Counting both Turkish and multinational clients across automotive, tech, finance, healthcare and energy in its client roster, ADMD/Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office's employment practice spans HR compliance and workforce structuring through to terminations, collective labour matters, and employment litigation. Ulas Boraoglu is highly skilled at representing clients in litigation or contentious disputes, as well as handling compliance and advisory work. Gokce Sanlierli is well-versed across a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, with particular strength in workforce structuring, dismissals, litigation, compliance and employee taxation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Working with ADMD has been nothing short of a pleasure. They combine sharp legal intelligence with a personable, approachable style that makes even the most technical and stressful matters easier to manage. Their team is not only brilliant in their fields but also a joy to collaborate with—always responsive, patient, and willing to go the extra mile. For a sector like ours, where timing and precision mean everything, having lawyers like this on our side is invaluable.’
  • ‘ADMD’s lawyers combine excellent technical knowledge with a clear understanding of business realities. They adapt their advice to our needs, whether it involves industrial production contracts, consumer sales, or cross-border trade. The service is always personal, attentive, and delivered with speed and accuracy.’
  • ‘ADMD provides steady, business-oriented legal services that are essential for our company. With responsibilities ranging from board management to regulatory filings, I value their ability to deliver accurate and timely advice. Their team is organized, commercially aware, and a trusted partner in keeping our governance and export operations running smoothly.’
  • ‘Managing thousands of seasonal and permanent employees is one of our greatest challenges. Isminnur Kilic and Gokce Sanlierli, assisted by Sude Cakmak, provide hands-on advice on seasonal worker contracts, collective agreements, and employment compliance. Their work ensures stability in staffing and smooth labor relations during production peaks.’
  • ‘ADMD is a trusted legal partner for our company. In a business where precision and timing are everything, their lawyers deliver advice that is clear, practical, and aligned with financial realities. They help us navigate both day-to-day operational issues and long-term strategic decisions with confidence.’
  • ‘ADMD has been a strong and dependable partner for our business. They are quick to respond, practical in their approach, and understand both the digital side of hosting and the creative demands of advertising. Their lawyers provide solutions that are not just legally sound but also business-friendly, which makes them an ideal partner for us at a leadership level.’

Key clients

  • Alight
  • BIPO
  • Bloom Medya
  • Casacai
  • Chery
  • Cott Group
  • DBO
  • EnerSys
  • Galahad
  • Gurit
  • Hell Energy Drinks
  • IFS

Work highlights

Providing legal counsel to Gurit in the liquidation of its Turkish subsidiary, including representation in labour union negotiations to ensure compliance with collective redundancy procedures under Turkish employment law.
Advising Price Forbes on the restructuring of its Turkish subsidiary, including the renewal of its local workforce, termination of existing personnel, and regulatory licensing procedures to ensure continued access to the Turkish insurance brokerage market.
Advising Lexmark on the restructuring of its employment management system and representing the company in mediation procedures related to the termination of employees in selected districts.
Practice head

Ulas Boraoglu; Gokce Sanlierli

Other key lawyers

Isminnur Kilic; Sude Cakmak