# Cavus&Coskunsu Law Firm ## Posts - [ICLG - INSURANCE & REINSURANCE 2025](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/iclg-insurance-reinsurance-2025/): This chapter provides a concise overview of the insurance and reinsurance framework in Turkey. It outlines the key regulatory authorities, including the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Insurance and Private Pension Regulatory and Supervisory Authority (SEDDK), and summarises the licensing and operational requirements for domestic and foreign insurers. - [PANORAMIC - SHIPPING Türkiye](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/panoramic-shipping-turkiye/): The Turkey chapter presents a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the country’s maritime law framework. It outlines the key rules governing shipbuilding contracts, including the transfer of title, refund guarantees, delivery disputes and shipyard liabilities. The report also explains the registration regime for vessels and vessels under construction, the documentation required for registration, mortgage formalities and the limitations surrounding dual registration. - [PANORAMIC - INSURANCE & REINSURANCE Türkiye](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/panoramic-insurance-reinsurance-turkiye/): This chapter provides a concise overview of the insurance and reinsurance framework in Turkey. It outlines the key regulatory authorities, including the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Insurance and Private Pension Regulatory and Supervisory Authority (SEDDK), and summarises the licensing and operational requirements for domestic and foreign insurers. - [ICLG - Shipping Law 2025 12th Edition](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/iclg-shipping-law-2025-12th-edition/): The Turkey chapter presents a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the country’s maritime law framework. It outlines the key rules governing shipbuilding contracts, including the transfer of title, refund guarantees, delivery disputes and shipyard liabilities. The report also explains the registration regime for vessels and vessels under construction, the documentation required for registration, mortgage formalities and the limitations surrounding dual registration. - [GTDT INSURANCE & REINSURANCE 2018 TURKEY](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/gtdt-insurance-reinsurance-2018-turkey/) - [SHIPPING 2017](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/shipping-2017/) - [CHANGES TO RULES ON ARREST OF SHIPS – MARITIME CLAIMS AND RIGHT OF ARREST](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/changes-to-rules-on-arrest-of-ships-maritime-claims-and-right-of-arrest/): Comment Regulations on the arrest of ships were amended by the Commercial Code 6102, which entered into force on July 1 2012. Most of the new provisions regarding the arrest of ships in the code were taken from the International Convention on Arrest of Ships 1999. Prior to the 2012 amendments, the code had no separate rule regarding the arrest of ships or maritime claims.   Maritime claims and right of arrest Maritime claims are divided into 22 categories under Article 1352 of the Commercial Code. The code entitles a claimant to seek the right of arrest to secure a […] - [MARITIME LIENS CLAIMABLE IRRESPECTIVE OF CHANGE IN VESSEL OWNERSHIP](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/maritime-liens-claimable-irrespective-of-change-in-vessel-ownership/): Vessel Ownership July 13 2016 | Contributed by Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm Introduction Following the adoption of the new Commercial Code (6102), the rules regarding the arrest of ships for a maritime claim right were amended in line with the provisions of the International Convention on the Arrest of Ships 1999. As a result, if the ownership of a vessel changes before a request for arrest is made, an arrest order cannot be obtained against the new owner. This rule does not apply for maritime liens, as they provide the owner of a legal lien with rights over the […] - [SHIPBUILDING 2016](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/shipbuilding-2016/) - [Cavus & Coskunsu sponsor the 18th Annual Salvage & Wreck Removal Conference](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/cavus-coskunsu-sponsor-the-18th-annual-salvage-wreck-removal-conference/): Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm is pleased to be one of the sponsors of the 18th Annual Salvage & Wreck Removal Conference, which will be held at Grange City Hotel of London between Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 2015. The 18th Annual Salvage & Wreck Removal Conference, taking place between 9-10 December, is one of the most important industry events in 2015 focusing on salvage issues in global shipping, bringing together key people from across the maritime sector. Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm Senior Partners Burak Cavus and Caglar Coskunsu will participate this event. With the 18th Annual Salvage & […] - [DIRECT ACTION AGAINST INSURERS BY THIRD PARTIES UNDER LIABILITY INSURANCE](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/direct-action-against-insurers-by-third-parties-under-liability-insurance/): Comment The new Commercial Code (6102), which entered into force on July 1 2012, introduced a general provision on the right of direct action by third parties against insurers. This issue was the subject of wide-ranging debate among legal scholars and practitioners before the code came into force. The Court of Appeals had also issued a number of decisions allowing or dismissing appeals in favour of parties that had brought a direct action against an insurer. Previous provision The previous Commercial Code (6762) had no general provision regarding the right of direct action by third parties against insurers and regulated […] - [HIGHLIGHTING HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES IN TURKEY’S SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/highlighting-health-safety-issues-in-turkeys-shipbuilding-industry/): With its recent track record in mind, Turkey is proving that it is one of the leading new building and ship repair countries in the region – totalling 72 shipyards with a deadweight tonnage capacity exceeding 4 million tons. Here, exclusively for ShipBuilding Industry, Caglar Coskunsu and Burak Ozdemir from Istanbul-based Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm discuss the current situation facing the considerable number of subcontractors working in Turkish shipyards and the consequential