SERIFE GOKTAS
LONDON,UK
Summary
Accomplished senior lawyer with extensive experience providing accurate, reliable legal counsel. Met client needs through diligent communication, support and guidance. Managed high-volume caseloads through tactical planning and organisation. Talented legal professional using Family Law, Property Law, Housing Law, Corporate Law knowledge to provide expert client counsel. Coordinated case matter and communications successfully to achieve positive outcomes. Adapted broad legal experience to suit diverse caseload requirements. Exceptionally talented Partner well-known for quality control and attention to detail. Promoting exemplary skills in civil law. Pursuing a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partner
Goktas Law Firm
Istanbul , Turkey
2020.03 - Current
- Sourced valuable evidence and witness statements supporting client cases.
- Communicated disclosure requirements for complex investigations and evidential circumstances.
- Leveraged delivery-focused mindset to meet tight deadlines for high volume of cases.
- Coordinated communications with court, registry and tribunal services for thorough case correspondence.
- Maximised retention of legal cases in-house by providing free initial consultations.
- Advised clients of costs and terms attached to new instruction.
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Supported clients in obtaining public funding to meet case costs and disbursements.
- Maintained comprehensive case communication notes for reliable legal reference.
- Specialised in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Housing Law to provide accurate, reliable legal counsel.
- Liaised with clients to prepare and draw up wills.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence.
- Developed detailed litigation strategies for each case.
- Devised individualised contracts and legal documentation to fulfil bespoke client requirements.
- Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.
Senior Lawyer
Eegemenoglu Law Firm
Istanbul , Turkey
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Demonstrated expert current legal knowledge for appropriate verbal and written advocacy.
- Coordinated communications with court, registry and tribunal services for thorough case correspondence.
- Maintained comprehensive case communication notes for reliable legal reference.
- Advised clients of costs and terms attached to new instruction.
- Specialised in Housing Law, Corporate Law, Family Law to provide accurate, reliable legal counsel.
- Provided knowledgeable advice covering dispute resolution legal matters.
- Moderated legal negotiations between clients and third parties.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence.
- Liaised with clients to prepare and draw up wills.
- Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
- Presented strategic arguments based on key findings for successful client pleas.
- Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research.
- Carried out background research and preparatory work to present established client cases.
- Launched official legal action to progress dispute resolution cases.
Senior Team Lead Manager
Dogan Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
2020.03 - 2021.04
- Supervised and mentored 10 multidisciplinary team members.
- Motivated lawyer teams to achieve daily duties.
Junior Lawyer
Ozgun Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
2007.09 - 2009.01
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Supported clients in obtaining public funding to meet case costs and disbursements.
- Advised clients of costs and terms attached to new instruction.
- Specialised in Corporate Law to provide accurate, reliable legal counsel.
- Demonstrated expert current legal knowledge for appropriate verbal and written advocacy.
- Maintained comprehensive case communication notes for reliable legal reference.
- Coordinated communications with court, registry and tribunal services for thorough case correspondence.
- Launched official legal action to progress employee, housing, proterty, family cases.
Legal Trainee
Eylül Turizm A.Ş
Istanbul, Turkey
2006.09 - 2007.09
- Provided strategic advice and support to Company with regards to all aspects of demages, Insurance Law, including Corporate Law.
- Drafted and advised clients on legal documentation to best suit customer needs.
- Strategised arguments to successfully present client positions.
- Carried out background research and preparatory work to present established client cases.
- Devised individualised contracts and legal documentation to fulfil bespoke client requirements.
- Liaised with clients to prepare and draw up wills.
Education
LLB - Law
2001.06 - 2005.06
Master Degree - Civil Law
2006.09 -
Skills
- Corporate law
- Attention to detail
- Family law
- Case interpretation
- Property law
- Contract law
- Caseload management
- Highly organised
- Family, property law specialism
- Exceptional client care
Languages
English
Intermediate
Turkish
Native
French
Beginner
German
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Timeline
Senior Lawyer - Eegemenoglu Law Firm
2022.07 - 2022.12
Partner - Goktas Law Firm
2020.03 - Current
Senior Team Lead Manager - Dogan Law Firm
2020.03 - 2021.04
Junior Lawyer - Ozgun Law Firm
2007.09 - 2009.01
Galatasaray University Law Faculty - Master Degree, Civil Law
2006.09 -
Legal Trainee - Eylül Turizm A.Ş
2006.09 - 2007.09
Dokuz Eylul University Law Faculty - LLB, Law
2001.06 - 2005.06