Gizem Günel
Managing Associate
TURUNÇ
More informationA popular choice for multinational clients, TURUNÇ stands out for its ‘commercial awareness and international know-how’. Among its recent highlights, the team kept busy advising on a mix of commercial litigation, IP disputes and contentious employment matters. Founding partner Noyan Turunç ’delivers legal and commercial advice at once’; he co-heads the team together with managing associate Gizem Günel. Managing partner Kerem Turunç is also noted for cross-border disputes.
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‘Transparency, trustworthiness, proactive approach, commercial awareness and international know-how. In my experience, no other firm in Turkey comes close to TURUNÇ’s international experience. Many of their lawyers have international backgrounds and bar qualifications.’
‘Noyan Turunç is the only lawyer I call for tough decisions. Delivers legal and commercial advice at once. His previous role as GC of Coca-Cola is incredibly helpful in harmonising legal and commercial advice. Gizem Günel looks after the case very carefully. Communicates well and updates us regularly.’
‘Given Turunc’s excellent client service (deep industry expertise, creativity in problem-solving, quick response times thus excellent value for money) over the last ten years we stayed with the firm!’
‘Kerem Turunç is my adviser. He is an excellent listener; has a quick grasp of business issues; demonstrates creativity in developing solutions; and attention to detail.’
‘Turunç is a very proactive and productive team that worked exceptionally hard on our case. It was quick to brainstorm solutions and worked over and above our expectations to quickly resolve an extremely important situation for our business. The team worked collaboratively between departments.’
‘The team is able to capture the heart of the matter and doesn't get lost in details that could confuse the judge. Very well-researched and written court submissions. Lawyers are highly experienced at all levels and form a very hard-working and thorough team. It looks at matters from a broad perspective.’
‘Noyan Turunç understands the commercial issues underlying the dispute right away and sets just the right strategy for the case. He commands his team very diligently. Perfect combination of legal expertise and practical application.’
‘Esin Çamlıbel stands out for her vast experience and ability to help the client navigate through complex concepts with ease. We value her ongoing counsel and guidance.’
Key clients
- Sébah & Joaillier
- WON
- Trendtex
- SC Johnson
- Caffè Nero
- Vektör Tanıtım
- BigChefs
- British American Tobacco
- DeepZen
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Istanbul-based Casaretto family in disputes challenging its trade mark that was set up in 2021 for the revival of a 19th-century brand, Sébah & Joaillier.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Noyan Turunç, Gizem Günel