Overview

Merih Altay is a corporate partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.

Merih’s practice focuses on advising financial investor and corporate clients across a broad range of corporate law matters, including private equity transactions, domestic and cross-border M&A, minority and co-investments, joint ventures, group reorganisations and general corporate advisory and governance matters. Merih has significant experience across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

Merih is recognised as a “Notable Practitioner” by IFLR1000 for Mergers & Acquisitions.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Co-author, “Earn-Out, Locked Box, and Retention: Overview (International)”, Thomsons Reuters Practical Law, 2017

Co-author, “Consideration and Acquisition Finance: Private Acquisitions (UK: England and Wales)”, Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 2017

Recognition

Listed as a “Notable Practitioner” for Mergers & Acquisitions, IFLR1000 (2018–2024)

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2006, Admitted to practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales

Languages

  • English
  • German

Education

  • University of Law, LondonDiploma in Legal Practicewith Distinction2004
  • The University of SheffieldLL.B., European, International & Comparative Law2003
    First Class Honours