Ms. Bekemler is specialized in general corporate law, with particular expertise in corporate consultancy. In addition to advising domestic and international firms, she counsels diverse companies on a wide array of financing and transactional matters. She focuses on contract negotiations and dispute resolution.

With extensive experience in commercial disputes, Ms. Bekemler is also well-versed in mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic corporate consultancy to foreign-invested and large-scale companies. Furthermore, she has expertise in real estate law and investments, including urban transformation and industrial construction investment processes.

Before being admitted to the Izmir Bar Association in 2009, Ms. Bekemler practiced corporate law in Istanbul, London, and Dubai. She provides legal services in both Turkish and English and has lectured in foundation universities for five years, teaching international trade law, fundamental law, and constitutional law.

Ms. Bekemler also serves as a board member of the Çimentaş Health and Education Foundation and the Turkish-American Business Association.

Education

• Yale University, Law School, New Haven
• Koç University, Law School, Istanbul
• Special İzmir American College, İzmir

Professional Experience

• Chadbourne & Parke MNP, Dubai
• Chadbourne & Parke LLC, London
• White & Case LLP, Istanbul

Zeynep Göker Kırcıoğlu has over 15 years of experience in corporate law, international trade law, and contract law, providing strategic legal counsel to a broad portfolio of clients. Closely following the global dynamics of commerce, she has in-depth expertise particularly in capital markets law, distribution agreements, franchise relationships, supply agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholders' agreements, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).

She also has extensive experience in malpractice litigation within the scope of healthcare law, offering effective legal solutions to professionals and institutions in the healthcare sector.

With a strong background in French law, Kırcıoğlu provides effective legal representation in international matters and serves her clients in Turkish, English, and French.

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law – LL.M., New York
• Robert Schuman University – Faculty of Law, Strasbourg
• Notre Dame de Sion French High School, Istanbul

Professional Experience

• Global Yatırım Holding, Istanbul
• Verdi & Yazıcı Law Firm, Istanbul
• Gide Loyrette Nouel, Istanbul
• CTK Law Firm, Istanbul
• Erdem & Erdem Law Firm, Izmir