Mr. Hakan Cindemir
PhD, Founder and Senior Partner
Attorney Hakan Cindemir graduated from Kdz Eregli Ted college. He has completed his law licence degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Law. He obtained his law master’s degree (LLM) from Galatasaray University, Istanbul on EU law and he was also granted to LLM degree from Kocaeli University related to Administrative Law and Penal Law. He became member of Istanbul Bar Association and founded Cindemir Law Office in 2004. Since from that date, he has been contributing to the law office as an senior attorney of the law office. He has phd degree in public law. He specialized in subject of Enforcement law, European Law, Administrative Law, Penal Law and Social Security Law . He speaks fluent English and has a good command of French. He is also authorized as solicator, barrister
Mr. Gökhan Cindemir
Phd Candidate , Senior Partner
After completing high school in Turkey, he participated in the AFS intercultural exchange program and completed his secondary education in Brussels, the capital of the European Union. This international experience not only sparked his interest in European Union law but also broadened his academic and professional perspective in various fields of law. Upon returning to Turkey, he earned his law degree from Marmara University, Faculty of Law. During his studies, he represented Marmara University in the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Following his admission to the Istanbul Bar Association, he began his legal career at Cindemir Law Office, which was established by his partner and brother, Hakan Cindemir. Although the official founding date of the law office is from the Republican era, this date actually symbolizes the continuation of a much older family legal tradition that dates back to 1892. This legal heritage was initiated by Hafız Hüseyin Hüsnü Efendi, a respected figure in the Ottoman judiciary who served as a judge in various Ottoman provinces and, in his final years, as the governor (mutasarrıf) of Debre-i Bala (modern-day Macedonia and Albania). This legacy has evolved over generations to encompass both local and international law. Av. Gökhan Cindemir holds an LL.M. degree in European and Comparative Law from Ghent University in Belgium. His master’s thesis focused on the Freedom of Establishment under the Ankara Agreement. He also completed his military service as a Lieutenant in the Legal Affairs Department at the Central Command Headquarters in Ankara. He is currently pursuing a PhD in European Union and International Trade Law at Istanbul Commercial University, with his dissertation focusing on the European Union’s Regulation of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). His areas of expertise include International Private Law, European Law, Crypto Asset Law, Personal Injury and Tort Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Foreigners’ Law. He is fluent in English and proficient in Dutch, French, and Russian at an intermediate level. Cindemir is also the author of the book Introduction to International Advocacy, which can be accessed via this link: https://www.amazon.de/Yeni-Ba%C5%9Flayanlar-i%C3%A7in-Uluslararas%C4%B1-Avukatl%C4%B1k/dp/B098MWPFD7.
Elena Zara
Attorney at Law
Elena Zara, a distinguished law graduate, has successfully completed her law education at Sovremennaya Gumanitarnaya Akademiya, laying a solid foundation in international law. Proficient in Russian, Turkish, and English, she brings a unique multicultural perspective to her legal practice. Elena has completed her legal expertise with a second degree in Turkish law from the Law Faculty of Istanbul Aydin University.
Having completed her formal education, Elena embarked on her professional journey in Turkey. She practice law as an attorney at law under the Istanbul Bar Association. As a lawyer who finished Russian and Turkish law faculties, her background is unique for especially with the legal matters involved with Russian speaking countries and Turkey.
Since 2014, Elena has been providing specialized legal consultancy in areas spanning Turkey, Russia, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Her proficiency in multiple languages and her deep understanding of various legal systems have established her as a valuable consultant in international law, adept at navigating and harmonizing the intricacies of different legal frameworks.
Ms. Melike Erarslan
Attorney at Law
After she completed her high school education in Kandilli girls high school, she obtained her bachelor degree on scholarship at Istanbul Medipol University faculty of law in 2018. During her university education, she had worked as an intern in various law offices and had gained experience. She completed her legal internship in our law office and after her internship she became a member of Istanbul Bar Associaton and she joined our team as an attornet at law. She is specialized Medical Law, Family Law, Inheritance Law and Commercial Law. She speaks moderate level English.
Cenker Degirmenci
Legal Advisor
He obtained his bachelor degree from University of Istanbul, Faculty of Law in 2002. He had been granted to a master’s degree (LL.M) from Istanbul University in the field of Corporate Law. After having this degree, he was admitted as a Ph.D candidate to Istanbul University. During his Ph.D, he has been granted to a research scholar, and served as a visiting researcher at “Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht” between the years of 2009 and 2010. He speaks fluent English and has good command of German. As regards to his academic publications, he published a book under the title of “Dismissal of shareholder in Corporations”. The book can be found in internet. He is also an expert concerning with Corporate and Commercial Law, International Commercial Transactions, International Private Law, Contracts and Torts.
Accounting Department Camlica Accounting Firm
He graduated from Marmara University, Department of Economics /Istanbul. Over 20 years’ experience in all facets of accounting field. Analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly. Make sound judgments based on data obtained. Clearly communicate results of work, orally and in writing. Good working with people and with business systems and computers. Possess high standard of integrity.
He works as an expertise for Istanbul Courts and Insurance Arbitration for the cases requiring financial analyse.
Ms. Gulsah Duman
Independent Certified Public Accountant & Financial CounselShe is borned in 18.07.1980 in Bursa. She graduated from Management and Supervision Science Department of Social Institute of Okan University . She has a master degree and her thesis is about VAT problem and solution suggestions in accounting regarding Construction right in return for flat. She continues to get education regarding indepent supervision of the companies. She has been working in Camlica Accounting Bureau since 2011 as a senior manager.
He works as an expertise for Istanbul Courts and Insurance Arbitration for the cases requiring financial analyse.