Attorney At Law - EST. 1974

Strategic Counsel That

Anticipates

Risk.

A law firm with offices in Istanbul, İzmir, and Washington D.C. — combining over five decades of legal heritage with an internationally-oriented, preventive approach to complex commercial and business law.

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Who We are

"Legal support is not limited to dispute resolution. It means foreseeing risks at the decision-making stage — and accompanying clients in building legal security from the very beginning."

Our Approach

The firm believes it has to be the only stop for its clients. A team of experienced lawyers and academicians provides their services when a need for their expertise arises.

This structure allows the firm to handle a wide range of practice areas — from basic debt-recovery proceedings to representing clients in complex international arbitration cases — while maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor and practical precision.

Practıce Areas

Comprehensive Coverage Across Commercial Law

01

Corporate & Commercial Law

Company formation, M&A, corporate governance, shareholder structures, and restructuring for domestic and international clients.

02

Arbitration & ADR

Representation before ICC, ICSID, LCIA, GAFTA, VIAC and ICDR arbitration proceedings. Investment and commercial arbitration.

03

Maritime & Transportation Law

Sea carriage contracts, charter parties, bills of lading, port operations, ship finance, cargo claims, and multimodal transport.

04

Capital Markets & IPO

Public offerings, capital markets compliance, post-listing obligations, and corporate governance under Turkish capital markets law.

05

Employment Law

Employment agreement structuring, payroll compliance, termination procedures, workplace regulations, and labour law advisory.

06

Tax & Customs Law

Tax and customs compliance, assessment of obligations, representation in audits, administrative dispute resolution, and litigation.

Also covering Data Protection (KVKK), Start-up & Venture Capital Law, Enforcement & Bankruptcy, M&A and Mergers, Franchise Law, and Citizenship & Immigration.

Meet the Team

Elite Legal Professionals

Dr. Hüseyin Afşın İlhan

Partner

An elite strategist in International Arbitration and international debt collection. Commands our mega-disputes practice, actively directing multi-million-dollar ICSID, GAFTA, and commercial arbitrations.

Çağrı Üstünoğlu

Partner

A leading expert in Maritime Law, M&A, and Infrastructure. He has been involved in landmark projects such as the establishment of Asyaport, the Arkas-MSC spin-off, and Medlog’s fleet acquisitions.

Tolga Şahin

Partner

Tolga connects Turkish firms with global leaders and is known for aggressively recovering high-value assets in complex aviation and international trade disputes. A top advisor in Capital Markets and FDI.

Why İlhan & Üstünoğlu & Şahin

A Different Kind of Legal Partner

We don’t wait for disputes to arise. We build the legal infrastructure that prevents them — and when they do arise, we resolve them with precision and strategic clarity.

Preventive by Design

We accompany clients from the moment of decision — not after the damage is done. Legal risk assessment at the planning stage is not a cost; it is an investment in certainty.

Academic Rigour in Practice

Our partners hold academic positions at leading Turkish and international law schools. This shapes the depth and quality of every legal opinion we produce.

Three Jurisdictions, One Team

Istanbul, İzmir, and Washington D.C. — bar admissions spanning Turkey, New York, and the District of Columbia. International matters handled by the same team, not referred to strangers.

50 Years of Continuity

Founded in 1974, our firm spans three generations. Clients benefit from institutional memory, established relationships, and a reputation built over decades — not months.

Legal Insights

Insights & Articles

Practical analysis on Turkish and international law — written by our attorneys for businesses, investors, and legal professionals.

Ready to discuss your matter?

All communications are treated as strictly confidential. Our team responds within one business day.