
Istanbul · Kadıköy
A rooted legal tradition,a contemporary team
Kentkuran Hukuk & Arabuluculuk
Istanbul · Kadıköy
About Us
Kentkuran Hukuk & Arabuluculuk
A practice that grows through case-work, not case-count.
- Private Law
- Litigation
- Legal Advisory
- Mediation
Kentkuran Hukuk ve Arabuluculuk rests on a deep-rooted professional tradition. That tradition is founded on careful preparation, on the long-term trust built with the client, and on the conviction that the law is, above all, a responsibility. Our office practises in Kadıköy, Istanbul, with a contemporary working approach that brings this heritage together with the needs of the present day.
Our attorneys have more than ten years of experience across different fields of the law; we act for Turkish and international clients with a meticulous, strategic approach grounded in long-term professional trust at every stage of the legal process. No two legal disputes are alike; rather than reduce our work to a standard procedure, we assess each file within its own economic, commercial and personal context, and prefer to handle a limited number of matters in depth.
We pursue amicable resolution with the same care as litigation, and treat mediation, whether voluntary or required as a precondition to court proceedings, as a natural part of the process. Our aim is not merely to prevail today, but to be the trusted legal counsel to whom our clients return over the long term.
Get to Know UsOur People
Every matter has a name
and a responsibility behind it.
Our approach takes shape through our experience across different fields of law. Get to know the people behind our practice, their professional journeys and their perspectives.

Av. Arb. Şehmus Acar
Founding Partner · Mediator
In a legal matter, the step taken in haste is often the most expensive one.
Biography & practice areas
A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Law (2014), he completed his legal traineeship at the Istanbul Bar and was admitted to practice. In the early years of his career he worked at law offices with a broad and varied caseload, building a strong foundation in practice, and has been in independent practice since 2020. A registered mediator, Mr. Acar acts as mediator in the amicable resolution of private-law disputes, both in voluntary mediation and in mediation required as a precondition to litigation. He has a good command of English.
Practice areas
- Commercial and Corporate Law
- Mediation
- Contract Law
- Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
- Criminal Law

Av. Gül Çeri
Founding Partner
In family and inheritance matters, winning is not enough; one must leave behind an order the parties can live with.
Biography & practice areas
A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Law (2015), she completed her legal traineeship at the İzmir Bar and was admitted to practice. In the first five years of her career she worked at law offices with a broad and varied caseload, gaining solid practical experience across different fields of private law, before moving into independent practice. She has long concentrated on inheritance, contracts and family law, and is known for a meticulous, solution-oriented approach to representation, one that is mindful of the human dimension of family and inheritance disputes as much as of their legal dimension. She assesses every file within its own economic and personal context, and believes that the lasting solution is the one both sides can live with. She speaks English and German.
Practice areas
- Family Law
- Inheritance Law
- Contract Law
- Real Estate Law

Av. Sefa Kurt
Attorney
In commerce, trust is built by one's word and protected by contract.
Biography & practice areas
A graduate of Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law (2016), he had previously completed the Extension programme at the University of California, Irvine. He completed his legal traineeship at the Istanbul Bar and was admitted to practice. In the early years of his career he worked at law offices with a broad and varied caseload, advising numerous Turkish and international clients, and has been in independent practice since 2019. He also serves as a member of the board of directors of the family company Kurt Safir İnşaat. He speaks English; he is married and has one child.
Practice areas
- Contract Law
- Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
- Commercial Law
- Inheritance Law

Av. Muhammet Ali Çetin
Attorney
No right is safe on the merits if it has not been properly grounded in procedure.
Biography & practice areas
A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Law (2014), he completed his legal traineeship at the Istanbul Bar and was admitted to practice. In the early years of his career he worked at law offices with a broad and varied caseload, building a strong foundation in practice, and has been in independent practice since 2020. He assists Turkish and international clients across different fields of law. He speaks English.
Practice areas
- Law of Obligations
- Real Estate Law
- Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
Core Principles
Three simple principles
Meticulous preparation
Every argument presented before the courts is built on a thorough document review, a survey of leading authorities and a careful risk assessment conducted in chambers. This preparation helps assess the legal basis and risks of the matter; it does not guarantee a particular outcome.
Time and care for each matter
We are not a volume-driven practice. We keep the number of files we handle at any one time to a level that allows us to dedicate the requisite time and attention to each, with our work organised around the practice areas described below.
Long-term representation
We see the attorney-client relationship as extending beyond any single dispute. Our aim is to occupy the position of a trusted legal counsel to whom our clients may return over the long term.
Practice Areas
We go deep in defined areas of the law
Our work is not limited to courtroom representation; we support our clients through every stage they may require, including contract drafting, risk assessment and preventive legal advisory.
- Commercial and Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Law of Obligations
- Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
- Inheritance Law
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Contract Law
- Employment Law
- Immigration Law
Mediation
Amicable settlement, without a courtroom, is also an option.
A significant share of disputes can be resolved without litigation, through a confidential and swift negotiation conducted with a neutral mediator. When we assess your file, we consider litigation and mediation side by side; we then define the right path together with you.
International Clients
Legal representation in English for international clients
We act for foreign-national clients who invest in Turkey, acquire real estate, incorporate companies or administer inheritance matters, handling the entire process in English. We bring established experience in contract translation, residence and citizenship applications, deed transfers, lease relationships and company formation.
Handling a matter correctly from the outset makes the difference.
You may request a preliminary assessment meeting in relation to a legal matter, and we will define the appropriate strategy together.
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