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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerafettin Ekici is a prominent academic and legal practitioner specializing in the intersection of law, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. With over two decades of experience in the legal field, he currently serves as the Head of the Information and Technology Law Department at Istanbul Medeniyet University.

In February 2026, he was officially appointed as an Associate Professor of IT Law by the Interuniversity Council (ÜAK), marking a significant milestone in his academic career. In addition to his academic roles, he is the founder of EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, where he provides strategic legal consultancy on complex IT and private law matters. Since 2021, he has also led the Information and Technology Law Association as its President, contributing to the development of digital legal frameworks in Turkey.

Education

• Ph.D. in Private Law (2018) – Istanbul Medipol University

• LL.M. in Journalism (Information Technologies Division) (2009) – Marmara University

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (2001) – Marmara University Faculty of Law

Academic & Professional Experience

• Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Law (2020 – Present)

  • Head of Information and Technology Law Department / Faculty Member

• Information and Technology Law Association (2021 – Present)

  • President

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2018 – Present)

  • Founder & Managing Partner

Notable Publications (Books)

• Metaverse Law (2023, Adalet Publishing)

• Information and Technology Law (2021, Seçkin Publishing, 3rd Edition)

• Escrow Agreement (2019, Onikilevha Publishing)

• Turkish Telecommunications Law after Liberalization (2006, Vedat Kitabevi)

Academic Articles 

The following articles represent Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekici’s recent peer-reviewed contributions to the fields of IT law and private law:

• 2026: Analysis of the Prospectus to be Issued for Crypto Assets in Terms of the Capital Markets Law and the EU Crypto-Asset Regulation (MiCA) No. 2023/1114 – Journal of the Turkish Justice Academy.

• 2025: The Attribution of Will in Transactions Performed by Artificial Intelligence in the Context of Legal Transaction Theory – Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Law Journal.

• 2025: Contribution of Social Media Names as Capital to the Company – Selçuk University Faculty of Law Journal.

• 2025: A New Personality Model Proposal for Artificial Intelligence: Integrated Personality – Journal of IT Law.

• 2025: Fake Social Media Accounts and the Protective Legal Possibilities of the Original Account Holder in the Context of Personality Rights – Terazi Law Journal.

• 2024: Metaverse and the Formation of Contracts in the Metaverse – Akdeniz University Faculty of Law Journal.

• 2023: The Legal Nature of Internet Domain Names and Rights Over Domain Names within the Scope of Basic Views in Doctrine and Turkish Positive Law – Akdeniz University Faculty of Law Journal.

• 2020: The Legal Status of Virtual Marketplaces in B2C Electronic Commerce – Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Law Journal.

• 2020: Cross-Default Clauses in Bank Credit Agreements – Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Law Journal.

Expertise & Research Areas

• IT & Technology Law: Legal regulations concerning digital assets, blockchain, and the Metaverse.

• Artificial Intelligence: Legal frameworks for judicial algorithms and AI personality models (Integrated Personality).

• Private Law: Specialized expertise in Escrow agreements, contract law, and commercial law.

• Telecommunications: Regulatory compliance and market liberalization.

Merve Bartan is a highly experienced professional who has been an integral part of the firm’s operational evolution for over a decade. She began her career at Ekici & KUL Law Firm in 2012, initially serving as a Secretary before expanding her expertise into call center operations and enforcement proceedings.

Since 2020, Bartan has served as the Administrative and Financial Operations Supervisor at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm. With a career spanning more than 14 years in the legal sector, she possesses deep institutional knowledge and specialized expertise in managing the intersection of administrative workflows and financial tracking. She is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of the firm’s internal operations and overseeing essential financial processes.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2020 – Present)

  • Administrative and Financial Operations Supervisor

    • Overseeing internal administrative structures and financial reporting.

    • Managing operational efficiency and department coordination.

• Ekici & KUL Law Firm (2012 – 2018 / 2020)

  • Enforcement & Call Center Specialist

    • Managed high-volume communication and legal follow-up processes.

