• Competition Law Competition law advisory including antitrust compliance, merger control, and competition disputes.
• Real Estate Law Legal services for real estate matters including transactions, property disputes, and real estate development.
• Employment Law Employment law advisory covering workplace matters, employment contracts, and labor disputes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 arbitration proceedings handled as arbitrator, expert witness, consultant, and counsel
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ReunitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkıncı Law Office collaborates with Reunite, a UK-based international organization specializing in child protection and family law matters. This partnership supports the firm's international family law practice, particularly in cases involving the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
• Global Network of Expert Law FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm collaborates with expert law firms in many countries around the world to provide comprehensive international legal services to clients.
• Istanbul Arbitration CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Ziya Akıncı serves as President of the Istanbul Arbitration Centre, fostering the development of arbitration in Turkey and connecting the firm with international arbitration community.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lalive: Geneva-based boutique specializing in international arbitration and litigation. Closest international analog to Akıncı's arbitration-focused, partner-led model serving complex cross-border disputes.
• Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership: Top-tier Istanbul law firm with a similarly strong dispute resolution, M&A, and corporate practice serving international clients. Comparable in size, cross-border orientation, and reputation within Türkiye's legal market.
• Esin Avukatlık Ortaklığı: Leading Turkish full-service firm with international arbitration, M&A, and competition practices, often appearing alongside Akıncı in Chambers/Legal500 rankings for dispute resolution.
• Moroğlu Arseven: Istanbul-based full-service firm with comparable M&A, regulatory, and dispute resolution practices, often serving similar enterprise and international clients entering Türkiye.
• Paksoy: Boutique Istanbul firm known for M&A, energy, and infrastructure work, with similar international client mix and PPP/infrastructure expertise as Akıncı.

Broad incumbents

• White & Case: Global Magic Circle firm with one of the world's leading international arbitration practices; competes for the same Türkiye/CIS mandates but at far larger scale and broader practice coverage.
• Baker McKenzie: Global firm with strong Istanbul presence covering M&A, energy, and international arbitration; competes for foreign-investor mandates entering Türkiye.
• Allen & Overy / A&O Shearman: Global elite firm with substantial arbitration, energy, and project finance practices, often engaged by the same Turkish corporates, financial institutions, and state entities that Akıncı serves.
• Clyde & Co: International firm with deep construction, energy, and arbitration practices that overlap directly with Akıncı's core sectors, particularly on infrastructure disputes across MENA and CIS.

Regional players

• CastaldiPartners: Italy-based boutique with notable international arbitration and construction-law practice; comparable partner-led, niche-arbitration model with cross-border Mediterranean and emerging-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akinci-law-office

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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