AI Magazine Issue 10 2018

70 Acquisition International - Issue 10 2018 SEN Law Firm is a full-service commercial law firm. Following their success in the 2018 Global Excellence Awards as the Recognised Leader in International Arbitration – Turkey, we profiled the firm and spoke to Managing Partner, Timur Ibrahim Sen who provided us with a detailed insight into the exceptional services that they provide. stablished in 1996 by Timur Ibrahim SEN, SEN Law Firm is a full-service commercial law firm dealing with corporate matters for more than 20 years in Istanbul, republic of Turkey. The team at SEN Law Firm are experienced on both domestic and international corporate issues. Going into further detail about the firm’s approach when undertaking a new client, Timur, a PhD candidate in Yeditepe University Law School and visiting scholar at Columbia Law School (NYC, US) for 2018-19; begins by explaining to us how the team at SEN Law Firm ensure right from the start that the outcome meets the needs of everyone involved. “Here at SEN Law Firm, we are the one of the very well-known law firms within Istanbul, a such this makes us a selective body at the initiation of client relations. We have a long process of drafting proposals for every new project, whether it comes with an existent client or not. This process secures our cash flow and also helps clients to obtain an expeditious and effective legal assistance.” Recently, the firm found success in Acquisition Intl. Magazine’s where they were righteously titled as the Recognised Leader in International Arbitration – Turkey in the 2018 Global Excellence Awards. When discussing the win, Timur is keen to highlight the key qualities he believes are essential to achieving success within his sector. “The clients whether they domestic, multinational or international, know very well that quickness and effective litigation have another value in today’s business life around the world. Having 20 years’ worth of experience within this dynamic sector, we Contact: Timur Ibrahim Sen (Managing Partner) Selin Gürel (Partner) Company: SEN Law Firm Address: Çayıryolu sokak No:7 Üçgen Plaza Kat 3 İçerenköy 34752 Kadıköy Istanbul, Turkey Telephone: 00 90 216 577 64 20 Web Address: www.senlawfirm.com Providing Regulatory Counselling in all Areas of Commercial Law E 1808AI34 are confident when we are performing legal services for our clients.” When discussing the developments that he foresees within the industry, Timur informs us of how SEN Law Firm will adapt around possible future changes within the sector. “There are a few ICSID claims and heavy claims before ICC and also ad hoc claims. Those will be at sight for the coming two-three years considering the execution and recognition phases. “On the other side, BRI from China has many opportunities for Turkey reaching before/after EU zone for Chinese firms.” Looking ahead to what the future holds for the firm, Timur signs off by revealing what aspirations he has for the business. “In the short term, we are looking for opportunities in international commercial and investment arbitration disputes to resolve with one or more respectful Partners/multinational law firms. As for the last two years, the economic climate changed within our country, as such we are expecting a number of claims against Turkey and/or Turkish companies to increase. SEN Law Firm “Having 20 years’ worth of experience within this dynamic sector, we are confident when we are performing legal services for our clients.”