  • Executive Secretary

    • Coordinated office administration and preliminary legal documentation.

Education

• Bahçelievler Bağlar High School (2004)

Core Competencies

• Operations Management: Extensive experience in supervising the administrative and financial backbone of a legal practice.

• Financial Oversight: Skilled in tracking office accounts, managing financial transactions, and operational budgeting.

• Institutional Expertise: A long-standing history of managing diverse roles within the firm, from client relations to enforcement procedures.

Süheyla Mollavelioğlu is a high-achieving attorney at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, known for her strategic approach to complex legal disputes and corporate consultancy. She demonstrated exceptional academic performance by completing her law degree at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University in just three years with a 100% scholarship.

Admitted to the Istanbul Bar Association in October 2024, Mollavelioğlu has since focused her practice on the intersection of commercial and civil law. Since joining EKICIPARTNERS in July 2025, she has played a pivotal role in litigation, enforcement proceedings, and the drafting of high-stakes commercial contracts. Her professional philosophy is centered on providing effective, solution-oriented, and result-driven legal services to a diverse range of clients.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (July 2025 – Present)

  • Attorney at Law

    • Managing litigation and enforcement (execution) proceedings.

    • Representing clients in mediation meetings and providing ongoing legal consultancy.

    • Drafting and reviewing complex commercial agreements and corporate documents.

• Legal Internship & Early Practice (2023 – 2025)

  • Completed professional legal internship and transitioned into practice with a focus on private law.

Education

• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University (2023)

  • Faculty of Law (LL.B.) – Graduated in 3 years with Full Scholarship

• Şişli Anatolian High School (2017)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Full Professional Proficiency

Practice Areas

• Commercial Law: Corporate governance, commercial disputes, and trade regulations.

• Labor Law: Management of employer-employee relations and labor litigation.

• Insurance Law: Strategic handling of insurance claims and liability disputes.

• Corporate Law: Legal support for business operations and contract management.

• Dispute Resolution: Active representation in litigation, enforcement, and mediation processes.

Fırat Yaman is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in foreign trade and legal operations. Since joining EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm in 2019, he has played a pivotal role in the firm’s enforcement and collection departments. His background in international commerce provides him with a strategic and analytical approach to complex file management and operational workflows.

In recognition of his deep industry knowledge and leadership capabilities, Yaman was appointed as Supervisor in 2023. In this capacity, he oversees the execution of legal proceedings, coordinates team activities, and ensures that the firm’s high standards for debt recovery and administrative follow-up are consistently met.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2019 – Present)

  • Supervisor (2023 – Present)

    • Leading the enforcement teams and managing departmental performance.

    • Developing strategic recovery plans and overseeing complex legal portfolios.

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist (2019 – 2023)

    • Managed technical enforcement procedures and high-volume collection cycles.

Education

• Istanbul Gelişim University (2008)

  • Foreign Trade and the European Union

• Gökkuşağı College (2005)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Proficient

Core Competencies

• Operational Leadership: Expert in supervising large-scale legal teams and optimizing workflow efficiency.

• Strategic Enforcement Management: Comprehensive understanding of the technical and legal frameworks governing debt recovery.

• International Trade Knowledge: Leveraging global commerce principles to enhance local legal and financial operations.

Yıldız Sevinçtekin is a skilled legal professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in debt recovery and administrative legal procedures. She began her professional development with an internship at the Istanbul Regional Directorate of Customs and Trade in 2022, gaining valuable insight into public institutional frameworks and commercial regulations.

Following her graduation, she worked in the insurance department at Özbağ Şentürk Law & Consultancy, where she developed a strong foundation in insurance claims and file management. Since joining EKICIPARTNERS in 2024, Sevinçtekin has leveraged her diverse legal background to excel as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, focusing on high-volume debt resolution and the meticulous tracking of judicial enforcement files.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2024 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing the lifecycle of enforcement proceedings and specialized collection processes.

