Paksoy is renowned for its deep expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation plans, including long-term bonus schemes and stock options. The team handles intricate transactional work, such as M&A deals and asset transfers, alongside its strong litigation capabilities in both individual and collective employment disputes. Team head Elvan Aziz is a key figure in C-level hiring and terminations, offering specialised advice on executive compensation. Gülce Saydam Pehlivan and Onur Çeliker are also integral to the team’s success.

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Key clients

  • Ak Gıda
  • Lactalis Group
  • Asia Pacific Resources International
  • Carrier
  • Cisco Systems
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • The Peninsula Hotel Istanbul

Work highlights

  • Advised Pegasus on warning letters and terminations.
  • Advised Peninsula Hotel on warning letters, terminations, and investigations.
  • Advised Epta Group on collective labour law and union matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elvan Aziz

Other key lawyers

Gülce Saydam Pehlivan, Onur Çeliker