health and safety issues. They also highlight the role of a strong supporting union and government infrastructure. Turkey is an emerging shipbuilding country; its shipyards have recently […] - [CAVUS & COSKUNSU HOSTS LONDON P&I CLUB'S AUTUMN COMMITTEE MEETING](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/cavus-coskunsu-hosts-london-pi-clubs-autumn-committee-meeting/): The London P&I Club held its autumn committee meeting in Istanbul this year to get together with Turkish shipping community and the host of the event was London P&I Club’s official correspondents Cavus & Coskunsu. The reception was held at St. Regis Hotel Istanbul and Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm was present with all of its partners during the event. - [CAVUS & COSKUNSU LAWYERS WILL GIVE LECTURES AT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME OF ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY MARITIME FACULTY AND TURKISH SHIPBROKERS ASSOCIATION](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/cavus-coskunsu-lawyers-will-give-lectures-at-certificate-programme-of-istanbul-technical-university-maritime-faculty-and-turkish-shipbrokers-association/): Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm is very pleased to announce that Senior Partner Caglar Coskunsu and Associate Burak Ozdemir will be giving lectures regarding maritime law at 19 weeks long “Shipbroker Certificate Program”, which is jointly organized by Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty Continuing Education Center (ITU DF SEM) and Turkish Shipbrokers Association (GBD) and will be held at GBD’s head office between 3rd of November 2015 and 12th of March 2016. For more information, please find official advertisement below: ## Pages - [Burak Gökçe Çavuş](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/partners/burak-gokce-cavus-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130485789{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]As founding Partner of the Firm, he is specialized in all types of commercial litigation, contractual disputes, finance and corporate matters. As one of the best litigators in Turkey, he acts on behalf on Turkish and foreign clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Burak was graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law and admitted as a qualified lawyer in 1998. Before the foundation of Cavus & Coskunsu he had practiced maritime law for over […] - [Ahmet Çağlar Coşkunsu](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/partners/ahmet-caglar-coskunsu-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130485789{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before becoming a qualified lawyer, Çağlar served on container vessels and bulk carriers of a major shipping company as second officer and chief officer. He was later promoted to onshore management as manager of claim and insurance department where he was engaged in marine claims and disputes. He was particularly involved in P&I matters. After his graduation from Istanbul University Faculty of Law he studied maritime law at University of Southampton for a LLM degree […] - [İbrahim Onur Oğuzgiray](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/partners/ibrahim-onur-oguzgiray-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130485789{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Onur is a Partner at Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm. He has been practicing in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm since 2016. He assists P&I Clubs, ship owners, H&M Underwriters in collisions, salvage cases, cargo claims, charter-party disputes. He is also experienced in the recognition and the enforcement of the foreign arbitration award and court judgments. He additionally assists local and international banks in enforcement procedures and foreclosure matters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Nilüfer Gökdemir](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/partners/nilufer-gokdemir-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130373002{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nilüfer is an Senior Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm. She has been practicing in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm since 2009. Nilüfer has been practicing as a litigation lawyer on various types of disputes, including admiralty, shipping, commercial and labour disputes. Nilüfer advises clients on contract law, company in corporation and compliance process in the scope of Law on the Protection of Personal Data. She holds an LLM degree in Private Law from Dokuz […] - [Batuhan Nezir](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/batuhan-nezir-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130131153{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Batuhan is an Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm. He has completed his internship in Cavus & Coskunsu Firm and continued working as a lawyer. Batuhan’s practice is mainly focused on commercial litigation, consultancy and marine enforcement proceedings regarding commercial, financial and marine disputesinter alia. He is also dealing with corporate matters, ship finance, registry of companies, vessels to foreign registries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Dila Çapın](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/dila-capin-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130171516{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dila is an Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm. She has been practicing in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm since 2020. Dila’s practice is mainly focused on labour law, maritime labour law, and litigation matters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Cem Aksoy](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/cem-aksoy-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130162461{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an Associate at Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm, Cem primarily focuses on banking and financial services, ship finance, S&P transactions, and corporate consultancy. He also provides support in dispute resolution matters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Şebnem Önder](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/sebnem-onder-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130403735{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before becoming a lawyer, Şebnem served on chemical tankers, Ro-Ro Vessels