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Egemenoglu

Egemenoglu

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Turkey

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Employment

While Egemenoglu advises on the full spectrum of employment law, its core strengths lie in cross-border and multinational union and social security work, where the firm is credited for a 'commitment to excellence, client-centric approach, and ability to combine legal precision with a strong understanding of clients’ industries'. Its workload spans from day-to-day HR and compliance issues, employment contract drafting and policy implementation, to high-stakes litigation, cross-border restructurings, collective dismissals, and executive terminations. Egemen Egemenoğlu oversees the group, particularly advising on multi-jurisdictional matters. Fazilet Karabacaklar is highly regarded for her advisory and contentious employment law involvement, with noted expertise in social security law, collective bargaining, and occupational health and safety. Sinem Çetinkaya and Ayşe Naz Duman frequently advise domestic and international clients on collective bargaining processes, union relations, and labour law compliance.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We are working with Tevhide Sadioglu and her team in Istanbul for employment law. What makes the individuals truly stand out is their unique blend of expertise, accessibility, and commercial awareness. Unlike many competitors, they combine a high level of technical proficiency with the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice that directly supports clients’ business goals. Partners are recognized for their strategic vision and leadership, while associates bring energy, diligence, and innovative thinking to every matter. Across all levels, the team members are approachable, collaborative, and consistently exceed expectations by being both trusted advisors and problem-solvers.’
  • ‘Egemenoglu is a well known firm in Bursa. It's because of their way of professional communication, capabilities of solving legal problems, having good development propositions for the coming problems. They have several specialized departments which works for specific subjects. They can respond to us in an acceptable timing with their different departments. While they forward you between departments, they can save their harmony so you don't feel lost on the subject.’
  • ‘Our partner is Fazilet Karabacaklar who is an experienced advocate, she is confident in her knowledge. When we have some legal issues, we need to hear a calm voice with an objective approach. She can look at a subject from different perspectives at the same time. When she asks some questions, they give us an opportunity to think differently about all risks and gain some time for new actions.’
  • ‘Ms. Fazilet Karabacaklar, the Labor Law representative at Egemenoglu whom our firm consults, brings a highly sensitive, practical, and comprehensive approach to labor law matters. She provides clear, solution-oriented advice and demonstrates a deep understanding of the field. We value her professionalism, consistency, and the trust-based relationship we have developed with her.’
  • ‘Ms. Fazilet Karabacaklar stands out with her deep expertise, clarity in communication, and practical mindset. She approaches every matter with care, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility. Compared to others in the field, her ability to balance legal detail with business realities is exceptional. We particularly value her reliability, responsiveness, and strategic insight, which consistently contribute to effective outcomes.’
  • ‘Egemenoglu’s Employment Practices team stands out for its deep industry knowledge and practical approach. The team is able to provide fast and effective solutions to complex labour law issues. Their client-centric mindset is evident through transparent communication and proactive recommendations at every stage. Compared to other firms, the Egemenoglu team leverages technology in their processes, enhancing both efficiency and accessibility. Additionally, they serve as a model in the areas of diversity and inclusion.’

Key clients

  • Üçge Group including Üçge Mağaza Ekipmanları Pazarlama San. Ve Tic. A.Ş., Üçge Drs Depo Raf Sistemleri Pazarlama Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş., Onto Retail Mobilya San. Ve Tic. A.Ş., and Revego Çevresel Çözümler ve Teknolojileri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Mass Konfeksiyon Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Grammer Koltuk Sistemleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Midal Kablo Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • İpeker Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Yazaki Corporation and its Turkish subsidiaries, namely, Yazaki Otomotiv Yan San. ve Tic. A.Ş., Yazaki Wiring Technologies Türkiye Elektrik Sistemleri San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Yazaki Systems Technologies Turkey Otomotiv San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
  • Alpin Kimya San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Maysan Mando Otomotiv Parçaları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Aroma Meyve Suları Gıda ve San. A.Ş.
  • Estiaş Elektrik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Adesso Turkey Bilgi Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi
  • Bayraktar Denizcilik A.Ş.

Work highlights

Advised Üçge DRS throughout its first experience with unionization, following a complex legal dispute initiated by Türk Metal Union for the determination of representative authority.
Advised Midal Cables, one of the largest manufacturers of aluminium and alloy bars and conductors for the power transmission and distribution sector in the Middle East, on a sensitive and high-stakes collective dismissal process involving its Turkish subsidiary.
Advising İpeker on an ongoing basis since the beginning of 2024, providing legal counsel in employment and social security law matters as part of a retainer engagement.
Practice head

Egemen Egemenoğlu; Fazilet Karabacaklar

Other key lawyers

Sinem Çetinkaya; Ayşe Naz Duman; İrem Pelen; Tolga Ersoy; Tevhide Sadioglu

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