About

Dr. Faruk Özkan

Attorney & Mediator

Dr. Faruk Özkan is an attorney and registered mediator based in İstanbul and İzmir, with an office in Istanbul. He holds a doctorate in private international law from Istanbul University and a master's degree in German private law and private international law from the University of Bonn. He is a member of the Istanbul Bar Associations and is registered as a mediator with the Ministry of Justice.

Dr. Faruk Özkan
Approach

Professional Approach

Legal matters are often complex, uncertain and stressful. The aim is to provide clients with a clear understanding of their situation, the available options and the likely outcomes — so that decisions can be made on a sound basis.

Each matter is approached with careful attention to the specific facts and the applicable law. Where litigation is necessary, it is pursued rigorously. Where a negotiated or mediated solution is possible, that path is explored first.

Dr. Özkan advises individual and corporate clients in Turkish, English and German. Cross-border matters — particularly those involving German-speaking countries and private international law questions — are a particular area of focus.

Academic Background

Education

PhD

Doctor of Laws (Dr.)

Istanbul University, Faculty of Law

Private International Law

2014

German Private Law & Private International Law

University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn)

German Private Law & Private International Law — magna cum laude

2011

Master of Laws — Public Law

Istanbul University, Faculty of Law

Public Law

2008

Bachelor of Laws

Istanbul University, Faculty of Law

Law — GPA 85/100

Experience

Professional Experience

Present

Attorney & Mediator

Öz&Gür Law — Urla / İzmir & Istanbul

Urla and İzmir-based practice; advising individual and corporate clients across Istanbul and Turkey. Active practice in private international law, real estate, inheritance, family, commercial law and mediation.

Academic Works

Selected Publications

Book2023

Applicable Law to Unjust Enrichment

On İki Levha Publishing, Istanbul

Monograph on the conflict of laws rules applicable to unjust enrichment claims under Turkish and comparative law.

ThesIs2014

Contributory Negligence of the Injured Party (Mitverantwortlichkeit des Verletzten)

University of Bonn

Comparative study of German and Turkish private law on contributory negligence. Written in German.

Article2015

Suspension of Imprisonment

Istanbul Bar Association Journal

Analysis of the conditions and procedure for suspension of custodial sentences under Turkish criminal law.

Book Chapter2010

The Non Bis In Idem Principle in Turkish Law

Istanbul Bar Association Publications

Examination of the double jeopardy principle and its application in Turkish criminal and administrative law.

THESIS2011

Application of Administrative Offences Law in Competition Law

Istanbul University

Analysis of the intersection between Turkish administrative offences law and competition law enforcement.

Languages

Turkish

Native

English

Fluent

German

Fluent (Academic)

Memberships

Bar Memberships & Registrations

Istanbul Bar Association

Active Member

Registered attorney

İzmir Bar Association

Active Member

Registered attorney

Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB)

Member

Authorised to practise throughout Turkey

Ministry of Justice — Mediator Registry

Registered Mediator

Under Law No. 6325 on Mediation in Civil Disputes

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