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Ms Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen

Work Department
Dispute Resolution, Tax, IP, and Employment & Labor
Position
Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen is one of our firm’s founding partners and oversees our Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, and Employment & Labor practice groups. Ms. Hergüner Bilgen is one of the most well-respected names in Turkish litigation, and is known for her resolute composure and ability to develop practical real-world solutions for complex disputes. Her experience spanning a term of over forty years and her level of acquaintance with Turkish court procedures continuously prove to be a key asset during complex dispute proceedings touching upon multiple practice areas. Her experience also covers settlement proceedings occurring during and outside of court proceedings.
She represents foreign and domestic clients who are confronting a wide range of legal issues, primarily involving commercial and administrative litigation, tax litigation, bankruptcy and enforcement, family disputes, labor disputes, as well as criminal investigation and defense.
Career
Ms. Hergüner Bilgen has been a partner since the firm’s founding in 1989.
Languages
English
Memberships
Ms. Hergüner Bilgen is a member of the Istanbul Bar Association, the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (TÜSİAD), the Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD), and the Istanbul University School of Law Alumni Association.
Education
Ms. Hergüner Bilgen received her Bachelor of Laws from Istanbul University School of Law in 1980 and her Master of Laws from Istanbul University School of Law in 1981.
Lawyer Rankings
Turkey > Tax
(Leading partners)Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen –Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership showcases strong expertise across property, banking, insurance, and corporate taxes. Recent standout work includes handling intricate pension and inheritance matters and advising on high-profile bilateral tax agreements. The team is a trusted advisor for prominent financial institutions, offering exceptional tax litigation services and insight into emerging legal areas. Co-chair and founding partner Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen is highly regarded for her skill in navigating complex tax disputes before administrative courts. Co-chair Tolga Danışman is noted for his role in high-profile, precedent-setting tax cases.
Turkey > Intellectual property
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership advises local and international clients on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including patents, trademarks, utility models, domain names, and copyright protection. The team is also active in M&A transactions, providing IP due diligence and guidance on rights transfers. Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen is renowned for her leadership in complex, high-profile disputes. Sule Uluç plays a key role in negotiating, drafting, and executing IP agreements. Zaman Özer is a skilled litigator with expertise across the full range of IP issues.
Turkey > Employment
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership has a proven track record in managing sensitive and complex labour law issues. The team excels in handling intricate employment matters, including cross-border disputes and termination-related support. Collective bargaining, employment transfers, and compliance audits for high-profile clients are also key areas of expertise. Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen, a highly respected litigator, brings deep knowledge of employment disputes. Tolga Danışman, with over 25 years of experience, frequently represents clients before the courts and in mediation. Ufuk Yalçın plays a vital role in maintaining relationships with prominent corporate clients, while İsmet Bozoğlu‘s practice regularly involves terminations, lawsuits, and reinstatement cases.
Turkey > Dispute resolution
(Leading partners)Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen – Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
The ‘responsive, professional and pleasant’ practice at Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership acts in complex and high-value domestic and cross-border cases. Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen and Tolga Danışman are vastly experienced litigators, and head of arbitration S. Aslı Budak is sought after for her skill in complex disputes arising out of infrastructure projects. Ufuk Yalçın stands out for his work on employment matters, commercial disputes, debt recovery, and shareholder disputes. ‘Exceptionally dedicated partner’ Sule Uluç is a key adviser on matters involving domestic and international arbitration.
Lawyer Rankings
- Employment Turkey
- Leading partners Turkey > Dispute resolution
- Leading partners Turkey > Tax
- Dispute resolution Turkey
- Tax Turkey
- Intellectual property Turkey
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Compliance
- Employment
- Energy
- Project finance/projects
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency