Paksoy is an Istanbul-based independent Turkish law firm with over 120 employees, offering legal advice and counselling to foreign investors and the Turkish business community. We provide a wide range of services to meet the needs of local and international businesses in almost every field, including corporate law, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, banking and finance, tax, real estate and project development, project finance, energy and infrastructure, litigation and arbitration.
On 8 October 2026, Turkven, one of the leading private equity firms focused on Türkiye, signed an agreement for the acquisition of shares held by the founders and existing VC investors of Craftgate, a company operating in the payment technologies sector.
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On 8 October 2026, Turkven, one of the leading private equity
firms focused on Türkiye, signed an agreement for the
acquisition of shares held by the founders and existing VC
investors of Craftgate, a company operating in the payment
technologies sector.
The transaction is expected to close promptly following
completion of the Turkish Competition Board approval process.
Paksoy advises Turkven on this transaction with a team
comprising partner Ayşe Demirel Atakan, senior associate
Yeşeren Sözüer, and associates Bengisu Babalık
and İdil Akhan.
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Paksoy is an Istanbul-based independent Turkish law firm with over 120 employees, offering legal advice and counselling to foreign investors and the Turkish business community. We provide a wide range of services to meet the needs of local and international businesses in almost every field, including corporate law, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, banking and finance, tax, real estate and project development, project finance, energy and infrastructure, litigation and arbitration.