From its offices in Istanbul and London, boutique firm Kabine Law demonstrates strong activity in international arbitration, where it maintains a prominent investor-state practice. The group is also routinely engaged to advise on commercial arbitration as well as international and local litigation. Mehmet Karlı and Tuvan Yalım jointly head a team that additionally includes Özgecan Korkmaz and Selim Can Bilgin, both recently promoted to partner.
Testimonials
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‘Kabine listens to the client and provides precise opinions integrating different options and mentioning the advantages and disadvantages of each option. It is highly knowledgeable, competent, and experienced in international arbitration. It has a strong work ethic and works tirelessly.’
‘Mehmet Karlı is not only one of the best and smartest arbitration lawyers, but he also represented us with integrity and class. He is a strategy maker and excellent specialist in public international law. I have worked with plenty of international lawyers in the past, and he is by far the most committed.’
‘Kabine's steadfast commitment to excellence is what distinguishes the team. In high-stakes matters, it demonstrates expertise not only in Turkish law but also on an international scale.’
‘We worked with Kabine on multiple disputes and pre-dispute processes, through which we were provided with excellent representation. The Kabine team, especially Mehmet Karlı and Selim Can Bilgin, played a pivotal role in securing a highly favourable settlement for our company.’
‘Kabine is very well equipped to handle complex procedures. The team always prioritises the interests of its clients and employs a strategic approach, ensuring reliable, prompt, and efficient responses.’
- ‘The firm consistently demonstrates the ability to adapt its capacity to meet the demands and challenges presented by each individual procedure. It impresses with its meticulous work and efficient utilisation of resources. It demonstrates a high level of reliability in terms of punctuality, quality, and action.’
‘Mehmet Karlı is an exceptional arbitration practitioner and litigator with extensive experience in managing large contentious matters across various industries. He is a versatile leader of a team that is both motivated and competent.’
‘Kabine is a team of very competent lawyers who communicate very well not only with us as their client, but also with the opposing side of the disputes. This is why they are also incredibly helpful in reaching settlements. The team is equally very responsive and capable of adapting to challenging situations.’
Key clients
- Bayındır İnşaat Turizm Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.
- Nurol İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Üstay Yapı Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- IC İçtaş İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- BB Energy / Hypco Petrolcülük A.Ş.
- Tekfen İnşaat ve Tesisat A.Ş.
- Polat Yol Yapı Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş.
- STFA İnşaat A.Ş.
- Noksel Çelik Boru Sanayi A.Ş.
- TFI TAB Gıda Yatırımları A.Ş. (Burger King Turkey)
- D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Hepsiburada)
- General Motors Company
- CCN Altyapı Yatırımları ve İnşaat A.Ş.
- Alanar Meyve ve Gıda Üretim Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Etrak İnşaat Taahhüt ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Güriş İnşaat ve Mühendislik A.Ş.
- Çukurova Holding A.Ş. and numerous group companies in multiple jurisdictions
- Turkish Contractors Association
- Doğuş Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş.
- Kalehan Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Reinoxmetal 2002 S.L.
- Mir Trade AG
- Korek Telecom Company LLC
- Doğuş İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Çukurova İnşaat ve Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.
Work highlights
- Advised IC İçtaş İnşaat, and its affiliates in a dispute against Akkuyu Nükleer, a nuclear power plant-owner controlled by Russian state-owned Rosatom.
- Represented Bayındır İnşaat in an ICSID investment treaty arbitration against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan regarding a terminated highway construction project.
- Represented D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler, as the defendant, in two US class action litigations, where the plaintiffs alleged violations of US securities laws in connection with its IPO on the NASDAQ.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mehmet Karlı, Tuvan Yalım