Mr Ufuk Yalçın > Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership Offices

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Mr Ufuk Yalçın

Work Department
Dispute Resolution, Corporate Support, Employment & Labor
Position
Ufuk Yalçın is a leader in our Corporate Support and Employment and Labour practice groups, where he plays a key role in assisting corporations in their day-to-day legal needs. Mr. Yalçın is renowned for his in-depth understanding of the various sectors in which our clients operate and his ability to tailor customized solutions to fit each sector and deal. Through his excellent representation in a significant number of recent high-profile cases, Mr. Yalçın has developed an outstanding reputation as a specialist in complex contentious matters including antitrust related proceedings.
Mr. Yalçın primarily represents foreign companies entering the Turkish market and foreign and local companies for their day-to-day operational needs, including corporate governance, contract management, anti-bribery and anticorruption, franchising and distribution, and data protection as well as complex litigation matters. He represents some of the largest foreign companies doing business in Turkey in the medical devices, life sciences, manufacturing, insurance, automotive sectors. |
Career
Mr. Yalçın has been with the firm since 2002 and a partner since 2014.
Languages
English
Memberships
Mr. Yalçın is a member of the Istanbul Bar Association, the International Bar Association (IBA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Turkey), the German-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Fordham University Alumni Association, the Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD), and the American Bar Association (ABA). Heis also a co-founder and member of the Istanbul chapter of the International Law Institute (ILI).
Education
Mr. Yalçın received his Bachelor of Laws from Istanbul University School of Law in 2002, a Master of Laws from Fordham University School of Law in 2006, and a Master of Law in Business Law from Istanbul Bilgi University in 2008.
Lawyer Rankings
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 > IT and telecoms
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership is highly regarded for its role in Turkey’s landmark telecom transactions, including prominent bond offerings and major M&A deals. Beyond transactional expertise, the team excels in data privacy, handling compliance, registrations, and disputes. Kayra Üçer combines proficiency in M&A transactions with expertise in data privacy. Ufuk Yalçın offers extensive experience in cross-border data transfers and breach management, while Deniz Tuncel oversees a diverse portfolio spanning data privacy, e-commerce, and TMT law.
Turkey > Dispute resolution
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.
Turkey > Compliance
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership‘s highly regarded white-collar and investigations team skillfully handles a broad range of sensitive issues, including bribery, insider trading, and tax fraud. The team’s compliance expertise is strengthened by a robust dispute resolution practice. Kayra Üçer frequently operates at the intersection of commercial and compliance law. Ufuk Yalçın and Tolga Danışman are key figures in white-collar investigations and labour disputes. Deniz Tuncel specialises in whistleblowing and anti-corruption cases, while İsmet Bozoğlu is renowned for his litigation expertise.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Compliance
- Employment
- Energy
- Project finance/projects
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency