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WHO WE SUPPORT

Leadership and senior management with a lot happening who need insight from a reliable, high level commercial lawyer.

In-house counsel who want to delegate to a trusted business lawyer with a commercial approach and an eye for detail.

Enterprises requiring specialist legal support in the APAC region from an experienced corporate lawyer who knows the territory.

How we deliver real progress

Intent

Taking a positive, proactive approach to issues resolution that keeps business momentum moving forward.

Acumen

Our expertise across business, industry and law ensures our clients can have the best of all worlds.

Flexibility

Organisational requirements vary – we respond quickly and work in ways that fit with our clients.

Character

We think it's time that organisations had some human lawyers to collaborate with.

Who we work with

Leaders

A trusted advisory service that truly understands the unique pressures at the top.

In-house Counsel

High level, commercial support that reduces workload and creates valuable time for internal teams.

Enterprise

Helping organisations maintain their momentum so they can take advantage of their opportunities.

Innovators

When you’re challenging the way things are, you need to work with lawyers who get that.

Meet our founders

Katie Akpinar is a highly skilled corporate and commercial lawyer with considerable experience across a variety of business areas and industries.

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Ersel Akpinar is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer with over 20 years experience advising global businesses in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region.

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what’s the verdict?

I consider Lawthentic as an extension of our team. Ersel and Katie are a pleasure to work with. Their efficient, practical and personal approach adds real value to our commercial discussions, driving positive outcomes for both our business and our clients.

Lauren Ma, Director, General Manager – Research and Learning, Wolters Kluwer Asia Pacific

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Lawthentic has been an invaluable partner in the APAC region for our business. Lawthentic has provided critical guidance on local legal matters and helped us close commercial negotiations more quickly.

Eduardo Ugarte II, Senior Corporate Counsel, Validity, Inc.

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Working with the Lawthentic team is an absolute pleasure. Nothing is ever too small, too large or too complex and they are able to understand business needs quickly, without the need of multiple meetings to discuss the subject matter. Lawthentic have always been flexible and responsive to changing business priorities, despite their existing workload, which has allowed the business to achieve various commercial and operational goals.

Dillon Tsotsis, Director, General Manager – Software Solutions, Wolters Kluwer Asia Pacific

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The service and professionalism provided by Ersel and the team at Lawthentic is exceptional. The team is knowledgeable, efficient and transparent. Lawthentic is an important partner and a valuable resource of our APAC expansion.

William Zhang, Director of Sales APAC, Validity, Inc.

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Lawthentic make time to accommodate, presenting a common-sense legal view that considers the commercial application. The speed of execution and quality of output is fantastic, which is essential to achieving our goals, especially during fast-paced periods. Our business values its partnership with Lawthentic.

Janine Scott, Director of Operations, Wolters Kluwer Asia Pacific

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Ersel and Katie from Lawthentic are instrumental in helping us close our deals faster and to meet our business objectives. They are highly professional, prompt and have a deep understanding of the tech space within the APAC region. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending their legal services and expertise to any organisation.

Tunc Bolluk, Vice President APAC, Validity, Inc.

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Lawthentic provided us with a truly seamless experience on a shareholder buyout. They were responsive to correspondence and to our needs. Lawthentic diligently reviewed the finer details of the contract and made our best interests their priority.

Frances Davies, Director, Australia PEO & Australia PEO Services

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