‘Trust based and open relationship, high level of experience and legal mastery.’

‘The quality of their service thanks to high talented lawyers coupled with extensive expertise and experience in labour law matters meet our business needs.’

‘Very organised team and ready to support whenever is needed, even when there are time zone constraints.’

‘Benan Arseven is very supportive and gives good advice. Kaan Baser is super dedicated and willing to provide super-fast responses.’

‘Burcu Tuzcu Ersin is a very valuable and high-level partner offering pragmatic and business-oriented solutions to her clients.’

‘The team’s capabilities and know-how provide us with the right support.’

‘Muhammet Aksan and Oktay Şener are always cooperative.’

‘Detailed legal opinions and precedent-setting court decisions.’

‘They are very proactive and agile.’

‘Batuhan Sahmay deals with every matter with a high level of diligence.’ 

‘The team is quite organised in terms of handling the topics. They are very good in managing expectations of the client. More than that they have in depth knowledge of their domains.’

‘Easy to reach and communicate with. Professional approach.’

‘Fast, proactive, and knowledgeable.’

‘A very organised team with advice that is easy to understand. The team is flexible and knowledgeable.’

‘Batuhan Şahmay is a gem in employment law in Turkey. He is good at explaining complex legal matters to clients with his extensive knowledge and good organisational skills.’

‘Batuhan Sahmay puts himself in the shoes of the client and responds in an effective and timely manner. I would, without any hesitation, would recommend him as the “go-to-person” for all employment legal advice in Turkey.’

‘Very responsive, thorough and pragmatic advice that is highly valued by our clients. I very much appreciate the team’s ability to exactly understand the clients’needs.’

‘I work regularly with Zeynep Ünlü, who always delivers excellent service at high speed with decent costs.’

‘From my experience the team provides excellent, user-friendly advice across a wide range of employment related matters.’

‘Zeynep Unlu provides a very responsive service with clear, practical and well written advice.’

‘High attention to details, availability, engagement and responsiveness.’

‘Professional, reactive, good collaboration, experienced team, excellent result.’

‘Zeynep Unlu, is very qualified in all matters that are pertinent to our technoogy-related issues and she is also responsive when we need timely/urgent legal advice.’

‘Zeynep Ünlü always responds promptly and thoroughly to provide us with practical guidance in dealing with an unfamiliar jurisdiction.’

‘The team places clients at the forefront of their practice. They take the time to listen to their clients’ needs, concerns, and objectives. This client-centered approach ensures that every legal strategy is tailored to meet the specific goals of the individuals and businesses they represent. They keep their clients informed at every step of the legal process, explaining complex legal matters in a clear and accessible manner. Clients can trust that they are always in the loop.’

‘Emre Ersoy is an outstanding lawyer whose expertise and dedication have consistently impressed me.’

‘Emre Ersoy is an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled attorney with a keen understanding of the legal intricacies in Turkey. Throughout my interactions with him, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to analyse complex legal issues, develop sound strategies, and provide practical solutions.’

‘Exceptional dedication to the client and accuracy when defining next steps.’

‘Exceptional quality when it comes to understanding business needs and providing guidance. Always available and very short response times. High-quality feedback and clear direction.’

‘We have been working with the team for the last three years and they have always provided very reliable solutions to the cases. They were quick to direct us to their team members with specific expertise for different cases and never forgot to follow up on the outcome of the service we have received.’

‘Both Ahu Pamukkale and Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan have been very dynamic in our cases. It is important to for us to feel comfortable that our lawyers are doing the best that can be done and we don’t have to check whether there could be a better approach. We know our partners are not “marketing” a service but practically accomplishing their promises.’

‘The employment team is highly experienced in labour law. The team has so many clients and therefore they come across many different cases of companies in different sectors. They are all aware of the practice, court decisions and application of the law in Turkey. Therefore, they respond immediately when assistance is needed with very practical advice. In other words, the team does not just feed us with the law but helps us consider their advice in commercial context. They are always reachable and fully dedicated to the clients where they act like our company is their only client.’

