01 — About

Professional Identity

For over a decade I have worked across real estate law, contract design, regulatory compliance and strategic legal advisory. My experience spans public policy, litigation, individual counsel and corporate strategy.

As the founder of a boutique legal and technical advisory office, I help individuals, entrepreneurs and institutions find clear, practical solutions within complex legal frameworks. I focus on clarity, integrity and tangible outcomes — and enjoy working in collaborations where curiosity, autonomy and intellectual depth are valued.

02 — Experience

Professional Experience

  • Founder & Managing Lawyer
    Oral Law Office, Istanbul

    Advisory in real estate, contract, employment and administrative law. Drafting of commercial contracts, lease agreements and settlement protocols; litigation and enforcement. Strategic solutions on risk management, regulatory compliance and the interpretation of legal frameworks. Certified mediator in high-value disputes.

    2016 – Present
  • Founder & Legal Director
    GÜVENİN, Istanbul

    Leading a multidisciplinary legal and technical advisory team in urban transformation. Advisory in zoning, regulatory compliance and construction law. Contract structuring and legal risk assessment for residential and commercial redevelopment projects. Holistic advisory together with engineers, architects and urban planners.

    2024 – Present
  • Legal & Policy Specialist
    Istanbul Planning Agency

    Legal advisory on urban transformation strategies and municipal housing policies. Stakeholder engagement and legal interpretation of zoning regulations. Prepared trainings and internal briefing documents on legal compliance and governance frameworks.

    2020 – 2023
  • Lecturer (Law & Urban Governance)
    Istanbul Bilgi University

    Taught courses on the legal dimensions of urban planning, transformation and public law. Supervised student research focused on property law and regulatory frameworks.

    2021 – 2023
  • Co-founder & Legal Advisor
    Güven İstanbul Platform

    Established a public platform on earthquake risk, urban law and legal rights. Legal content production, partnerships and management of compliance strategies.

    2020 – 2022
  • Founder & Director
    Özlüer Law Office, Istanbul

    Litigation and advisory in zoning, public procurement and environmental law. Real estate due diligence and title deed registration.

    2013 – 2016
03 — Education

Academic Background

  • Malmö University
    Sweden

    M.A. in Urban Studies — Swedish Institute Global Leadership Scholar

    2018 – 2021
  • Middle East Technical University (METU)
    Ankara, Türkiye

    M.Sc. in Urban Policy Planning & Local Governments

    2015 – 2017
  • Istanbul University
    Istanbul, Türkiye

    Faculty of Law (LL.B.)

    2009 – 2013