BERNA YILDIRIM
Mid-Level Associate
Altunizade,34
Summary
I am a dedicative Associate with a background in Financial Law, Contract Law and Aviation Law. Throughout my career as an Associate, I have consistently approached challenges with a positive mindset and a focus on finding solutions. These qualities have not only contributed to professional growth but also enabled effective collaboration within teams and the consistent delivery of results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Mid-Level Associate
Dikici Law Firm
07.2022 - Current
- Working on Financial Law and Aviation Law.
- Assisting both foreign and national clients with preparation, drafting and execution of lease documents and acts for Aircraft Lessors and Financial Institutions in cross-border financing transactions.
- Assisting on drafting and execution of contracts, and handling filings with government entities for aircraft transactions.
- Representing wide range of parties including lessors, lenders, borrowers, and is involved in domestic and international financings, private equity investments, joint ventures, securitizations, and foreclosures.
Legal Intern / Junior Associate
Sami Dinç Law Firm
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Drafted international transfer agreements, management agreements, protocols and petitions for International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cases.
- Gained experience in Sports Law.
- Conducted legal research in Swiss Law and Turkish Law.
- Participated in a number of court hearings and familiarized with the courts and general litigation procedures.
Legal Intern
DOĞUŞ GROUP
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Started my legal internship at one of the largest private-sector conglomerates in Türkiye who operates in seven major industries including energy and tourism.
- Worked in Tourism, Food& Beverage, and Retail departments.
- Worked especially in the field of Contract Law.
- Assisted th legal team with the preparation of contracts and protocols on commercial and corporate matters
- Prepared general assembly and board resolutions.
- Wrote petitions, memorandums, and protocols.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Performed legal research in various fields of law such as Corporate Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law, and Investment Law.
Education
School of American Law Program -
Chicago-Kent University School of American Law (SAL) Program
Chicago 01.2021 - 04.2022
B.A. in Faculty of Law -
Bilgi University
Istanbul 09.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Le Lycée Sainte Pulchérie French High School
Istanbul 09.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
Driver Licence B
Team-oriented Personality
Networking
Preparing reports
Issue Resolution
Attention to Detail
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Certification
Commercial Contracts and Arbitration Program, Istanbul University, 2021
Seminars And Courses
- La Modèle Francophone des Nations Unis de La Haye (MFNU), 2015
- Koç School Model United Nations, 2015
- International Court of Justice (ICJ), 2015
- Robert College International Model (RCIMUN), 2014
- Kabataş Model United Nations, 2013
- Genoa Model United Nations (GeMUN), 2012
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper intermediate
B2
References
- Neda Şentürk Alper, Attorney at Dikici Law Office, +90 533 818 16 97
- Sami Dinç, Founder of Sami Dinç Law Firm, +90 532 431 64 92
- Emirhan Çeviker, Attorney at Sami Dinç Law Firm, +90 536 292 29 27
- Fatma Ezgi Turgut, Attorney at Doğuş Group, +90 530 940 90 74
- Metin Sinan Aslan, Founding Partner in Aslan Mermut Law Firm, +90 532 331 16 35
Affiliations
Turkish Bar Association
Istanbul Bar Association
Istanbul Bar Association Sports Law Commission
Istanbul Bar Association Aviation Law Commission
Bilgi University Sailing Club
Timeline
Mid-Level Associate
Dikici Law Firm
07.2022 - Current
Legal Intern / Junior Associate
Sami Dinç Law Firm
01.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
DOĞUŞ GROUP
01.2022 - 07.2022
School of American Law Program -
Chicago-Kent University School of American Law (SAL) Program
01.2021 - 04.2022
B.A. in Faculty of Law -
Bilgi University
09.2016 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Le Lycée Sainte Pulchérie French High School
09.2011 - 07.2016