Ms Lale Defne Mete > CBC Law > Istanbul, Turkey > Lawyer Profile
CBC Law Offices
CEBECI CAD. 24
AKATLAR, BESIKTAS 34335
ISTANBUL
Turkey
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Ms Lale Defne Mete
Work Department
Corporate & Commercial, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Defne has over 15 years of experience, focusing on commercial and corporate law, as well as cross-border arbitration and litigation. She advises national governments, international institutions, and corporations.
She is an active member of several professional organizations. What sets Defne apart is her deep understanding of the legal landscape, thanks to her extensive experience as in-house counsel for a Turkish corporation and representing a non-governmental organization. She is known for her strong communication skills, her deep understanding of different cultures and business practices, and her ability to navigate complex legal issues in a practical and effective manner.
Languages
English
Turkish
French
Education
Galatasaray University, School of Law, Istanbul LL.B. 2011
Queen Mary University of London, LL.M. 2015
Lawyer Rankings
Turkey > Dispute resolution
CBC Law ‘provides unwavering support and excels in litigation’. The young firm has established a firm foothold in high-value, precedent-setting, cross-border disputes, often acting in partnership with highly regarded international law firms. Lale Defne Mete, who frequently acts for states, state-owned entities, companies, and managing partner Törehan Büyüksoy are the main contacts. Mete and senior associate Atakan Güngordü are ‘smart, dedicated and great legal minds’.