Whether you are raising capital for a startup, structuring a complex lending transaction, navigating securities regulations, or ensuring financial regulatory compliance — Ozek Law Firm delivers precise, business-minded legal counsel at every stage.
At Ozek Law Firm, we understand that financial transactions and regulatory frameworks sit at the heart of every successful business. Our finance law practice is built to serve entrepreneurs, established companies, investors, and financial institutions — providing the legal guidance needed to structure deals, manage risk, and stay ahead of an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
From advising startups on their first funding round to guiding established enterprises through sophisticated lending structures, securities filings, and compliance programs, our attorneys combine deep financial law expertise with a practical, commercial mindset. We do not just provide legal opinions — we provide solutions that move your business forward.
With licenses in D.C., MD, NY and the Istanbul Bar, we counsel clients across U.S. and international financial transactions — bringing the multi-jurisdictional perspective that modern finance demands.
Our finance law practice spans four core areas — each requiring a distinct blend of regulatory knowledge, transactional precision, and business-minded strategy. We bring depth in all four to every client engagement.
Raising capital is one of the most consequential legal moments in a company's life. We counsel founders and investors on structuring equity and debt financings — from seed rounds and angel investments to Series A and beyond. Our attorneys draft and negotiate term sheets, convertible notes, SAFEs, shareholder agreements, and investor rights agreements that protect your position at every stage of the capital stack.
Securities law governs how companies raise money from investors and how investment products are offered, sold, and managed. We advise clients on federal and state securities regulations — ensuring that private placements, public offerings, and investment vehicles are structured and documented in full compliance with SEC requirements, Regulation D, and applicable state Blue Sky laws.
Whether you are a lender protecting your position or a borrower seeking favorable terms, the structuring and documentation of lending transactions requires precision and strategic counsel. We represent both lenders and borrowers in commercial loans, revolving credit facilities, asset-based lending, mezzanine financing, and real estate finance transactions — drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees, and all ancillary documentation.
The financial services industry operates under one of the most complex and rapidly changing regulatory frameworks in existence. We help financial institutions, investment advisors, broker-dealers, fintech companies, and corporate clients build and maintain compliance programs that address the full spectrum of financial regulation — including Dodd-Frank, Bank Secrecy Act, AML/KYC requirements, FINRA rules, and state money transmission licensing.
Our finance law practice serves clients at every stage of their financial and business journey. From the founder closing their first SAFE note to the CFO managing a syndicated credit facility — we bring the same depth of legal knowledge and commercial awareness to every engagement.
“In finance law, precision is not optional — a single poorly drafted clause can expose a business to liability that far outweighs the cost of getting it right the first time.”
Tolga Ozek — Founding PrincipalAdvising founders from pre-seed through growth stage — on cap table structuring, funding round documentation, investor agreements, and the regulatory obligations that come with each new round of investment.
Supporting angel investors, family offices, and fund managers on investment structures, securities compliance, fund formation, carried interest arrangements, and management company governance.
Providing ongoing finance law counsel to mid-market and enterprise companies — including credit facility management, acquisition financing, debt restructuring, and financial regulatory compliance programs.
Advising banks, credit unions, non-bank lenders, and fintech companies on regulatory compliance, product development, licensing, and the legal framework governing their financial services and digital offerings.
Finance law moves fast. Deals have deadlines. Regulations change. We combine the legal precision that financial transactions demand with the commercial awareness to understand what matters most to your business — delivering counsel that is both technically sound and practically actionable.
“We do not just tell you what the law says — we tell you what it means for your deal, your risk profile, and your growth.”
Tolga Ozek — Founding PrincipalEvery finance matter begins with understanding where you are trying to go — your capital needs, risk tolerance, growth plans, and regulatory environment. We build our legal strategy around your commercial objectives, not the other way around.
We design the optimal legal structure for your financing or compliance matter — selecting the right instruments, entities, and documentation framework to achieve your goals efficiently while minimizing legal and regulatory risk.
We draft every document with meticulous attention to the commercial terms, representations and warranties, default provisions, and protective clauses that determine the real-world value and enforceability of your transaction.
We verify that every transaction and program meets applicable securities, banking, and financial regulatory requirements — advising on exemptions, registration obligations, licensing, and ongoing reporting to keep you on the right side of regulators.
Finance law is not a one-time engagement. We serve as your long-term financial law counsel — advising on subsequent funding rounds, evolving regulatory obligations, restructuring, and any disputes that arise from your financial arrangements.
At Ozek Law Firm, we bring together transactional precision, regulatory depth, and genuine business understanding. Our finance law practice is not a side offering — it is a core part of who we are, built on years of advising clients at every level of the capital structure and regulatory landscape.
From seed-stage SAFEs to syndicated credit facilities — we have structured, drafted, and closed transactions across the full spectrum of finance law, and we bring that accumulated expertise to every new engagement.
We stay ahead of regulatory change — monitoring SEC guidance, FINRA rulemaking, and legislative developments so that our clients are always positioned for compliance and never caught off guard by a rule change.
Licensed in D.C., MD, NY and the Istanbul Bar, we advise on cross-border financings, foreign investment structures, and international financial regulatory matters — essential for clients with global capital needs.
We are lawyers who understand business. We do not overcomplicate transactions or pad advice with unnecessary caution. We tell you what you need to know, structure it the right way, and help you close.
Attorney-at-Law — Finance Law, Securities & Business Transactions
Tolga Ozek brings over 13 years of experience advising businesses, investors, and financial institutions across the full spectrum of finance law — from startup financing and securities compliance to complex lending transactions and financial regulatory programs. Licensed in D.C., MD, NY and the Istanbul Bar, he is known for combining deep legal precision with the practical commercial judgment that enables his clients to execute, close, and grow with confidence.
Whether you are raising your first round, managing a credit facility, navigating securities law, or building a compliance program — Ozek Law Firm is ready to be your trusted finance law counsel. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can support your financial goals.
