We Delivered an IP Training at the Customs General Directorate Event in Bursa
We had the privilege of participating in the General Directorate of Customs’ IP training event held in Bursa on February 04, 2026, representing more than two dozen clients, with the contributions of our Partner Zeynep Seda Alhas, Senior Associates Atahan Erkul and Kendal Basut, and Associate Atacan Yılmaz. During the training, we presented genuine and counterfeit products, engaging directly with officials to demonstrate practical differences and discuss how effective…
Dicle Doğan Has Been Named a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer
Dicle Doğan has been recognised by Thomson Reuters as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, an independent recognition reflecting client feedback. Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers recognizes top legal professionals based on rigorous criteria, including nominations by senior in-house counsel and analysis of legal market performance.
Gün + Partners Top Ranked by WTR 1000 2026
We have been ranked as a top-tier firm in both the “Litigation” and “Prosecution” categories in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2026. Additionally, 13 of our practitioners have been recognized as recommended individuals. The WTR 1000 identifies the top trademark practitioners and firms worldwide, serving as the definitive ‘go-to’ guide for those seeking legal trademark expertise. WTR states: Gün + Partners is one of the…
We are Attending the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day in Abu Dhabi
We are pleased to announce our participation at the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 28-29 Jan 2026 and extend an invitation for a potential meeting during the event. Asena Aytuğ Keser, partner, will be representing Gün + Partners at the conference. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or simply reconnecting, please feel free to get in touch with her. We eagerly anticipate the prospect of meeting you face-to-face…
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas Spoke at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Our partners Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas represented the firm at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit, held in Amsterdam on 19–21 January 2026. At the summit, Özge Atılgan Karakulak spoke in the session “Competition Law Review from the Life Sciences Sector: A Review of Recent Court Decisions,” while Selin Sinem Erciyas contributed to “Preliminary Injunction Review for the Life Sciences Sector.” The summit brought together leading…
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas will Speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit
Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Selin Sinem Erciyas, partners in our Life Sciences and Patents and Utility Models practices, will speak at the Pharma Biotech Patent Litigation Europe Summit in Amsterdam, which will take place on January 19–21, 2026. They will speak in the following sessions: Özge Atılgan Karakulak in “Competition Law Review from the Life Sciences Sector: A Review of Recent Court Decisions”, and Selin Sinem Erciyas in “Preliminary Injunction Review for the Life…
Announcement of 2026 Partner and Senior Associate Promotions
We are pleased to announce the continued growth of our firm with the promotion of Asena Aytuğ Keser, Direnç Bada and Yalçın Umut Talay to partner, and Uğur Erkırlı to senior associate, effective 1 January 2026. Asena Aytuğ Keser has specialized in complex dispute management, commercial litigation and arbitration since joining the firm in 2011, providing strategic counsel to national and international clients across a wide range of disputes, from employment-related to…
Hande Hançar to Be a Trainer at the IP Commercialization Training Program
We will host the "IP Commercialization Training Program" organized in collaboration with AIPPI Türkiye and LES Turkey As part of the program, our partner Hande Hançar will provide training on the strategic management, commercialization, and economic value creation processes of intellectual property. Within the scope of the training program, the strategic management, commercialization, and technology transfer processes of intellectual property will be addressed from a…
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş Spoke at the TÜSİAD SD2 / STEP Panel
Our partner Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş spoke at the TÜSİAD SD2 / STEP Panel titled “The Coordination, Investment and Legal Dimensions of Transformation”, organised by TÜSİAD SD2 on 9 January. Within the scope of the event, the strategic approach to digital transformation in industry, technological priorities and cross-sectoral application areas were discussed. Digital transformation investments, artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions, supplier–company collaborations…
Baran Güney Spoke at the “Global Advertising Law Year in Review” Webinar by GALA
Baran Güney, managing associate in our TMT practice, spoke on key developments in advertising law, including regulatory enforcement priorities, privacy issues, artificial intelligence, influencer marketing, “dark patterns,” and food and beverage advertising, at the “Global Advertising Law Year in Review” webinar by GALA.
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş, Spoke at the UN Global Compact Türkiye Webinar
Our partner Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş spoke as a panelist at the “Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence – Solutions and Good Practices” session of the webinar organized by UN Global Compact Türkiye. The panel focused on ethical decision-making processes in AI-based applications, the prevention of bias and discrimination, and mechanisms for transparency and accountability, and included the sharing of practical examples and case studies.
Gün + Partners Ranked in the 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation Europe
We are proud to be recognized among the leading law firms, and our founding partner Mehmet Gün and our partners Barış Kalaycı, Hande Hançar, Selin Sinem Erciyas, and Özge Atılgan Karakulak are recognized as Litigation Stars of 2025 in Turkey by Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation. Benchmark Litigation recognises the most distinguished law firms and lawyers for their dispute resolution work over the past 12 months.