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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  • ‘ADMD has become more than outside counsel for us — they feel like an extension of our own team. They bring a mix of legal sharpness and business instinct that fits perfectly with our fast-paced publishing and campaign calendar. What makes them unique is how approachable they are; whether it’s a midnight call about a last-minute sponsorship clause or a long negotiation over content rights, they show up calm, prepared, and creative.’
  • ‘ADMD has been a reliable partner for our agency, especially as we grow our digital services and manage client relationships at scale. They are responsive, precise, and understand the pace of our industry. Their lawyers give us advice that is not only legally correct but also practical and easy to put into action across campaigns and platforms.’
  • ‘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.’
  • ‘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.’
  • ‘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 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.’

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