Mustafa Doğan İnal announced Turkey's victory at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against Akın İpek, a prominent FETÖ member. Sharing the news on social media, İnal expressed his joy and congratulated everyone involved, highlighting the significant role LEXIST Law Office played in securing this crucial win.

The Akın İpek Case

Akın İpek, a notable FETÖ member, launched a legal battle against Turkey at ICSID after moving to the UK, driven by the appointment of a trustee to manage his Turkish assets. Despite his attempts, the case ended in a victory for Turkey, representing a substantial defeat for İpek and his company.

The Legal Battle

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   Akın İpek’s Legal Challenge:
   
   Ipek's decision to contest Turkey's actions by filing a case with ICSID showcased the dispute's intense nature. Relocating to the UK and challenging his asset management in Turkey emphasized the complexities involved. The ICSID ruling in Turkey's favor not only halted İpek’s efforts but also demonstrated the strength of Turkey’s legal position on an international stage.

   
   
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   Impact on LEXIST Law Office:
   
   Lawyer Mustafa Doğan İnal, representing Turkey through LEXIST Law Office, expressed his enthusiasm saying, “We triumphed over the case filed by FETÖ member Akın İpek against Turkey at ICSID! The entire team at LEXIST Law Office is ecstatic. Kudos to everyone who contributed to this victory.” This triumph underlines the professional excellence and strategic prowess of İnal and his team.

   
   

Most Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Mustafa Doğan İnal and LEXIST Law Office so significant?

Mustafa Doğan İnal is renowned for his exceptional success in high-stakes cases at ICSID and ICC. This success stems from his meticulous work ethic, profound legal knowledge, and strategic insights. Under his leadership, LEXIST Law Office excels in areas like company law, shareholder disputes, real estate, and arbitration. This recent victory further enhances their reputation for legal excellence and strengthens İnal’s standing in the legal community.

Why was Akın İpek's case against Turkey significant?

The ICSID case brought by Akın İpek against Turkey was significant beyond legal metrics; it was an assertion of Turkey's stance on the global stage. Initiated following the appointment of a trustee to İpek’s assets, the case dealt with critical issues of international investment. Turkey’s favorable outcome highlighted the robustness of its legal framework and sent positive signals to international investors, boosting confidence in Turkey’s justice system.

Who is Mustafa Doğan İnal?

Born in Gaziantep in 1978, Mustafa Doğan İnal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law in 2001. His legal journey began in his university years, involved with civil society organizations, and eventually establishing his own law office in 2004. Continuing as a legal advisor for Albayrak Holding and Yeni Şafak Newspaper, İnal is a Board Member of the Lawyers Association and a member of its Advisory Board.

Since founding Lexist Consultancy Services in 2016, İnal has risen to prominence representing clients in disputes from company law to real estate and shareholder disputes. His extensive experience in commercial and criminal disputes is further evidenced by his role as an arbitration lawyer before ICSID and ICC.

Awards received by Mustafa Doğan İnal include:

2020 Runner-Up: Bonds, Loans, and Sukuk Deal of the Year in Natural Resources Financing Award

2019 Winner: CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year for the Milli Piyango License Service Procurement Contract

2017 Winner: “EMEA Finance Best Syndicated Loan” Award for the North Marmara Motorway Project’s $2.7 Billion Credit (Project value $8 Billion)