Gülsen Engin > Çakmak Attorney Partnership > Ankara, Turkey > Lawyer Profile

At Çakmak Attorney Partnership, Mesut Çakmak, Zeynep Çakmak, Gülsen Engin and Elif Demiröz lead the employment law team, which is known for being ‘collaborative and open to interaction’. In relation to disputes in particular, newly appointed practice head Demiröz is a standout member of the team. As well as local companies, the group counts international embassies as clients, often providing regulatory advice in line with both Turkish law and the law of the country in which the embassy is based.

The Istanbul and Ankara-based corporate practice at Çakmak Attorney Partnership leverages the bench strength of its team to advise domestic and foreign businesses across the automotive, financial services, construction, engineering, telecoms, energy, and oil and gas sectors. The team’s full service covers matters ranging from structuring and joint ventures to corporate governance and cross-border M&A. The group is led by practice area expert Zeynep Çakmak; Naz Bandik Hatipoğlu, a specialist in energy, mining and infrastructure matters; and Gülsen Engin, who has particular expertise in corporate governance matters. Partner Gökhan Okan joined the firm from Verdi Hukuk Bürosu in February 2023.

Çakmak Attorney Partnership‘s practice is known for its strong focus on the energy, banking, and payment sectors, in addition to its broad knowledge of data privacy regulation. Mustafa Durakoğlu and Gülsen Engin co-lead the team from Istanbul and Ankara respectively. Durakoğlu is particularly adept at handling regulatory issues relating to anti-mondey laundering, payment services, and banking, while Engin is noted for her expertise in internal investigations and risk management. Simge Esendal is a key name for payment service clients, often assisting with the implementation of asset freezing decisions, and the prevention of terrorism financing.