Mr Caglar Coskunsu > Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile
Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm Offices
INEBOLU SOKAK NO: 41, OZRA IS MERKEZI
SETUSTU - KABATAS
ISTANBUL
Turkey
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Mr Caglar Coskunsu
Position
Senior Partner
Career
Before becoming a qualified lawyer, Mr. Coskunsu served as second officer and chief officer on container vessels and bulk carriers of a major shipping company. He was later promoted to onshore management as manager of claim and insurance department. He was particularly involved in P&I Club matters.
After his graduation from Istanbul University Faculty of Law he studied maritime law at University of Southampton for a LLM degree in Maritime Law.
He also has experience in the offices of international law firms, insurers, P&I Clubs, salvage brokers, adjusters and recovery agents in London, where he spent the summer of 2004, to gain experience in London insurance and shipping market practices.
After admission to Istanbul Bar Association he founded Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm where he provides legal assistance to Turkish and foreign clients in every aspect of maritime law and insurance law.
Recently, he is sharing his knowledge and experience by attending seminars held in London and Istanbul where he is giving speeches on ship arrest, salvage and wreck removal.
Languages
Turkish (native) English (fluent)
Memberships
Istanbul Bar Association, 2005
International Bunkers Industry Association
ITU Maritime Faculty Alumni Association, Secretary General
Executive Committee of Turkish Team in International Tall Ship Races
ITU Maritime Faculty Graduates Educational Foundation
Education
2013- Istanbul University, PhD Candidate, International Law
2015 The Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy
2003-2004 University of Southampton, LLM, Maritime Law
1998-2002 Istanbul University, LLB, Law
1992-1996 Istanbul Technical University, BSc, Transportation and Management Engineering
Lawyer Rankings
Turkey > Transport
(Leading individuals)Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm‘s ‘extremely capable‘ team has an excellent reputation for its expertise in handling international shipping cases. Burak Cavus is well versed in assisting with arbitrations in the shipping space; he co-heads the practice with Caglar Coskunsu, who focuses on maritime insurance issues, and Onur Azakli, ‘a highly skilled lawyer and excellent negotiator‘. Onur Oguzgiray brings experience in acting for P&I clubs, ship owners, and underwriters.