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Acelya YILMAZER

Acelya YILMAZER

Management exec / Lawyer
London,ENG

Summary

Experienced and innovative attorney, with excellent client advocacy skills, highly effective at developing creative case strategies and writing persuasive briefs. Thrives in dynamic environments and quickly adapts to ever-changing demands. Passionately represent client interests working diligently to analyze case merits, minimize risk and propel positive resolutions to often complex legal matters. Proven success achieving case dismissals, favorable verdicts and advantageous settlements. In addition to the above, also a dedicated management professional with over ten years of handling a wide range of administrative technical and executive-support tasks. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Astute management lawyer provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Resourceful Account Manager with excellent client oversight, issue resolution, and relationship-building expertise. Maximized repeat business opportunities and utilized proven prospecting techniques to expand client base. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes. Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lawyer & Founding Partner

AY INTERNATIONAL LAW PRACTICE
ISTANBUL
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Served as lead council for investors and international clients
  • Research and advice on civil matters; mostly on family law, probate and real estate investments and company M&As
  • Contract review, negotiation and drafting
  • Review, negotiate and draft M&As real estate investment agreements
  • Established Family Section within practice and formed Turkey’s first online divorce services for mixed marriages, www.turkishdivorce.com Assisted over hundred couples for their mixed marriages, custody and real estate matters as well as managing their overseas investments and probate matters
  • Provide strong leadership within the office
  • Solicit information from administrative staff, executive leadership and other department managers to make decisions regarding operational changes, as well as managing staffing and employment matters.

Legal Consultant & Office Manager

TURKISH INVESTMENT FUND LLP
Istanbul
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for the design of the legal structure for foreign investors who were new to Turkey and led the team on the due diligence process up to the investment level
  • Effectively carried out real estate contractual negotiations, acquisitions, sales and financing of the commercial real estate private placing and shareholders agreements
  • Provided legal advice and consultation on a variety of legal issues relating to alternative investment funds.

Legal Practitioner & Group Director

SAVINGS DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND (TMSF)
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw and directed complex negotiations with some of Turkey’s larger debtors
  • Worked with international legal firms, confidential international memorandums, terms and data rooms
  • Liaised with foreigner buyers on representations and warranties with sales agreements
  • Assisted Fund’s foreign advisor on various issues due to his lack of language ability and assisted board members for legal matters
  • Led High Court Case in London with one of The most successful London Firms for assets recovery exceeding 30$million
  • Handled seizure of bank shares value 10$million and worked on Arbitration case for a claim exceeding 4$billion.

Apprentice Lawyer

Oguzulgen Law Office
Istanbul
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by actively participating in meetings and maintaining open lines of communication throughout cases
  • Streamlined document review processes by utilizing advanced e-discovery tools and techniques

Apprentice Lawyer

Baysal Law Office
Istanbul
01.2001 - 01.2002

Education

BA in Law -

Istanbul University, Istanbul
01.1999 - 12.2003

Faculty: Faculty of Law

LEGAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM -

Lawfirm, Washington, WSX
01.2006 - 12.2006

Skills

Client Advocacy and Trial preparationLitigation strategy and managementNegotiationsSettlement AgreementsLegal ResearchDocumentationStrong Public SpeakerOffice ManagementStaff RetentionFluent in TurkishSpanish speaker

Family law

Policies and procedures

Contract Management

Business Development

Timeline

Lawyer & Founding Partner - AY INTERNATIONAL LAW PRACTICE
01.2016 - 01.2023
Legal Consultant & Office Manager - TURKISH INVESTMENT FUND LLP
01.2008 - 01.2016
Lawfirm - LEGAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM,
01.2006 - 12.2006
Legal Practitioner & Group Director - SAVINGS DEPOSIT INSURANCE FUND (TMSF)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Apprentice Lawyer - Oguzulgen Law Office
01.2003 - 01.2004
Apprentice Lawyer - Baysal Law Office
01.2001 - 01.2002
Istanbul University - BA in Law,
01.1999 - 12.2003
Acelya YILMAZERManagement exec / Lawyer