Ahmet Kaplan
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Email: Ahmet@kherdajikaplan.com
Ahmet Kaplan is a bilingual legal strategist and corporate advisor with over 18 years of international experience across the Middle East, Levant, and Asia.
He specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, and cross-border investment strategy, combining legal acumen with deep business insight to deliver practical, results-driven solutions for complex transactions and governance frameworks.
Professional Philosophy
Ahmet Kaplan believes that effective legal strategy begins with understanding the client’s commercial vision. His approach is built on clarity, foresight, and strategic precision, ensuring that every transaction or restructuring enhances both compliance and long-term enterprise value.
At Kherdaji & Kaplan, he focuses on aligning legal structures with strategic business goals — offering clients the perspective of a trusted corporate advisor who understands the realities of growth, regulation, and global expansion.
Professional Background
Ahmet has advised regional conglomerates, family groups, and multinational investors on multi-jurisdictional corporate and transactional matters. His experience spans deal negotiation, share transfer structuring, and strategic investment advisory across emerging and established markets.
He is widely recognized for his ability to balance international standards with local market realities, enabling clients to structure and execute cross-border operations with confidence and efficiency.
Within Kherdaji & Kaplan, he leads the firm’s Corporate and M&A Practice, driving a vision focused on innovation, integrity, and strategic excellence.
Core Competencies
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Structuring & Reorganizations
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
- Shareholder and Investment Agreements
- Corporate Governance & Risk Frameworks
- Commercial Contracts & Transactional Advisory
- Cross-Border Investment and Expansion Strategies
- Dispute Resolution & Arbitration (ICC, DIAC, UNCITRAL)
Education & Affiliations
- LL.M. in Business Law
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
- Member of multiple international arbitration and corporate law associations
- Contributor to professional forums on M&A, governance, and investment strategy
Areas of Focus
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Joint Ventures & Equity Structuring
- Governance & Compliance Advisory
- Cross-Border Investment & Strategic Transactions
- International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Thought Leadership
Ahmet Kaplan is known for his analytical perspective on corporate transformation, governance reform, and investment trends across the Middle East.
He writes and speaks on topics such as cross-border structuring, transaction strategy, and the evolving role of corporate counsel in modern business.
His leadership at Kherdaji & Kaplan reflects a forward-looking vision that integrates legal precision, commercial intelligence, and strategic foresight — helping clients achieve clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.
Appointment
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