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Mehmet Karlı

Mehmet Karlı

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Arbitration and Litigation, Construction and Energy, Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law, Wealth and Asset Structuring, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, White Collar Crimes, Investigations, Risk Management, and Compliance Programs

Experience

Mehmet Karlı is a partner at Kabine Law Office. Dr. Karlı focuses his practice on disputes and complex international transactions related to various sectors including construction, energy, telecommunications, and banking and finance. He has represented and advised a wide range of clients, including sovereigns, multinational corporations, and high net-worth individuals before local courts, ICSID, ICC, ISTAC, UNCITRAL, SCIA, LCIA arbitral tribunals and ECHR, as well as in their complex transactions. Dr. Karlı is a member of the ICC Court for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2024. He is also an ex officio member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Dr. Karlı’s practice also covers the representation of the clients in the prosecution process of white-collar crimes both in Turkey and in foreign jurisdictions, and corporate and personal wealth restructurings.

Dr. Karlı served as an assistant professor of international law at the Faculty of Law, University of Galatasaray and taught classes on international law, international trade and investments, and international human rights law. He has been a visiting fellow at the European Studies Centre and was a research associate at the Centre for International Studies of the University of Oxford where he taught the course on international law and the Middle East. Dr. Karlı was a board member of the Galatasaray Sports Club between 2013-2014.

Dr. Karlı also has an active pro bono practice and has given lectures and trainings on civil rights and liberties and active citizenship.

Education

University of Oxford

D.Phil.

2010

University of Oxford

M.Phil.

2005

University of Oxford

M.Jur.

2004

Galatasaray University

LL.B.

2003

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration - Turkey

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mehmet Karlı assists clients with construction and infrastructure disputes, including arbitration proceedings under ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL rules.

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Turkey

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Mehmet Karli advises clients on a range of corporate matters and investment transactions. He boasts a range of international clientele.

Litigation - Turkey

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Mehmet Karli is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience in shareholder disputes and breach of contract mandates. He also assists clients with the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He knows how to investigate cases and construct arguments. He is remarkably switched on.

    ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Mehmet is able to understand the needs of the case. He is very dedicated and has a brilliant mind.

    ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Mehmet Karlı is an amazingly prepared arbitrator and counsel who is attentive to detail no matter how expansive the file.

    ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • He listens carefully and is attuned to the nuances of client concerns, providing tailored counsel that fits both legal challenges and business realities.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Mehmet Karlı has a remarkable ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple and understandable terms. He shows genuine interest and care to his clients.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide

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