BACKUmut is a member of Istanbul Bar Association since 2003.
He started his career as a legal counsel at a reputable holding company based in Istanbul. He is the former president of Global Business Lawyers Alliance (GBL), an international network which provides legal services in 55 jurisdictions.
Umut’s main focus is on commercial and corporate law. He is experienced in the incorporation of the companies and partnerships, structural changes of companies such as configuration of the company, drafting articles of association (company’s constitution), internal directives, legal compliance procedures, conglomeration (company groups), mergers, acquisitions, takeovers and lifting the corporate veil. He also drafts shareholder agreements (SHA) and focuses on shareholder disputes, conflicts within the board of directors, solution of corporate crises and deadlocks, commercial conflicts, any procedures regarding the removal of directors and compensation claims. He has depth experience in convening the general assembly (shareholders meeting) of various entities such as companies, NGOs, Sports Clubs.
Umut is also a football referee who managed 300 games in Türkiye. He carried his interest in his professional law career by representing national athletes. He served as the President of Disciplinary Board of Göztepe Sports Club, also as an arbitrator at the Türkiye Football Federation Dispute Resolution Committee and as a member of the Club Licensing Committee. In this scope, he knows the rules within the football field and the legislation which regulates sports games. In this manner Umut has experience in the corporatization of football clubs and structuring their corporate organization.
Umut is one of the first licensed mediators in Türkiye. He is chairing corporate, commercial and international commercial mediation sessions. He is the spokesperson of Turkish Mediators and Mediation Centers Association (TURAMEP). He is one of the most reputable mediators in the country and internationally.
Umut’s opinions and experiences on law, mediation, arbitration and international legal services are frequently featured on Turkish and International media. He has written a book entitled: “Corporate Board: Crises and Remedies” which is in on the shelves with it’s third edition in Türkiye.