    • Executing professional negotiation strategies for the liquidation of receivables.

• Özbağ Şentürk Law & Consultancy (2023)

  • Legal Assistant / Insurance Specialist

    • Handled insurance-related legal files and administrative documentation.

• Istanbul Regional Directorate of Customs and Trade (2022)

  • Legal Intern

    • Observed and assisted in the processing of customs and commercial trade regulations.

Education

• Istanbul Kent University (2023)

  • Vocational School of Justice (Associate Degree)

• Arnavutköy Anatolian High School (2019)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Elementary (A2)

Core Competencies

• Debt Recovery Expertise: Proven ability in conducting effective negotiations and achieving settlement targets.

• Insurance Law Applications: Specialized knowledge in the management of insurance-related legal claims.

• Procedural Compliance: Skilled in the administrative follow-up of enforcement files within the Turkish judicial system.

Bünyamin Çoban is a highly experienced legal professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, with a robust background in Political Science and Public Administration. He began his career in the legal sector at Elzem Law Firm (2017–2019), where he specialized in the operations of the Enforcement Department and developed a comprehensive understanding of execution and bankruptcy law.

Since 2019, Çoban has been an integral member of EKICIPARTNERS, serving as an Attorney Assistant and Enforcement Specialist. In this dual role, he bridges the gap between administrative operations and judicial proceedings, providing high-level support in litigation prep and the systematic management of enforcement files. His academic background provides him with a strategic perspective on public institutions and legal frameworks, enhancing his efficiency in complex case tracking.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2019 – Present)

  • Attorney Assistant & Enforcement Specialist

    • Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of legal files and enforcement proceedings.

    • Assisting attorneys in procedural documentation and judicial follow-ups.

    • Coordinating administrative workflows and professional debt recovery operations.

• Elzem Law Firm (2017 – 2019)

  • Enforcement Department Specialist

    • Focused on technical execution procedures and administrative file management.

Education

• Anadolu University (2021)

  • Political Science and Public Administration (Bachelor’s Degree)

Core Competencies

• Legal Support & Assistance: Extensive experience in assisting attorneys with trial preparation and procedural documentation.

• Enforcement Law Expertise: Deep knowledge of the technical and judicial stages of debt recovery and execution.

• Public Administration Insight: Strong understanding of institutional processes, facilitating efficient communication with judicial and administrative bodies.

Seyithan ŞİMŞEK is a results-oriented professional with extensive expertise in debt recovery, crisis management, and process optimization. He began his career at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm in July 2020 as an Enforcement and Debt Collection Specialist, where he developed a specialized skill set in negotiation and effective team collaboration.

As of August 2025, ŞİMŞEK has been appointed as the Superonline Team Leader within the firm. In this leadership role, he oversees operational workflows, manages team performance, and ensures the efficient execution of recovery processes. His professional approach is defined by strategic crisis management and a solution-focused mindset in complex debt collection cycles.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (July 2020 – Present)

  • Superonline Team Leader (August 2025 – Present)

    • Leading specialized teams and managing strategic workflows for high-volume accounts.

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist (July 2020 – August 2025)

    • Expertise in administrative follow-up, debt negotiation, and legal collection procedures.

Education

• Gümüşhane University (2016)

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (Economics)

• Develi Anatolian High School (2011)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Intermediate (B1)

Core Competencies

• Debt Collection & Recovery: Advanced proficiency in enforcement proceedings and liquidation of receivables.

• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to coordinate teams and manage operational targets.

• Crisis & Process Management: Skilled in navigating high-pressure environments and optimizing legal workflows.

Zehra Kazan is an experienced legal professional specializing in insurance law applications and comprehensive file management. Since joining Ekici Partners Law Firm in 2023, she has demonstrated significant expertise in navigating the complexities of insurance-related disputes. As of 2025, she serves as an Insurance Legal/Administrative Follow-up Specialist, where she oversees the entire lifecycle of legal files.

