With union and collective bargaining work as a core part of the practice, Ürey Law Office fields an employment team well-equipped for litigation, mediation and more day-to-day employment matters. Ali Ürey brings strong expertise in handling collective labour agreements, union-related matters, and large-scale workforce negotiations.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Working with the Ürey Hukuk team offers a unique combination of deep expertise and a client-focused approach. Beyza Büyükağaçcı stands out for her proficiency in union-related matters, managing not only collective bargaining negotiations but also litigation and hearings with exceptional skill. Her advocacy effectively influences judges, creating tangible advantages for clients. What sets her apart from competitors is her strategic and courageous approach.'
  • ‘I would like to mention Mr. Serhan Akyıldırım as our main contact on employment law. He is a senior associate, mature and seasoned professional. He is available for all our inquires, and he provides perspectives from different angles, he provides supreme court decisions on similar cases to support our decision-making.’
  • ‘Ürey Hukuk distinguishes itself in Turkey by combining deep employer-focused expertise in employment and, in particular, collective labor law with the added value of an external barrister model. Senior associate Serhan Akyıldırım provides detailed legal analysis and strategic guidance, ensuring that every aspect of case preparation is meticulously planned. Its hybrid approach blends the discipline of English-style advocacy with the depth of Turkish employment law practice, offering clients a powerful and versatile defence while remaining more cost-efficient than traditional large-firm structures. The model delivers clear advantages in both union disputes and individual employment litigation. Supporting this structure are further innovations such as flexible fee arrangements based on hourly or case-specific barrister representation, secure shared-document platforms and remote hearing preparation for seamless coordination, a female-lawyer ratio exceeding sixty percent, and mentoring and shadowing programs that give junior lawyers valuable courtroom experience.’
  • 'Bringing the entire team together is Ali Ürey, who is, for us, truly the “legal luminary.” With 40 years of experience, he plays an active role in the litigation department, managing each case with technical expertise and ensuring processes run smoothly. What I personally value most in Ali Ürey is his ability to motivate the team and generously share his experience, allowing all of us to learn and grow both professionally and personally. His experience, knowledge, and leadership are the key factors that make the team stand out from competitors. Ali Ürey's extensive experience not only in the legal field but also in the commercial arena enables us to assess our clients’ interests from a multidimensional perspective. This allows us to develop strategies that are not only legally sound but also aligned with commercial realities, ultimately delivering value-added solutions that serve our clients’ best interests. Thanks to this exceptional team, Ürey Hukuk offers both high-level advocacy and strategic, meticulous, and effective case management. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to provide tailored, attentive, and results-driven solutions for each client.’
  • 'Öyküm Koruca’s conciliatory personality is invaluable in mediation processes. She manages the cautious approach of employees, ensuring that proceedings remain calm, controlled, and effective. What I particularly value in Öyküm is her ability to handle each situation with composure, fairness, and expertise.'
  • 'Serhan Akyıldırım’s solution-oriented approach allows complex issues in hearings to be resolved efficiently, keeping the process focused and seamless. I value his strategic foresight and ability to guide the team effectively.'

Key clients

  • Döktaş Dökümcülük Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.
  • Çelik Holding A.Ş.
  • Güriş İş Makinaları Endüstri A.Ş.
  • Asil Çelik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Smartiks Yazılım A.Ş.
  • Teknik Alüminyum Sanayi A.Ş
  • Omtaş Otomotiv Transmisyon Aksamı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Parsan Makina Parçaları Sanayii A.Ş.
  • Kafein Yazılım Hizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Dövsan Çelik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Lithopak Basım Kağıt ve Ambalaj Sanayi A.Ş.
  • Akçalı Boya ve Kimya Sanayii A.Ş.

Work highlights

Following up Döktaş Dökümcülük's occupational accident and compensation cases.
Advised Parsan on employment law matters and represented the company in multiple mediation processes.
Advised Asil Çelik on collective bargaining negotiations.
Practice head

Ali Ürey

Other key lawyers

Serhan Akyıldırım; Öyküm Koruca; Beyza Büyükağaçcı