HAYRULLAH EKİZ
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dual-qualified solicitor (UK & Turkey) with over a decade of experience advising multinational corporations, government projects, and investment firms on corporate, commercial, and arbitration matters. Proven track record in high-value contract negotiation, corporate law, and strategic management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Country Director and Counsel
Zeren Group Ltd
London
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Serve as Legal Advisor to the Board for global operations of an international investment holding company active in energy, media, hospitality, and other sectors.
- Lead UK operations as Country Director, overseeing strategic business activities and legal matters.
- Provide legal and compliance counsel across cross-border transactions and operations.
- Actively contribute to high-level strategic and investment decision-making processes.
- Oversee UK investments exceeding several million GBP.
- Fostered diplomatic relations with regional stakeholders to strengthen partnerships.
- Oversaw budget planning, maintaining fiscal responsibility in all operations.
- Managed interactions with government officials to maintain favourable organisational standing.
Partner
Nazali Consultancy (Law Firm)
London
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Act as the UK Partner for one of Turkey's leading law firms, advising on international legal matters.
- Provide legal support to Turkish clients with operations or disputes abroad, particularly in the UK.
- Advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial law issues involving cross-border elements.
- Lead and manage legal services for high-profile companies and major financial institutions in Turkey.
- Coordinate with local and international counsel to ensure strategic and compliant legal solutions.
Founder
Harry's Lbs Ltd
London
05.2017 - 08.2025
- Founded a London-based consultancy providing tailored legal and business solutions to corporate and private clients.
- Acted as a contractor for several major corporations and prominent law firms across various sectors.
- Serve as a consultant solicitor for multiple legal practices, offering expertise in corporate and commercial matters.
- Advise a portfolio of private clients on legal and strategic business issues.
- Collaborate with a barrister on high-value cases to deliver comprehensive legal representation and litigation strategy.
Legal Counsel
TANAP Dogalgaz İletim A.S.
Ankara
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided legal counsel to the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), a major cross-border energy infrastructure project.
- Drafted, negotiated, and finalized EPC, operations and maintenance, and procurement contracts.
- Managed corporate governance matters including preparation of board resolutions and general assembly documentation.
- Gained hands-on experience with English law, the applicable law of the project, particularly in areas of project finance and shareholder rights.
- Supported dispute resolution, claim management, and legal risk assessment for contractual and operational matters.
Attorney
Ozpay & Partners Law Firm
Istanbul
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Handled a complex arbitration case as lead legal advisor.
- Provided legal assistance to clients on a range of contractual and corporate law matters.
- Advised on dispute resolution strategies and contract interpretation issues for domestic and international clients.
Legal Intern
Oksuz and Partners Law Firm
Istanbul
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Gained hands-on litigation experience by assisting in a wide variety of legal cases across multiple areas of law.
- Supported the preparation and submission of applications to high courts, including the Constitutional Court.
- Monitored administrative proceedings for corporate clients, ensuring timely and compliant follow-up.
- Assisted with civil, commercial, and criminal court cases, including drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
Legal Intern
Oksuz and Partners Law Firm
Ankara
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Focused on corporate legal matters and gained practical experience in resolving complex legal issues for various companies.
- Conducted legal research on a high-value arbitration case involving a private company and the Turkish Ministry of Energy.
- Participated in pre-litigation negotiations between two companies prior to proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
- Assisted in drafting legal documents and provided strategic input on dispute resolution options.
Research Fellow
Gaziantep University
Gaziantep
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked as a Research Fellow at the university while pursuing my master's degree.
Education
LL.M. - International Commercial Law
The City Law School (Inns of Court Law School)
London 09.2012 - 09.2013
LL.M. - Private Law
Galatasaray University
Istanbul, Turkiye 09.2012 -
Erasmus Student - European Law
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Holland 01.2010 - 07.2010
LL.B. -
Yeditepe University
İstanbul, Turkiye 01.2007 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Sakarya Science High School
Sakarya, Turkiye 01.2003 - 01.2005
Junior School Diploma - undefined
Somerhill Junior School
Brighton, England 01.1996 - 01.1997
Infant School Diploma - undefined
Davigdor Infant School
Brighton, England 01.1994 - 01.1996
Infant School Diploma - undefined
West Hove Infant School
Brighton, England 01.1993 - 01.1994
Skills
- Legal Research Tools
- Document Review Tools
- Diplomatic negotiation
- Leadership in diverse environments
- Multi-Lingual fluency
- Ethical governance
MS Office Programs
- Organisational restructuring
- Sustainable development understanding
- Decision-Making expertise
- Social accountability
- Contract negotiation
- Corporate communications
References
References can be provided on demand.
Timeline
Country Director and Counsel
Zeren Group Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2025
Partner
Nazali Consultancy (Law Firm)
06.2019 - 08.2025
Founder
Harry's Lbs Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2025
Legal Counsel
TANAP Dogalgaz İletim A.S.
09.2015 - 08.2016
Attorney
Ozpay & Partners Law Firm
03.2015 - 09.2015
Legal Intern
Oksuz and Partners Law Firm
02.2014 - 03.2015
Legal Intern
Oksuz and Partners Law Firm
09.2013 - 02.2014
LL.M. - International Commercial Law
The City Law School (Inns of Court Law School)
09.2012 - 09.2013
LL.M. - Private Law
Galatasaray University
09.2012 -
Research Fellow
Gaziantep University
09.2012 - 06.2013
Erasmus Student - European Law
Radboud University
01.2010 - 07.2010
LL.B. -
Yeditepe University
01.2007 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Sakarya Science High School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Junior School Diploma - undefined
Somerhill Junior School
01.1996 - 01.1997
Infant School Diploma - undefined
Davigdor Infant School
01.1994 - 01.1996
Infant School Diploma - undefined
West Hove Infant School
01.1993 - 01.1994
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