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Simge Ergin

Simge Ergin

Brussels,Belgium

Summary

Qualified lawyer registered with the Istanbul Bar Association, with 12 years of experience in labour and employment law. Former Senior Associate at Paksoy, a top-tier Turkish law firm ranked “Tier 1” by prestigious legal organizations such as Chambers, IFLR, and Legal 500. Former Associate at international law firm Kinstellar, a spun off from Linklaters. Advised leading global clients, such as Credit Suisse, Cisco, Aliexpress, Goldman Sachs, Facebook, Barclays, MediaMarkt, Mitsubishi, Dow Chemicals, Peninsula Hotels, La Lorraine Bakery, Sisal Lottery, Flutter Entertainment, Daf Trucks, Pegasus Airlines, Huhtamaki, and Uniqlo. Currently pursuing a master programme (LL.M.) in International Business Law at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Associate

Paksoy Attorney Partnership
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2018 - 06.2024
  • Conducted disciplinary investigations, investigated grievances and reviewed policies for employment law compliance.
  • Advised on redundancy processes, analyzed HR decision risks, managed high-stakes dismissal cases, and negotiated favourable settlements to mitigate litigation costs.
  • Drafted various legal documents including mutual settlement agreements, termination letters, warning and defence letters, investigation reports, as well as employee manuals, and disciplinary policies.
  • Prepared employment sections of legal due diligence reports for multi-jurisdictional M&A projects and provided expert counsel on employee transfers to ensure smooth business transitions.
  • Delivered presentations on recent employment law changes, prepared comprehensive memoranda covering collective bargaining agreements, employee hiring practices, subcontractor relationships, and employee-generated IP rights, and interpreted complex employment laws with a client-centric approach.
  • Drafted employment agreements for senior executives, including C-level contracts, stock option plans, golden parachute clauses, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and IP rights agreements.

Associate

Kinstellar Law Firm - Istanbul Office
Istanbul , Turkey
11.2015 - 10.2018
  • Represented multinational companies in labor law disputes before courts and during mediation, handling cases related to reinstatement claims, workplace harassment, and employee receivables.
  • Provided legal advice on redundancies, HR risks, dismissals, settlements, and employment due diligence for cross-border M&A transactions.
  • Drafted various legal documents, including executive employment contracts, settlement agreements, termination notices, disciplinary policies, and memoranda on labor relations and hiring practices.

Associate attorney

Yıldırım Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • Represented multinational companies in labor disputes, prepared employment due diligence for M&A deals, and advised on redundancy matters.

Associate attorney

NME Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2010 - 09.2012
  • Represented multinational companies in legal disputes before local courts.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Business Law

Université Libre de Bruxelles
Brussels/ Belgium
09.2024 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Marmara University Faculty of Law
Istanbul/Turkey
09.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

  • International work experience
  • Project management expertise
  • Effective stakeholder communication
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Pragmatic legal advice
  • Resilience, adaptability and flexibility

Websites

Languages

English
Fluent
Turkish
Native
French
Beginner

Certification

  • English for Law (University of Westminster, London/UK 2013).
  • Member of the Istanbul Bar Association (2012).
  • Licensed mediator (2017).

Affiliations

  • Pilates, Tennis, Swimming, Travelling, Cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Business Law

Université Libre de Bruxelles
09.2024 - 06.2025

Senior Associate

Paksoy Attorney Partnership
10.2018 - 06.2024

Associate

Kinstellar Law Firm - Istanbul Office
11.2015 - 10.2018

Associate attorney

Yıldırım Law Firm
08.2014 - 11.2015

Associate attorney

NME Law Firm
09.2010 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Marmara University Faculty of Law
09.2006 - 06.2010

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