‘Ahu Pamukkale is our company’s main contact. We are always very confident in the advice she gives and we really trust her legal opinions. She is always up to date with the changes in legislation. She is always hands-on and very practical.’

‘They are expert, agile and very fast to respond. Considering that labour law is a very wide area, they offer expertise in any kind of questions a company might have and stand in an objective point of view to provide a balance between the client company and the employees’ mutual best interest. Especially Ahu Pamukkale and Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan are very seasoned professionals in their field. They are very easy to access, available any time and very good at communication.’

‘Günbay is a law firm specialising in labour law and trade unions. They understand the dynamics of the sectors they work in, do not give opinions full of theoretical and academic information which are far from practice and reality. All of the work is carried out by an experienced team at the partner level, and they are available 24/7.’

‘Precise advice, good advisory style, practical, and results oriented.’

‘Okan Demirkan is very precise in his advice when addressing certain questions that are posed. He is sufficiently aggressive in his approach. He is very practical and result oriented in the way he works.’

‘Kolcuoglu Demirkan Kocakli is one of the biggest firms in Turkey in terms of number of lawyers employed and volume of the business they hold. It is very experienced in employment matters which require market practice and experience of real life relationships between employers and employees. They consult their clients from a wide perspective by using all legal solutions. The team is experienced in all aspects of the labour law.’

‘Selin Balkir is an exceptional senior associate. She responds to all legal tasks in a timely manner.’

‘Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli provide clear, concise and commercial advice and consistently impress with their insight into local employment law issues. They are true commercial partners rather than simply providers of legal services.’

‘They are always extremely responsive whenever they are required, which is often on an urgent basis.’

‘Burcu Çınar is always responsive whenever we require advice in his jurisdiction, often to extremely tight deadlines.’

‘In all matters whether simple or complex, we always know that Maral Minasyan will resolve them to our benefit. She is a problem-solver like no other.’

‘Team is very collaborative and open to interaction.’

‘Reachable any time and respectful to the client.’

‘Competitive, reliable, expert in their fields, consistent.’

‘Legally knowledgeable and guiding us correctly.’

‘It is important for us to get accurate and fast answers when we need them. We would like to thank all Egemenoğlu law firm lawyers and especially Naz Duman for this.’

‘The service we received was of such high quality that it allowed our top management team to utilise their time efficiently and effectively.’

‘Ayşe Naz Duman’s solution-oriented, meticulously detailed assistance takes into account human behaviour and psychology, which stood out as a remarkable feature.’

‘We can reach them quickly whenever we need support. We can also provide instant access to current and legal information.’

‘The key words would be helpful and empathetic. Seasoned team that makes you feel confident.’

‘Egemen Egemenoğlu and his team’s insights and recommendations on foreign exchange and corporate law played a pivotal role. We were delighted that they swiftly grasped and addressed our requirements.’

‘The team has experience both in employment law and the pharmaceuticals sector. Therefore, they are able to combine their knowledge and provide tailor made solutions.’

‘Beril Yayla Sapan understands the need and provides practical advice which can be directly implemented.’

‘It is good to know that you can directly call them at any time either to explain something or ask something.’

‘Exceptionally good at finding the most appropriate business-friendly solutions to legal issues which we are faced with.’

‘Transparency, trustworthiness, proactive approach, commercial awareness and international know-how. In my experience, no other firm in Turkey comes close to TURUNÇ’s international experience. Many of their lawyers have international backgrounds and bar qualifications. This is an unmatched asset in the market. Great drafting skills and attention to detail.’

‘Noyan Turunç is the only lawyer I call on for tough decisions. Delivers legal and commercial advice at the same time. Gizem Günel communicates well and updates us regularly. Drafts robust contracts. Beste Yıldızili Ergül is an excellent resource for employee data privacy issues, especially about taking data outside of Turkey.’

