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Serhan Koçaklı

Serhan Koçaklı

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial, Real Estate and Construction

Career

After spending seven years with a major Istanbul-based law firm, Serhan Koçaklı joined the Firm in 2010 as a partner.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA); Istanbul Bar Association; Society of Construction Law Türkiye (SCL Türkiye); Beşiktaş Sports Club Association

Personal

Istanbul Bilgi University School of Law (LL.M., 2018); Istanbul Bilgi University School of Law (LL.B., 2003); Istanbul American Robert College (1998)

Experience

Serhan Koçaklı leads the Firm’s corporate and commercial as well as real estate and construction practices.

He advises some of Türkiye’s leading companies, as well as leading foreign capital companies, on a broad range of matters including corporate law, joint ventures, commercial contracts and employment law. He also has significant experience in establishing and enhancing corporate governance structures for family-owned businesses, as well as resolving shareholder disputes.

Serhan has a strong focus on the real estate sector, advising on a wide range of commercial and industrial property transactions. He has extensive experience in the drafting and negotiation of real estate agreements, as well as zoning, construction and property development matters. He also advises on the legal framework governing the real estate aspects of complex projects, including mixed-use developments, renewable energy projects, port developments and tourism facility projects involving treasury or state-owned land.

He is a lecturer in real estate law courses for special programs organized by Istanbul-based universities.

Languages Spoken

English, Turkish

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Real Estate - Turkey

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Top-rated Serhan Koçaklı's wide-ranging practice encompasses real estate transactions as well as contract negotiations and zoning issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Serhan brings strong analytical depth and a pragmatic understanding of the real estate market. He quickly identifies risks and provides clear, actionable guidance.

    Real EstateChambers European Guide
  • Serhan is an extremely good communicator. He can articulate what is going on and the risks in a good way.

    Real EstateChambers European Guide
  • He does an excellent job to navigate Turkish law.

    Real EstateChambers European Guide
  • Serhan Koçaklı is extremely competent, very available and he ensures that the entire firm supports us.

    Real EstateChambers European Guide
  • His balanced approach, combining legal precision with commercial sensibility, helps complex matters progress smoothly and confidently.

    Real EstateChambers European Guide

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