Kazan plays an active role in every stage of insurance litigation, including administrative follow-up, enforcement proceedings (execution), and judicial processes. She is particularly recognized for her mastery of case dynamics, meticulous process tracking, and legal coordination. Her approach is characterized by being highly effective and solution-oriented within the framework of current legislation.

Experience

• Ekici Partners Law Firm (2023 – Present)

  • Insurance Legal/Administrative Follow-up Specialist (2025 – Present)

  • Professional focus on file management, legal documentation, and coordination between administrative and judicial bodies.

Education

• Istanbul University (2022)

  • Faculty of Law, Department of Justice

• İstinye Anatolian High School (2019)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Intermediate (B1)

Key Competencies

• Insurance Law: Specialized in the management of insurance-related legal claims.

• Execution & Follow-up: Expert in administrative and enforcement (icra) proceedings.

• Case Management: Full lifecycle ownership of legal files, ensuring procedural accuracy and strategic coordination.

Sultan Meral is a dedicated legal professional specializing in debt collection and enforcement proceedings. She began her career in customer relations, which provided her with a strong foundation in communication and conflict resolution. Following her tenure at Furkan Law Firm, she joined Ekici Partners Law Firm on July 17, 2023.

After serving as a Legal Collection Agent for two years—where she gained significant field expertise—Meral transitioned into her current role as an Enforcement Proceedings Specialist. For the past year, she has been focused on the technical and procedural aspects of the enforcement department, managing legal documentation and execution processes with a high level of precision and efficiency.

Experience

• Ekici Partners Law Firm (July 2023 – Present)

  • Enforcement Proceedings Specialist (2025 – Present)

    • Managing formal enforcement workflows, filing legal proceedings, and overseeing procedural documentation.

  • Legal Collection Agent (July 2023 – 2025)

    • Specialized in debtor negotiations, file follow-up, and administrative collection strategies.

• Furkan Law Firm

  • Legal Assistant / Collection Support

Education

• Topkapı University (2023)

  • Department of Justice (Associate Degree)

• Ümraniye Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (2021)

  • Construction Technology (Technician)

Core Competencies

• Enforcement Procedures: Expert knowledge in the technical stages of execution and bankruptcy law.

• Legal Documentation: Skilled in preparing and processing formal legal applications and follow-ups.

• Strategic Negotiation: Strong background in communication-based debt resolution and file management.

Abdulkadir Doğruk is a result-oriented professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the management of legal receivables and enforcement proceedings. He joined the firm in 2024 as an Enforcement Specialist and has since demonstrated a high level of proficiency in debt negotiation and administrative follow-up.

Currently serving as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, Doğruk focuses on optimizing collection processes and managing debtor relations. His expertise lies in developing effective communication strategies to resolve complex financial files and ensuring the systematic execution of legal proceedings within the framework of enforcement law.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2024 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of enforcement files and specialized debt collection.

    • Implementing strategic negotiation techniques to facilitate the liquidation of receivables.

  • Enforcement Specialist (2024)

    • Coordinated legal documentation and formal enforcement procedures.

Education

• Kocasinan Şehit Samet Kırbaş Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (2018)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Intermediate

Core Competencies

• Collection Management: Expert in handling high-volume portfolios and maximizing recovery rates.

• Enforcement Law Applications: Skilled in the procedural aspects of Turkish enforcement and bankruptcy regulations.

• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Advanced ability to manage difficult conversations and reach settlement agreements.

Esra Acet is a dedicated professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the technical follow-up and management of enforcement proceedings. Joining the firm in 2024, she has successfully integrated her analytical background from her technical studies with the operational demands of the legal sector.

Currently serving as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, Acet focuses on the systematic tracking of legal files, debtor communication, and the administrative execution of recovery processes. Her meticulous approach ensures that enforcement procedures are handled with precision and efficiency.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2024 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing the procedural follow-up of enforcement files and legal documentation.

    • Conducting debt recovery negotiations and administrative coordination.

    • Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of legal execution data.