of a major shipping company and Catamaran Passenger Ferrys as a second officer and chief officer. She has been nominated as Master on ships less than 500 grt on near coastal voyage. Also, she has yacht master qualification. While studying in law faculty, she taught at the yacht captain’s preparation course for short- term. After her graduation from Istanbul University Faculty of Law in 2020, […] - [Sena Güngören](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/sena-gungoren-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130440098{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sena Güngören is an attorney specializing in maritime and commercial law, with additional focus on banking, finance, and corporate law. She advises clients on vessel and yacht transactions, company incorporations, and the drafting and negotiation of international commercial contracts. Sena is experienced in handling the stages of maritime transactions, including flag registrations and closings, and also provides legal support on financial agreements and corporate restructuring. She assists clients in both Turkish and English, particularly in matters […] - [Ozan Kayan](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/ozan-kayan-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130390897{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ozan is an Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm. He has completed his internship in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm and continued working as a lawyer. Ozan assists P&I Clubs, ship owners, and H&M Underwriters in collisions, groundings, salvage cases, Cargo claims, and charter-party disputes. He is also dealing with ship arrests, administrative fines due to environmental pollution, marine disputes and commercial litigation. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Hilal Bildik](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/hilal-bildik-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130233818{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hilal is an Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm. She has been practicing in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm since 2023. Hilal’s practice is mainly focused on labour law, maritime labour law and litigation matters. She is also experienced in projects related to disputes in landlord-tenant law and administrative law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [İlayda Mohan](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/ilayda-mohan-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130094194{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]İlayda Mohan is an Associate at Çavuş & Coşkunsu Law Firm. Her practice primarily focuses on maritime law and commercial law, with particular experience in P&I Club claims, marine insurance, and ship arrest procedures. She completed her LL.M. in Maritime Law at Piri Reis University, further strengthening her expertise in international maritime disputes, carriage of goods, and disputes concerning insurance coverage under marine policies. She also contributes to the field by authoring legal articles focused on […] - [Kardelen Uzun](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/kardelen-uzun-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130273592{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kardelen works as a lawyer at Çavuş & Coşkunsu Law Office. She has been working at Çavuş & Coşkunsu Law Office since 2022. Kardelen’s practice mainly focuses on labour law, maritime labour law, competition law, corporate counseling, law of contracts, landlord-tenant law and litigation. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Merih Birben](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/merih-birben-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130295235{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Merih is Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm. She has completed her internship in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm and continued working as a lawyer. Merih’s practice is mainly focused on maritime law and commercial law. She is also experienced in projects related to malpractice cases and disputes related to administrative law.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Hazal Seçkin](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/hazal-seckin-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130218858{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hazal is Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm. She has completed her legal internship in Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm and continued working as a lawyer. Hazal’s practice is mainly focused on commercial and marine disputes, corporate matters, ship finance, registration of companies and vessels under various law systems. She focuses on shipping and transport law including dealing with maritime disputes as well as ship financing projects and collaterals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Hasret Şen](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/associates/hasret-sen-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130203882{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hasret is an Associate in Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm since 2023. In her first 6 months at the Cavus & Coskunsu Law firm she assisted with commercial and corporate matters. Hasret’s practice is mainly focused on labour law, maritime labour law, enforcement and bankruptcy law and litigation matters. She is also dealing with enforcement and administrative law. 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What You’ll Do Shadow partners and associates across multiple practice areas (Shipping, Insurance, Dispute Resolution, etc.) Assist on real client matters: legal research, drafting memoranda and contracts Attend client meetings, court hearings and internal strategy sessions Participate in firm‑wide training and social events Who […] - [Onur Azaklı](https://cavus-coskunsu.com/partners/onur-azakli-cv/): [vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1763130485789{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305964032{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1760305752328{padding-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1760305734362{padding-bottom: 64px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Onur is a Partner at Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm. 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