Yavuz & Uyanik ‘prioritises understanding clients’ objectives and providing customised solutions’. The firm’s broad litigation practice handles complex inheritance law cases, bankruptcy proceedings, and disputes stemming from business relationships. Recent cases include unjust enrichment matters arising from erroneous money transfers between banks, and fraud claims. Founding partners Mehmet Selim Yavuz and Murat Uyanık lead the practice, assisted by newly promoted partner Esra Ulcay. Clients pick out the ’meticulous and highly skilled’ Kübra Çetin for her ‘clear communication and dedication to excellence’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The members of the team are well diversified in terms of different fields of law. This enables us to follow different issues simultaneously. Their communications skills along with their knowledge of the law bring better understanding and comfort to the client.’

  • ‘Ayşe Arkan and Nelin Can stand out with their solution recommendations on complex legal issues and remarkably prompt replies. All of the team is always available whenever we require their evaluations and help on the ground.’

  • ‘l am working closely with two outstanding lawyers at Yavuz & Uyanık - Kübra Çetin and Mehmet Selim Yavuz. Kübra Çetin is a meticulous and highly skilled senior associate known for her clear communication of complex legal concepts and dedication to excellence. Her contributions are invaluable to the team. Mehmet Selim Yavuz is an expert in litigation law with a remarkable ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical solutions. His dedication to clients and leadership within the firm set him apart.'

  • ‘They meticulously handle their work and stand out for their commitment to delivering the very best service to their clients. Their team is highly specialised and knowledgeable in addressing any legal issue. This firm prioritises understanding clients’ objectives and providing customised solutions. Their proactive communication and approach to addressing legal concerns ensure clients’ needs are met effectively.’

  • ‘The team is composed of a large number of highly skilled professionals, offering a broad range of expertise and ensuring that each client's needs are met with specialised attention and efficiency.’

  • ‘Great team, they work very hard and they are solution-oriented. Collaboration of the team it’s very good.’

  • ‘The team acted very effectively and professionally in resolving our commercial dispute, focusing on solutions. They guided us through different issues that arose in the later stages of the dispute. As of now, we have resolved a very important conflict for our company. Yavuz&Uyanık’s contribution was significant in achieving this outcome.’

  • ‘The law firm is specialised and constantly collaborates, easily accessible when needed. Communication with partners is easy, and legal issues are quickly addressed and resolved.’

Key clients

  • Turassist Yardım ve Servis Anonim Şirketi
  • RS Servis Oto Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Borusan Lojistik Dağıtım Depolama Taşımacılık ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Borusan ENBW Enerji Yatırımları ve Üretim A.Ş.
  • Borusan Makina Ve Güç Sistemleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
  • Borçelik Çelik Sanayii Ticaret A.Ş.
  • ETA Elektronik Taşımacılık Ağı Taşımacılık Ve Tic A. Ş.
  • Tazlar Süt Gıda ve Tarım Ürünleri Pazarlama Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Turassist Yardım ve Servis Anonim Şirketi
  • RS Servis Oto Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (Affiliate of BNP Paribas)
  • Odea Bank A.Ş.
  • Arce Plastik İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Şancity Gayrimenkul Geliştirme Hizmetleri İnşaat Ve Sanayi A.Ş.
  • Düzey Tüketim Malları Sanayi Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Kromozom Eğitim Kurumları A.Ş.
  • Ali Gürsoy
  • Azimut Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.
  • International Finance Corporation

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mehmet Selim Yavuz, Murat Uyanık, Esra Ulcay

Other key lawyers

Nelin Can Bayrak, Ayşe Arkan, Kübra Çetin