1972 Ozbek was founded by two young and passionate law graduates, Figen Ozbek and Erol Ozbek. Ozbek has since been advising its clients on a broad portfolio of issues, without compromising its deeply rooted values of mutual respect, trust and loyalty.
2006 After working 7 years for a reputable law firm, Selin Ozbek Cittone joined Ozbek as the second generation of family partners. Deniz Senvar Pekin, a classmate, long term friend and trusted colleague of Selin Ozbek Citttone joined the firm in the same year after 7 years of experience in reputable law firms. Deniz Senvar Pekin and Selin Ozbek Cittone have been instrumental in strengthening the Firm's capabilities in regards to M&A and Capital Markets. They have worked with a large variety of international clients and brought to Ozbek their rich professional experience. Their understanding of each other and their complementary skills have been a catalyst for the Firm's success.
2013 Atahan Sevimli and Alp Cal have become partners to co-lead corporate and litigation practices, respectively, with other partners.
2014 Selen Ibrahimoglu Gures joined Ozbek as a managing partner. This marked the reunion of three classmates who share the same passion for the law and aim to further broaden the horizons for Ozbek. Previously, a corporate and M&A partner at a leading Turkish law firm, over the last 15 years Selen Ibrahimoglu Gures has played a key role in numerous large scale M&As, privatizations, corporate and commercial law matters, capital markets, private equity and venture capital transactions.
Ozbek now employs 2 founding partners, 5 partners and 10 associates, associated lawyers and paralegals. The team is a strong, result-oriented and responsive legal team, fluent in English, German, Italian and/or French.
One of the Firm's strengths is their established long term connections with reputable advisors including scholars, legal and tax experts, engineers, architects and strategists. Ozbek also has vast experience in partnering up with other firms in cross-border transactions and benefits from excellent collaborations with law firms in central Europe, United States of America, and Latin America. The Firm is a member of the European-based legal network JCA International.
Ozbek's main office is located in the heart of bustling Istanbul. The Firm also works closely with associated law firms in Izmir, Ankara, Adana, Bursa, Antalya and other major cities in Turkey.
