Golden Gate University, LL.M., 2000
Marmara University School of Law, 1998
Istanbul, 2004
Ranked by Chambers and Partners
Recognised as Market Leader by IFLR 1000
Recognised as Hall of Fame by Legal 500
Biography
Mr Çollak also advises on various high-ticket cross border mergers and acquisitions in a variety of sectors, including financial institutions and retail, acting for private equity firms and strategic investors.
Prior to joining to Paksoy, he worked as a foreign associate at a US firm in California, where he acted for bio-tech and high-tech multinational clients. Mr Çollak is a registered member of Istanbul Bar, and is a member of the International Bar Association, American Bar Association and Turkish Investor Relations Society (TÜYİD). He is a board member of TUYID and a member of his alma mater Darüşşafaka Society.
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