Education

• Trakya University (2023)

  • Electroneurophysiology

• Şehit Cengiz Sarıbaş Anatolian High School (2021)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Elementary (A2)

Core Competencies

• Enforcement Operations: Proficient in the administrative stages of the Turkish enforcement system.

• Process Tracking: Skilled in the organized management of high-volume legal documentation.

• Effective Communication: Focused on professional negotiation and conflict resolution within debt recovery cycles.

İrem Nur Acar is a dedicated legal professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in enforcement law and debt recovery operations. She began her professional journey as a legal intern at ÜÇEŞ&BAKAN Law Firm in 2022, where she gained fundamental experience in legal procedures and office management.

Since joining EKICIPARTNERS in 2024, Acar has focused on the management of high-volume enforcement files and has developed significant expertise in collection strategies and negotiation. As an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, she is responsible for the meticulous tracking of judicial processes and ensuring the efficient liquidation of receivables.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2024 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of enforcement proceedings and legal follow-ups.

    • Specializing in debt recovery negotiations and administrative coordination.

• ÜÇEŞ&BAKAN Law Firm (2022)

  • Legal Intern

    • Assisted in the preparation of legal documentation and procedural follow-ups.

Education

• Doğuş University (2023)

  • Vocational School of Justice (Associate Degree)

• Birey Anatolian High School (2021)

Core Competencies

• Debt Recovery Operations: Expert in implementing effective collection techniques and managing debtor relations.

• Enforcement Law: Skilled in the procedural and technical stages of legal execution within the Turkish judicial system.

• File Management: Proficiency in organized case tracking, ensuring all legal deadlines and requirements are met.

Ece Balcı is a dedicated legal professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the administrative coordination and technical follow-up of legal proceedings. After graduating from the Department of Justice at Istanbul Topkapı University in 2024, she gained diverse experience through her internships at Tuna Law Firm and the Istanbul Regional Administrative Court, where she developed a solid understanding of both private and administrative judicial processes.

Joining EKICIPARTNERS in 2024 as a Collection Specialist, Balcı has significantly expanded her expertise in enforcement and bankruptcy law. Since 2026, she has been serving as an Administrative Follow-up Assistant, where she plays a key role in managing procedural workflows, administrative documentation, and the systematic tracking of legal files.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2024 – Present)

  • Administrative Follow-up Assistant (2026 – Present)

    • Overseeing administrative legal processes and ensuring procedural compliance.

    • Coordinating departmental workflows and legal documentation.

  • Collection Specialist (2024 – 2026)

    • Expertise in debt recovery, enforcement proceedings, and file management.

• Istanbul Regional Administrative Court (2023)

  • Volunteer Legal Intern

    • Observed administrative judicial procedures and state-level legal frameworks.

• Tuna Law Firm (2023)

  • Legal Intern

    • Completed compulsory internship with a focus on preliminary legal procedures.

Education

• Istanbul Topkapı University (2024)

  • Department of Justice (Associate Degree)

• Sefaköy Anatolian High School (2022)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Beginner (A1)

Core Competencies

• Administrative Coordination: Skilled in the management of judicial and administrative follow-up processes.

• Enforcement & Collection: Technical expertise in the lifecycle of enforcement proceedings.

• Procedural Mastery: Strong focus on detail-oriented file tracking and judicial deadline management.

Emirhan Dönmez is a dynamic professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, where he has been serving as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist since June 2025. Combining a technical background in computer technologies with legal field operations, he specializes in high-volume debt recovery and administrative follow-up.

During his tenure at the firm, Dönmez has developed significant expertise in collection strategies and negotiation techniques. His academic background in web design and coding provides him with a unique analytical perspective on data management and digital workflows within the legal sector, ensuring efficient and organized file tracking.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (June 2025 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing enforcement proceedings and legal follow-up processes.

    • Specializing in debt recovery negotiations and effective communication with parties.

    • Utilizing digital tools to optimize case management and administrative efficiency.

