Çakmak Attorney Partnership's employment practice regularly serves multinational and domestic corporations, foreign consulates, and embassies. In addition to advising on employment contracts and compliance, the team handles a steady flow of employment disputes and litigation. Zeynep Çakmak frequently manages settlement procedures and labour law disputes, while Mesut Çakmak has extensive experience in complex employment-transactional matters. Gülsen Engin and Elif Demiröz both bring deep expertise in unionisation processes and related litigation.
Testimonials
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‘The team is made up of extremely knowledgeable and versatile individuals. They can serve both Turkish and international clients.'
‘Excellent knowledge of the legal needs of scale-ups.'
'Provides tailored advice with an agile and sharp approach, combining legal expertise with an understanding of the unique challenges faced by high-growth businesses.'
‘Very good knowledge of local laws and regulations.'
‘Always able to adapt to the client's schedule and respect the agreed deadlines, doing their best to find solutions which fit the client.'
'Hard working, good cooperation and communication.'
Key clients
- Gates Corporation
- Uni-Mar Enerji Yatırımları
- Visa Europe Services
- Western Union
- Embassy of Sweden
Work highlights
- Advising the Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Consulate General in Türkiye on a range of employment-related matters.
- Advised a U.S. government agency on a reinstatement lawsuit filed by a former employee.
- Advised a major energy company on the due diligence process of its planned acquisition of various target companies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mesut Çakmak, Zeynep Çakmak, Gülşen Engin, Elif Demiröz