‘Gizem Günel is a star. She’s technical and very knowledgeable, and her communication skills and ability to look at issues from a wide perspective really protect us. She is very responsive and efficient.’

‘The team keeps up well with the increasing number of cases and provides us with timely support in dealing with those.’

‘Our interaction with Turunc necessitates timely action to a high number of repetitive employment issues. This requires proper transfer of knowledge between the individuals. The team copes well with this challenge and maintains a good standard of service level for our needs.’

‘The TURUNÇ employment team’s depth of expertise is unique. They are a top-notch law firm with exceptional legal knowledge, immense understanding of market practices and commercial intelligence. They have been our advisors on a wide range of employment-related issues such as employment contracts, termination procedures and disputes, in addition to providing excellent transactional advice as part of our M&A matters.’

‘Noyan Turunç is the ultimate lawyer. He is a veteran in the law world and still going stronger than ever. He is very hands-on and sharp, so he understands the complexities really fast and really well. His book on Turkish employment laws is a fantastic everyday resource.’

‘The group is very easy to work with and very dependable. Very fast with their answers and their solutions are easy to understand and implement.’

‘Gokce Sanlierli and her team have a very sensitive and balanced approach.’

‘First class firm, solution and service focused with high-quality work.’

‘Our employment related legal affairs are initially managed and coordinated by Gokce Sanlierli and her team. She is an outstanding attorney and a great professional to work with.’

‘Reliable, fast and cost efficient.’

‘Gokce Sanlierli is highly experienced, gets back to us fast and offers the swiftest and most cost-efficient solution to our issues.’

‘A top-tier firm that offers high-quality and personalised services, exemplifying excellence.’

‘Gokce Sanlierli is an outstanding labour law expert who possesses an in-depth understanding of our specific issues. Her remarkable ability to anticipate and address potential challenges before they escalate into risks makes it effortless for us to manage labour-related matters effectively.’

‘The employment team includes Muhittin Astarlı and Ulaş Baysal, among the most recognised professors in the field of employment law in Turkey. The high reputation of both names in the courts distinguishes them from other lawyers working in this field in Turkey.’

‘Ulaş Baysal: His experience in this field makes his consultancy valuable regarding legal disputes that arise during the execution of hazardous tasks in the construction industry. Muhittin Astarlı has profound expertise in the termination of employment contracts and collective labour relations. Therefore, in large-scale disputes in Turkey, courts either refer to his legal opinion or select him as a mediator.’

‘The experts of the firm have theoretical and practical knowledge of collective labour law. They also provided in-depth analysis of Turkish industrial relations.’

‘We had expert views from Ulas Baysal on collective labour law and his strategic advice was a key factor for the conclusion of our collective labour agreements.’

‘Baysal Demir’s team is proficient in both Turkish and German law, especially in the areas of labour and social security law. Therefore, working with them offers a significant advantage in projects simultaneously conducted in Germany and Turkey. Furthermore, by producing creative solutions from both legal perspectives, they also ease the concerns of German investors during mergers.’

‘Ulas Baysal possesses a wealth of expertise spanning across a diverse range of sectors, rendering him a valuable collaborator in shaping strategic approaches.’

‘Ulaş Baysal is a lawyer with a stunning academic background. We are very satisfied with the service he provides. We have worked with him for more than ten years. Baysal and his team are accessible at any time we need them. They are highly experienced in their practice areas including employment and labour law.’

‘They stand out for their expertise in a field in which knowledge and experience are very important.’

‘In line with her experience, Ayça Kortel can easily identify the legal needs of the company and offer relevant solutions.’

‘Cukur & Partners has a very qualified team which is always ready to help. They are collaborative and transparent.’

‘They are always very responsive. They work on the subject very carefully and try to explain everything in detail.’

‘The team exhibits the highest level of professionalism and expertise. They were not only knowledgeable about the law but also showed a deep understanding of the company’s specific needs and concerns.’

‘Ayça Kortel displays her vast experience and exceptional knowledge in every single issue to be raised in front of her. Her attitude and perception to approaching every situation instills trust and confidence in the company management.’