Education

• Atatürk University (2025)

  • Computer Technologies / Web Design and Coding

• Türkiye Gazetesi Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (2019)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Elementary (A2)

Core Competencies

• Debt Recovery: Specialized in the negotiation and liquidation phase of enforcement files.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of computer systems and digital process management.

• Case Coordination: Skilled in the systematic tracking and reporting of legal proceedings.

Serpil Ese is a dedicated administrative professional at EKICIPARTNERS, responsible for the seamless coordination of office operations and secretarial services. With a background in corporate administration within large-scale organizations, she brings a disciplined and organized approach to managing professional communications and institutional documentation.

Since joining EKICIPARTNERS in 2024, Ese has been an integral part of the administrative team, overseeing front-office operations and ensuring efficient workflow management. Her experience in high-volume corporate environments has equipped her with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex administrative tasks with precision.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS (2024 – Present)

  • Office Administration & Secretary

    • Managing daily office operations, scheduling, and professional correspondence.

    • Coordinating departmental communication and administrative file management.

    • Ensuring the efficient organization of the firm’s front-office activities.

• Albayrak Holding (2023 – 2024)

  • Secretarial Department Specialist

    • Handled corporate secretary duties and provided administrative support within the holding’s headquarters.

Education

• Open Education High School (2021)

Core Competencies

• Office Management: Expertise in coordinating administrative workflows and professional office environments.

• Institutional Communication: Skilled in managing high-level corporate correspondence and reception duties.

• Document & Data Organization: Proficiency in maintaining systematic filing systems and administrative records.

Fatma Nur Çelik is a meticulous professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the systematic management and follow-up of enforcement proceedings. Joining the firm in January 2024, she has successfully transitioned her analytical and detail-oriented skills from her background in interior design into the rigorous environment of legal operations.

In her role as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, Çelik focuses on the comprehensive tracking of legal files and the efficient execution of recovery processes. Her academic training provides her with a unique perspective on spatial organization and systematic planning, which she applies to managing high-volume legal portfolios and ensuring procedural accuracy within the framework of enforcement law.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (January 2024 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Overseeing the administrative and technical stages of enforcement files.

    • Managing debtor communications and professional recovery negotiations.

    • Ensuring the timely and accurate processing of legal documentation and case data.

Education

• Doğuş University (2022)

  • Interior Design (Associate Degree)

• Ümraniye Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (2019)

Core Competencies

• Process Management: Skilled in the organized lifecycle management of enforcement files and judicial deadlines.

• Analytical Problem Solving: Leveraging a technical design background to approach complex legal follow-ups with precision.

• Effective Negotiation: Professional expertise in debt resolution and interpersonal communication within the legal sphere.

İrem Çiçek is a meticulous attorney at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, bringing a diverse legal background and specialized expertise in private law matters. After graduating from Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Law in 2022, she completed her legal internship and subsequent practice at Bozkurt Law Firm, where she established a strong foundation in litigation and legal consultancy.

In 2025, she furthered her professional qualifications by completing specialized training in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CMK), enabling her to serve as a designated CMK defense counsel. Following her tenure at Işıklı Law Firm, she joined EKICIPARTNERS in 2026. Att. Çiçek specializes in Labor Law, Commercial Law, Rental Law, and Enforcement & Bankruptcy Law, providing strategic legal solutions and comprehensive representation to clients in these fields.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2026 – Present)

  • Attorney at Law

    • Specializing in Labor, Commercial, and Rental disputes, and managing complex Enforcement & Bankruptcy proceedings.

• Işıklı Law Firm (2025 – 2026)

  • Attorney at Law

• Bozkurt Law Firm (2022 – 2025)

  • Attorney at Law (2023 – 2025)

  • Legal Intern (2022 – 2023)

Education & Certifications

• Istanbul Aydın University (2022)

  • Faculty of Law (LL.B.)

