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Gunbay Kural Abbasoglu Law Firm

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Gunbay Kural Abbasoglu Law Firm’s employment practice spans advice on immigration, collective bargaining, social security, and labour disputes. The team offers operational support to a wide range of companies, underpinned by its strong compliance expertise. The group regularly guides clients through business transfers, including the intricate process of transferring employment contracts en masse. Ahu Pamukkale’s status as a certified employment law mediator highlights her prominence in the field, and Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan and Başar Kural are also pivotal members of the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Results were in line with their predictions. Their questions when preparing for the cases showed clearly that they had analysed the cases thoroughly.'
  • ‘We worked with all three partners in various cases. They have all provided fast responses and accurate, to-the-point resolutions. I’m confident in their level of experience across a wide range of business practices.’
  • ‘They provide transparent communication, practical approaches to matters, and endless support whenever we need it. That’s why we continue working with them.’
  • ‘GKA Law is a very well-known boutique law firm in Istanbul, and the lawyers are fully dedicated to our company as if we were their only client. This has made us very satisfied with their services for many years.’
  • ‘Ahu Pamukkale is able to deal with very complex tactical issues and really strives to get the best result for her clients. She’s very commercial. She always sees the bigger picture, understands our expectations, and provides a superb service.’
  • ‘Gunbay Kural Abbasoglu’s practice stands out due to its profound expertise in employment, coupled with a proactive and solutions-driven approach.’
  • ‘They excel in labour law, consistently delivering results through in-depth knowledge of the law, attention to detail, and unmatched negotiating capabilities.’
  • ‘Ahu Pamukkale and Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan are exceptional due to their in-depth understanding of complex legal issues and their ability to navigate through challenging cases with confidence and precision. Başar Kural is always helpful and acts beyond expectations.’

Key clients

  • 3M
  • Al Tayer Group
  • BNP Paribas Cardif
  • Chemonics International
  • Danish Refugee Council
  • Dentsply Sirona
  • Digital Virgo
  • GAU
  • GC Europe
  • GOAL
  • Kistler
  • Konak Hotel
  • Kyndryl
  • Maersk
  • Manpower
  • Metro AG
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nestlé
  • Newell
  • Pathways
  • SSB
  • TMEIC
  • Yandex

Work highlights

  • Assisted Dentsply with negotiations of collective labour agreements.
  • Assisted Metro AG with the termination of a high executive’s employment contract.
  • Assisted Flexati with collective redundancy and subsequent lawsuits seeking compensation.

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Ahu Pamukkale, Başar Kural, Duygu Abbasoğlu Ceyhan

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