Att. Semih Metin, LL.M.

Semih Metin specializes in capital markets legislation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and litigation and enforcement.

He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Law in 1997. Between 1999 and 2012 he served at the Capital Markets Board as Legal Expert and Senior Legal Expert, taking an active role in the work on Capital Markets Law No. 6362 and its secondary legislation.

Since 2012, at Istanbul's leading law firms, he has provided comprehensive services to domestic and foreign clients in domestic and international public offerings, bond and securities issuances, publicly held companies, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance programs. Between 2018 and 2020 he headed the legal department of a leading Turkish media group. He has a good command of English.

Areas of Expertise

Capital Markets — public offerings, debt instrument issuances, CMB compliance
Banking and Finance — loan and financing agreements, security structures, BRSA compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law
Litigation and Enforcement

Professional Experience

Capital Markets Board — Legal Expert / Senior Legal Expert (1999–2012)
Leading Istanbul law firms (2012–2018)
Media group — Head of Legal Department (2018–2020)
MC Legal — Founding & Managing Partner

Sector Experience

Banking
Financial Services
Portfolio Management Companies
Brokerage Firms
Publicly Held Companies
Media

Education

Ankara University Faculty of Law (1997)
Duke University School of Law, LL.M.

Memberships

Istanbul Bar Association
Capital Markets Professionals Association
Duke University Alumni Association

Publications & Insights

Browse Att. Semih Metin's articles and insights on our Publications page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does CMB approval take in a public offering process?

Timing depends on how complete the application is, the prospectus review, and the number of question-and-answer rounds with the CMB. The quality of the filing package directly affects the timeline.

What permits are required to establish a portfolio management company?

An establishment and operating license from the CMB is required, along with meeting minimum capital and personnel requirements.

Is CMB notification mandatory for a share transfer?

In publicly held companies, share transfers above certain thresholds may trigger a CMB notification and public disclosure obligation.

How is the security package structured in a syndicated loan?

A layered security package is built to match the lenders' risk allocation, typically combining pledges, mortgages and guarantee structures.