• CMK Professional Training Certification (2025)

• Bahçeşehir Atatürk Anatolian High School (2018)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Elementary (A2)

Practice Areas

• Labor & Social Security Law: Individual and collective labor disputes, employment contracts, and termination processes.

• Commercial Law: Corporate governance, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.

• Rental Law: Eviction proceedings, rent determination cases, and lease agreement management.

• Enforcement & Bankruptcy Law: Debt recovery, asset investigation, and execution of court judgments.

Dr. Yılmaz is a distinguished legal professional and academic with a profound specialization in Private International Law and complex private law disputes. Following her graduation from Marmara University Faculty of Law, she built a robust career in legal practice, encompassing international contract law, construction and real estate law, arbitration, commercial law, and private international law.

Dr. Yılmaz spent over a decade as a co-founder and partner at Topuz & Partners Consultancy and Law Firm. Today, he seamlessly integrates his extensive field experience with her academic role as a faculty member in the Department of Private International Law at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University.

Beyond his academic and litigation work, she is a certified mediator, a court-appointed expert witness, and a concordatum commissioner. Her leadership in the legal community is further evidenced by her role as the Secretary General of the Arbitration Law Center of the Istanbul Bar Association and her board membership at the Istanbul Arbitration Association (ISTA).

Academic Background & Research

Dr. Yılmaz holds an LL.M. in European Union Law and a Ph.D. in Private Law from Marmara University. During her doctoral research, she served as a visiting researcher at the International Arbitration Centre within the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London.

Her current academic research and publications primarily focus on:

• Artificial Intelligence Law

• International Arbitration

• International Construction Law

• Commercial Disputes

Institutional Roles & Memberships

• Istanbul Bar Association: Secretary General of the Arbitration Law Center.

• Istanbul Arbitration Association (ISTA): Board Member.

• Information and Technology Law Association: Board Member responsible for International Relations.

• Arbitral Women: Board Member

• International Arbitration and Mediation Center (UTAUM): Arbitrator

• Council of Europe Schools of Political Studies (BASO): Member.

• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University: Faculty Member, Private International Law.

Practice Areas

• International Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, mediation, and private international law litigation.

• Corporate & Commercial: International contracts, law of obligations, and commercial disputes.

• Real Estate & Construction: Specialized in international construction law and property disputes.

• Private Law: Inheritance, family, and immigration law.

Şeyma Canyakar is a highly skilled attorney at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the intersection of insurance law and corporate litigation. After graduating from Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Law in 2021, she completed her legal internship and was admitted to the Bar in 2022. Since then, she has built a robust practice focusing on effective risk assessment and the strategic management of complex legal files.

Att. Canyakar has extensive experience in Insurance Law, particularly in policy analysis, evaluation of claim files, and the execution of recourse (subrogation) processes. She provides comprehensive consultancy to insurance companies, ensuring that internal operations remain in full compliance with current regulations. Her professional approach is characterized by a meticulous follow-up of both plaintiff and defendant execution and litigation processes, combined with a sharp focus on legal risk analysis.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2022 – Present)

  • Attorney at Law

    • Managing specialized insurance litigation and large-scale enforcement (execution) proceedings.

    • Providing legal consultancy to corporate insurance clients and managing recourse workflows.

    • Conducting detailed legal risk analysis and overseeing procedural compliance for internal operations.

Education

• Istanbul Okan University (2021)

  • Faculty of Law (LL.B.)

• Akçakoca Anatolian Teacher Training High School (2015)

Practice Areas

• Insurance Law: Policy disputes, loss assessment, and the management of subrogation claims.

• Labor & Social Security Law: Handling individual labor disputes and employment-related litigation.

• Commercial & Corporate Law: Drafting commercial contracts and providing advisory services on corporate governance.

• Rental Law: Management of eviction processes and rent-related legal disputes.

• Enforcement & Bankruptcy Law: Expertise in debt recovery, asset tracing, and the execution of judicial decisions.

Onurcan Acıyan is an experienced professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the execution and management of enforcement proceedings. Since joining the firm in 2022, he has developed a deep understanding of legal collection cycles and administrative follow-up procedures.