‘The firm was very well dedicated to specialised topics. We have received a well-organised service that is to the point to our concerns and issues with a well-established team. Service providing team was very capable, organised and well prepared for all kinds of needs. We always easily accessed all levels of personnel. They are a reachable and diversified service provider. Billing, contracts, and work were handled and communicated well.’

‘The individuals that we have worked with were always well prepared and the team was always selected with highly relevant people that match our requirements. Technical and influential skills of all level personnel was exceeding our expectation making them very capable among their colleagues and competitors. We always have received a service quality that exceeds our expectations.’

‘The team offers a very good service because of both its depth of theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of practical application.’

‘Erdem & Erdem’s communication skills are strong. They have a high reputation in the sector. Since their client diversity is high and their clients are of high quality, they have a high potential to conduct comparative research. It is a preferred law firm for us because the areas it serves are diverse.’

‘Süleyman Sevinç worked devotedly for us.’

‘The team responds to our requests extremely quickly, finds practical solutions and has strong legal knowledge. A law firm that is both academically competent and understands business world practices.’

‘Başak Taş is very knowledgeable about labour law rules and very good at resolving disputes. At the same time, the team facilitates daily labour law processes thanks to the support it provides to our human resources team.’

‘First and foremost, the team consists of highly skilled and experienced attorneys who possess a deep understanding of various legal domains. Their expertise spans across multiple areas of law, including fintech, technology, corporate, intellectual property, litigation, and more. This diverse range of specialisations ensures that clients receive comprehensive and tailored legal support for their specific needs. Furthermore, this law firm values collaboration and believes in the power of teamwork. They foster an environment that promotes open communication.’

‘A confident team, the opportunity to work with experts, their commitment to their organisational structure, quick feedback, polite and understandable communication. From founding partners to interns, everyone works with the awareness that they are a part of a strong system.’

‘The Team of Gokce is very diverse and experienced, this is very important for our company. Furthermore, very flexible and responsive. We can easily reach a senior adviser or partner.’

‘Compared with our previous law firm, we are getting more practical support and advice from Gokce. They delve deep into the matter and later giving particular advice and not just general.’

‘The team is easily approachable and quick to revert back to their clients every time we reach out to them. An exemplary client experience where you can trust that the team always gets things done and on time.’

‘All the members of K&P team value timing, distinctive solutions for any legal problems and effective research for all kinds of legal issues. They can provide neat and reliable resolutions.’

‘The lawyers listen carefully to the client and suggest solutions to the issues presented. And they have the ability to accomplish the solution.’

‘The team has been performing a lot of different areas of law. They can lead their clients efficiently.’

‘Fantastic team.’

‘Prompt responses.’

‘Their knowledge, capability and great experience makes this practice unique. They have experienced and very talented lawyers and they make feel you comfortable and safe in the whole process.’

‘Murat Uyanık and Selim Yavuz are, for me, the best names in their area of expertise and they have great associates helping them. They are very knowledgeable about their work. As a client, we always feel that their guidance acknowledges all the possibilities we will be facing.’

‘Everyone in the team was very polite and respectful. They always made me feel that my case is in the best hands. Actually, they always made me win. I want to recommend to any potential client.’

‘The team definitely has a team spirit. They have the ability to follow up on disputes together.’

‘The individuals of the firm are able to give consultancy and to take the responsibility when it is needed. On the other hand, when the client needs teamwork they also work in harmony.’

‘We have been working with Yavuz & Uyanık for more than 5 years now. We have been treated very professionally.’

‘We can reach a legal advisor any time we need. Their replies have been always to the point and supportive whenever it is required.’

‘I believe that their professional experience stands out. It helps you to have a unique service.’

‘Easy contact and prompt responses, as well as a sufficient number of employees. These are the team’s strengths, and this makes them different from their competitors. The people we stay in touch with the most are Sener Özkan and associate Rabia Etyemez.’