With a ‘commercial point of view and organisational memory', Moroglu Arseven houses a team renowned for offering ’360-degree advice’ surrounding employment-related matters, from hiring, executive compensation, and HR policy design to terminations, redundancies, union relations, internal investigations, and employment disputes, with particular strengths in compliance-heavy, cross-border, and restructuring-related matters. Its stellar client roster consists of domestic and multinational clients, including blue-chip names and Fortune 500 companies across industries such as retail, technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Leading the group is İpek Ünlü Tık, who is highly skilled across the full lifecycle of employment matters, with particular talent in social security law, ADR in employment matters, and strategic risk management for employers. Kaan Başer, Aygen Bozkurt Dobur and Başak Gürpınar are other key figures within the group. Burcu Tuzcu Ersin departed the firm in February 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • Moroğlu Arseven is, for us, Turkey's most respected law firm, distinguished by its deep expertise in employment law and its sharp, business-oriented perspective. The team combines technical excellence with a clear, pragmatic approach that clients greatly value. They are exceptionally responsive, solution-driven, and consistently deliver practical advice that aligns with both legal requirements and business realities. Moroğlu Arseven’s lawyers understand our industry and anticipate challenges before they arise, providing added value that goes far beyond legal analysis. Their combination of professionalism, commitment, and commercial awareness makes them a trusted and strategic partner for both national and international employers operating in Turkey. For us, they are a huge added value to our business, just as it should be in our view.
  • Key partners for us are Benan Arseven, Seyfi Moroglu, and Ipek Tik. Together with their team, they go the extra mile.
  • ‘Moroglu Arseven have strong know-how, especially in Labour Law. They are capable of seeing risks and taking action. They know our company culture very closely, they recommend as per of our red lines & priorities. Also, they are working very systematically, we don't make an effort for invoicing etc. They make our experience easy & smooth with them.’
  • ‘We are able to get ad-hoc support from our consultants Ipek Unlu and Aygen Bozkurt. They are advising very professionally by regarding our company culture and priorities. They have very good communication skills, they can understand us and explain the case, threats and opportunities in great detail.’
  • ‘Our first contact is Ms. Başak, who approaches each topic with the same level of importance. She quickly conducts the necessary research on matters she is unsure about and always provides accurate guidance. We receive high-quality responses in all the support we need.’
  • ‘We would like to highlight that the team is very meticulous, expert on their field, and they are also very responsive on e-mails. Additionally, they never turned down any meeting requests, even if they were informed in a short time. One of their main strengths is that the team also has technical knowledge in addition to their legal perspective. Furthermore, as they have deep knowledge of our companies’ business structure, commercial point of view and organizational memory, their actions/replies are always so swift and appropriate.’
  • ‘Moroglu Arseven's team is always accessible, responsive, and practical. They combine deep legal knowledge with a strong understanding of business needs. They offer clear and solution-oriented advice that takes the company's perspective into account.’
  • ‘What I find most valuable about the Moroglu Arseven Employment practice is the depth and breadth of their team. They have specialists for every aspect of employment law, which makes them both versatile and highly effective. One of the qualities that truly sets them apart is their responsiveness — they are consistently quick to react, no matter how complex or time-sensitive the matter is. On top of that, the quality of their analysis is excellent. Every task I’ve worked with them on has been approached with thoroughness and a strong eye for detail.’
  • ‘What consistently stands out is their respectful and approachable communication style. They are always quick to respond and willing to go the extra mile, which builds a real sense of trust. One thing that makes them unique is their effort to get to know us in person, including visiting our offices, which adds a valuable personal touch. In particular, I work frequently with Mr. Kaan Başer and I’ve been very satisfied with the collaboration and his support.’
  • ‘The legal team is experienced, and they have different divisions in terms of various legal topics. They have know-how on global companies’ way of working, and lawyers know English. They are risk-averse oriented and careful. Have good knowledge about unique issues and Yargitay (upper court) decisions, so they can give 360 degree advice.’

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Leading partners

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Leading associates

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Kaan Başer
Kaan Başer
Practice head

İpek Ünlü Tık

Other key lawyers

Kaan Başer