Currently serving as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, Acıyan is responsible for the systematic tracking of legal files and ensuring the efficient recovery of receivables. His expertise lies in procedural accuracy within enforcement law and maintaining effective communication throughout the debt resolution process.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2022 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing the lifecycle of enforcement proceedings and legal documentation.

    • Specializing in the administrative follow-up of debt recovery files.

    • Ensuring procedural compliance and efficient case management.

Education

• Necip Fazıl Kısakürek High School (2019)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Intermediate

Core Competencies

• Enforcement Proceedings: Expert in the technical execution of legal files and procedural follow-up.

• Case Management: Skilled in the organized tracking and reporting of high-volume legal portfolios.

• Debt Negotiation: Proficient in managing communication between parties to facilitate the resolution of legal claims.

Oğulcan Vahap Döğer is a results-driven professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, specializing in the strategic management of legal receivables and enforcement proceedings. Joining the firm in 2025 as an Enforcement Specialist, he quickly demonstrated exceptional aptitude in debt recovery and administrative follow-up.

Currently serving as an Enforcement & Collection Specialist, Döğer applies an analytical and systematic approach to the liquidation of receivables. His background in technical studies provides him with a disciplined workflow, which he utilizes to manage high-volume legal portfolios and conduct professional negotiations to achieve effective debt resolution.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2025 – Present)

  • Enforcement & Collection Specialist

    • Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of enforcement files and legal execution processes.

    • Executing professional negotiation strategies for efficient debt recovery.

    • Coordinating administrative follow-up and judicial documentation.

  • Enforcement Specialist (2025)

    • Handled preliminary legal proceedings and technical file tracking.

Education

• Malatya Turgut Özal University (2019)

  • Food Technology (Associate Degree)

• Özel Başarılı College (2017)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Intermediate

Core Competencies

• Debt Recovery Management: Expert in handling complex collection cycles and maximizing settlement rates.

• Procedural Execution: Strong command of the technical stages within the Turkish enforcement and bankruptcy system.

• Strategic Negotiation: Skilled in managing interpersonal communication and resolving financial disputes within a legal framework.

Kenan Karadeniz is a versatile legal professional at EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm, with a strong background in private law, commercial litigation, and corporate consultancy. After graduating from Altınbaş University Faculty of Law in 2024, he began his legal internship in 2025. Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has gained significant experience across various prestigious law firms, developing a multi-disciplinary approach to legal disputes.

Since joining EKICIPARTNERS in 2026, Karadeniz has been focusing on Insurance Law, further expanding his technical expertise. His career is characterized by a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive understanding of both individual and corporate legal frameworks.

Experience

• EKICIPARTNERS Law Firm (2026 – Present)

  • Legal Intern / Associate

    • Specializing in Insurance Law and developing litigation strategies for insurance-related disputes.

• Mert Van Law Firm (2025 – 2026)

  • Focused on Corporate Law, Legal Consultancy, Construction Law, and Urban Transformation Law, providing advisory services to corporate clients.

• Ayaz Attorney Partnership (2024 – 2025)

  • Gained extensive experience in Commercial Law, Enforcement (Execution) Law, and Private Law.

• Bab-ı Hayat Law Firm (2022 – 2024)

  • Served as a student intern and later as a legal professional, focusing on individual private law disputes and litigation.

Education

• Altınbaş University (2024)

  • Faculty of Law (LL.B.)

• Zeytinburnu Technical Vocational High School (2015)

Languages

• Turkish: Native

• English: Elementary (A2)

Practice Areas & Expertise

• Insurance Law: Specialized follow-up of insurance claims and liability disputes.

• Corporate & Commercial Law: Expertise in corporate governance, commercial contracts, and company law consultancy.

• Construction & Urban Transformation: Legal management of construction projects and urban renewal processes.

• Enforcement & Bankruptcy Law: Proficient in debt recovery and execution proceedings.