U.G.A.Y. Law Office

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U.G.A.Y. Law Office frequently advises insurance companies and brokerage firms, with its client roster including Allianz Sigorta, Türkiye Sigorta, and AXA Sigorta. The firm has experience of advising on a wide range of insurance matters, such as business interruption claims, professional liability, and third-party liability, among others. The team is co-led by Emre Ula, Bilhan Güven, Yalçın Yurttaş, and Osman Berk Alpaslan. In particular, Güven is recommended for matters relating to insurance misconduct, including insurance fraud, arson and planned robberies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team demonstrated a deep understanding of the client's needs.’

  • ‘Emre Ula's insurance experience makes this office stand out in terms of its insurance practice.’

  • 'They are a very professional team full of experts.'
  • 'We prefer to work with U.G.A.Y. Law Office as they are disciplined, swift and meticulous. They have thorough knowledge and experience in the Turkish insurance sector.'
  • 'Emre Ula is well known in the insurance industry. His experience allows the insurance company and the attorney to speak the same language as he knows what the insurance company really wants.'

Key clients

  • AXA Sigorta A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Sigorta A.Ş.
  • AXA XL Insurance Company SE – Wien
  • AXA XL Insurance Company SE – Nordic Region
  • VHV Reasürans A.Ş.
  • Allianz Sigorta A.Ş.
  • Dubai Sigorta A.Ş.
  • AK Sigorta A.Ş.
  • Eureko Sigorta A.Ş.
  • Hepiyi Sigorta A.Ş.

Work highlights

  • Advised AXA Sigorta A.Ş. in relation to multiple insurance fraud conspiracies, ranging from arson to planned break-ins and robberies in factory compounds.
  • Advised Groupama Sigorta A.Ş. regarding the damage of goods stemming from maritime and airway carriages.
  • Advised AXA Sigorta A.Ş. regarding business interruption and loss of profit claims in connection with the devastating 2023 earthquakes.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emre Ula, Bilhan Güven, Osman Berk Alpaslan, Yalçın Yurttaş