Fielding a ‘go-to firm in Turkish employment and labour law’, Gunbay Kural Abbasoglu Law Firm is well-equipped to handle a comprehensive range of employment matters, with particular strengths in social security, occupational health and safety, immigration, compliance-related employment matters, termination and resignation processes. Licensed mediator Ahu Pamukkale’s specialisms lie in employment dispute resolution, particularly relating to individual and collective labour law, social security, and workplace safety. Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan is a seasoned litigator who can advise on all areas of individual and collective labour law, social security law, compliance and ethics law. Başar Kural is unique for his involvement in employment matters involving international NGOs and complex, contentious disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'GKA Law is a boutique company with highly experienced and motivated partners who have been working together for many years. They are following the market developments very closely and always offering practical, relevant and high quality solutions. We worked with them on two projects and our satisfaction rate is very high.’
- ‘Client-focused solutions with very quick return back to questions and enquiries. Good service quality, accessibility, good team support.’
- ‘The team’s greatest strengths are accessibility, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to client success. Communication is always clear and timely, and I appreciate the proactive updates and practical solutions provided. Compared to other firms, GKA feels far more collaborative and approachable, with an emphasis on building long-term client relationships rather than transactional interactions.’
- ‘Our experience with Başar Kural and the compliance team has been outstanding. They combine an in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks with the ability to provide clear, business-friendly guidance that we can implement with confidence. His ability to break down complex regulations into clear, actionable steps gave us complete confidence in our compliance framework. His foresight ensures that our organization remains fully compliant while continuing to operate efficiently in our sector, which is strictly regulated in Turkey. Berk Atun has also impressed us with his diligence, attention to detail, and responsiveness. He is approachable, easy to work with, and consistently delivers high-quality work under tight deadlines. His professionalism and initiative make him stand out as a rising star within the team. Overall, they are proactive, strategic, and a true partner to our business.’
- ‘The diversity of its clients, their involvement in various sectors, the extensive experience of its attorneys, and their dedication to labor law make GKA's labor law team stand out from other law firms in Türkiye. As a matter of fact, we have been working with GKA for years thanks to both the quality of service and the reasonable prices.’
- ‘Ahu Pamukkale always treats our firm as if it were her own and charts its course accordingly. We have never once been dissatisfied with a service we've received. With her commercial intelligence, legal knowledge and experience, she always minimizes the risk in the most difficult moments for our company and protects our company both in terms of reputation and financially.’
Key clients
- 3M
- Acelity-KCI
- Acted
- Adisseo
- Al Tayer Group
- Atlas Ship Supply
- Biomarin
- BNP Paribas Cardif
- Bostongene
- Cava Machines
- Chemonics International
- Constantia Flexibles
Work highlights
Assisted Dentsply during negotiations of a collective labour agreement; the collective labour agreement was signed with the authorised union of the unionised employees.
Assisted International Rescue Committee during closure of field offices due to business requirements, advised during collective redundancy and represented client during obligatory mediation processes before the initiation of labour lawsuits by employees.
Advised V2X on current Turkish labour market, position of unions and the collective labour agreement provisions to be applicable for client in case of workplace transfer.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ahu Pamukkale; Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan; Başar Kural
Other key lawyers
Berk Atun