BTS & Partners has gained significant experience in handling complex employment matters. The team’s representative work includes drafting employment contracts, policy formulation, and handling employee litigation and mediation. Its strong reputation in the field is reflected in the high volume of referral work it receives from prominent multinational firms. Selin Beceni combines her M&A expertise with a deep understanding of employment law. With over 18 years of experience, Zeynep Ünlü advises international clients on the full spectrum of employment law issues, while Sinan Haluk Tandoğan is a key figure in regulatory compliance and public policy advice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very thorough and pragmatic advice, a good understanding of clients needs!' 

  • ‘I work a lot with Zeynep Ünlü. She always responds very quickly, immediately understands the need and provides easy-to-understand and pragmatic advice.' 

  • ‘They are a firm that understands that beyond the legal regulations, they must give practical advice that is adapted to the needs of the business that consults them. This is key for us: they know our business and the advice they give us is eminently practical.’

  • 'Zeynep Ünlü is the one taking care of our portfolio; at this point, she has a deep understanding of our group of companies and can assist in all fields where we need support, from employment law to corporate and commercial law.’ 

  • ‘They understand the technology, local regulation and local market dynamics.'

  • 'They are connected to key players and are in the loop when it comes to what is happening regarding regulatory changes.’

  • ‘Very practical, and easy to communicate with. Strong depth of experience meaning that the absence of a partner isn't a bottleneck. Great balance of genders too.’

  • ‘Zeynep Ünlü and Sinan Haluk Tandoğan have been excellent in advising on a litigation case. Their advice was clear and pragmatic and they were very responsive.’

Key clients

  • British Telecom
  • Reimagined Parking
  • Criteo
  • Oyster
  • Adform
  • Electronics for Imagining
  • Genpact
  • Razer
  • RTB House
  • Sabre
  • Lenovo
  • TE Connectivity
  • Covington
  • Bird&Bird LLP
  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Work highlights

  • Representing Sumitomo Electric Group in the lawsuits filed against them for reinstatement and employment receivables claims.
  • Advising Bird & Bird on employment law-related projects and queries.
  • Supporting RTB House with employment law-related matters.

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Selin Beceni, Zeynep Ünlü

Other key lawyers

Sinan Haluk Tandoğan