About ZM Legal
ZM Legal Consultancy is a specialist legal consultancy focused on the energy sector. We combine deep sector knowledge with commercially focused, solution-oriented advice — delivered with the rigour and responsiveness that complex energy projects demand.
Zeynep Aksu Founder & Lead Consultant
Zeynep is a senior legal professional with over 15 years of international experience advising on complex commercial and project transactions — across both private practice and in-house roles in the energy industry.
She has developed deep expertise in battery energy storage systems, working at the forefront of the global BESS industry. That hands-on experience, combined with a broad foundation in commercial and corporate law, gives her an unusually detailed understanding of the technical, commercial and legal complexity of modern energy projects.
She brings a solution-oriented mindset and a genuine interest in the technologies driving the energy transition — engaging with your projects with both rigour and enthusiasm.
Why ZM Legal
Direct access
Every matter handled at senior level, from start to finish.
Sector knowledge
We understand how energy businesses operate commercially, not just legally.
International reach
We have advised on energy projects and transactions across multiple European jurisdictions.
Commercially driven
Our advice is practical and proportionate — focused on moving your projects forward.