Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm

Senior Partner

Before becoming a qualified lawyer, Mr. Coskunsu served as second officer and chief officer on container vessels and bulk carriers of a major shipping company. He was later promoted to onshore management as manager of claim and insurance department. He was particularly involved in P&I Club matters.

After his graduation from Istanbul University Faculty of Law he studied maritime law at University of Southampton for a LLM degree in Maritime Law and completed his PhD at Istanbul University.

He also has experience in the offices of international law firms, insurers, P&I Clubs, salvage brokers, adjusters and recovery agents in London, where he spent the summer of 2004, to gain experience in London insurance and shipping market practices.

After admission to Istanbul Bar Association he founded Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm where he provides legal assistance to Turkish and foreign clients in every aspect of maritime law and insurance law.

Recently, he is sharing his knowledge and experience by attending seminars held in London and Istanbul where he is giving speeches on ship arrest, salvage and wreck removal.

Turkish (native) English (fluent)

Istanbul Bar Association, 2005

International Bunkers Industry Association

ITU Maritime Faculty Alumni Association, Secretary General

Executive Committee of Turkish Team in International Tall Ship Races

ITU Maritime Faculty Graduates Educational Foundation

2013-2024     Istanbul University, PhD, International Law

2015       The Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy

2003-2004 University of Southampton, LLM, Maritime Law

1998-2002 Istanbul University, LLB, Law

1992-1996 Istanbul Technical University, BSc, Transportation and Management Engineering