Güzeldere Balkan Göçen Attorney Partnership

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘In addition to his legal expertise, Altuğ Güzeldere has an exceptional understanding of business, allowing him to create models that align with commercial realities without compromising legal requirements. He makes important contributions by not only managing lawsuits, but also by effectively organizing HR processes. His expertise provides significant benefits in ensuring compliance and achieving favourable outcomes in labor law cases.’
• ‘Altuğ Güzeldere is a highly experienced professional whose legal expertise is at the highest level. Thanks to his extensive experience, he is able to identify legal solutions to problems with ease, while at the same time ensuring that these solutions remain consistent with the approaches of the judiciary and public authorities. On numerous occasions, he has successfully guided our Company out of disputes that appeared to be without resolution. Erdem Balkan is the firm’s young and dynamic partner. By combining his highest level of professional knowledge with his practical intelligence, he provides maximum benefit to our Company. In addition, he demonstrates an exceptional ability to adapt immediately to the circumstances and parties involved, effectively leveraging the human dimension in resolving disputes. Both partners with whom I work not only complement each other with their professional experience but also provide exemplary leadership to their team.’
• ‘I have consistently experienced their reliability and efficiency. We have been collaborating for some time, and GBG’s dedication to keeping everything on track—through timely follow-ups, clear communication, and proactive reminders—has been invaluable. I have worked closely with Altuğ and Zeynep, who are always accessible and quick to provide practical, client-focused solutions. What sets them apart is their deep understanding of the client's needs, almost as if they were part of the in-house team. This level of commitment and insight makes working with GBG a seamless and productive experience.’
• ‘I primarily collaborate with Altuğ and Zeynep, both of whom stand out for different reasons. Altuğ is highly practical and results-driven, consistently focused on delivering effective and efficient solutions. Zeynep impresses with her strong command of employment law and her ability to achieve favourable outcomes, often exceeding expectations. Zeynep has repeatedly succeeded in litigation or, better yet, resolved disputes without the need for court proceedings. Her expertise, strategic thinking, and ability to secure solutions that align with client needs to make her a highly valuable and trusted advisor.’
• ‘Senior partners Altuğ Balkan and Zeynep Soydan each bring standout qualities that complement each other. Altuğ Balkan impresses with his strategic perspective and ability to see the wider corporate implications of employment matters. His advice often goes beyond the legal framework, helping us evaluate decisions in the context of governance, compliance, and future disputes. Zeynep Soydan is remarkable for her precision, clarity, and negotiation skills. She has guided us through sensitive employment issues with a calm and confident approach that builds trust across all stakeholders. Compared to competitors, the individuals at Güzeldere Balkan Göçen stand out for their accessibility, personal commitment, and ability to make clients feel genuinely supported.’
• ‘Erdem Balkan is an exceptional partner with long-standing experience in competition law. In our collaboration, what struck me most was his accessibility and strategic foresight. He does not limit himself to technical analysis; instead, he frames legal issues in ways that directly respond to client priorities. His ability to translate complex legal principles into practical, commercially relevant strategies gave the client both clarity and confidence. Erdem also has a talent for ensuring all stakeholders—internal and external—are aligned, which makes working with him efficient and rewarding.’

Key clients

• Evyap Group (Evyap Holding, Evyap Sabun, Evyap Hijyenik, Evyap Evcil Hayvanlar, Evyap Tarım, Evyap International and Evpaş)
• Evyap Deniz İşletmeciliği Lojistik ve İnşaat A.Ş.
• Dentsu Group (Dentsu Creative, Dentsu Turkey, Amplifi and Carat Medya)
• Kantar Insights Pazar Araştırmaları Danışmanlık ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
• ZF Sachs Süspansiyon Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
• Innomotics Motorlar ve Yüksek Güçlü Sürücüler Anonim Şirketi
• Charlotte Tilbury
• KN Mühendislik Makina İnşaat Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
• Reichhold Group (Polimer Ar Ge, Prosim and Reichhold)
• Tekser Turizm ve Seyahat A.Ş.
• Şahin Ozalit ve Büro Gereçleri Ticaret Limited Şirketi
• Yunex Ulaşım Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi

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