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Emre Akan

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Emre specializes in Luxembourg and international tax law, advising asset managers and global investors on the tax aspects of cross-border private equity, real estate and debt investments as well as on the structuring of regulated and unregulated investment fund platforms. He also advises multinational companies and banks on the tax implications of corporate reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, securitisation and capital market transactions.

His practice further includes assisting clients in tax disputes (pre-litigation and litigation), exchange-of-information regimes (including DAC6, FATCA, and CRS), and the implementation of global minimum taxation (Pillar Two).

Emre also has a strong professional focus on the taxation of crypto-assets, advising on the evolving Luxembourg and international tax frameworks applicable to digital assets, tokenisation structures, and blockchain-based investment models.

Emre joined the Maples Group in 2026. He was previously at DLA Piper and A&O Shearman. Emre has been recognised as “Rising Star” by ITR World Tax.

Emre frequently speaks at conferences, plays an active role in industry initiatives, and regularly contributes to publications on Luxembourg and international tax issues.

Member of the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA)

Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Member of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)

Member of the Luxembourg Capital Markets Association (LuxCMA)

Bar Admissions

Admitted to the Paris Bar – 2018

Admitted to the Luxembourg Bar – 2018

Education

University Paris II Panthéon-Assas/HEC Paris, Master 2 in International Tax Law, 2014

King’s College London, LL.M. in International Tax Law, 2015

Languages

English

French

Turkish

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