Lara Ünsaler
Lawyer
Istanbul
Summary
Diligent lawyer with extensive legal expertise in corporate and civil law. Successfully managed complex litigation cases and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and drafting, and strong negotiation skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Attorney At Law
MIRAN LEGAL
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Delivered end-to-end legal services in corporate and commercial disputes, contract negotiation, and litigation.
- Advised clients on shareholder disputes, lease agreements, employment matters, and drafting and reviewing complex commercial contracts.
- Handled all phases of traffic accident claims, including litigation and out-of-court settlements.
- Represented clients in court and arbitration proceedings across civil, criminal, and administrative matters.
- Published legal insights and updates through articles and e-bulletins.
Legal Intern
DEDEOGLU LAW FIRM
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Gained hands-on experience in civil law, civil procedure, commercial law, labor law, and the law of obligations.
- Drafted legal petitions and managed court filings.
- Assisted in high-stakes commercial and labor law cases for major construction companies in Turkey.
- Participated in client meetings and legal strategy sessions alongside the managing partner.
Legal Intern
ARSLAN LAW FIRM
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Contributed to the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) compliance processes of corporate clients.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
- Assisted in employment law litigation by preparing petitions and supporting procedural steps in employer-employee disputes.
Summer Intern
JTI (JAPAN TOBACCO INTERNATIONAL)
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Drafted and reviewed distribution agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Supported tobacco product packaging procedures in line with national legislation and industry standards.
- Assisted in tax office interactions and addressed cross-departmental legal inquiries.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Business Law
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY
09.2020
HS Diploma - Equivalent to the French Baccalaureate
IZMIR SAINT-JOSEPH FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL
06.2016
Skills
Legal drafting
Legal analysis
Legal research
Client counseling
Corporate law
Intellectual property law
Employment law
Collaboration and teamwork
Commercial litigation experience
Contract review and negotiation
Litigation
Community Service
LET ME ADD SALT TO THE SOUP ASSOCIATION
Member, March 2019 – March 2020
- Ensured that homeless people were integrated into society and found homes.
- Ensured that the poor had access to basic needs, such as food, medicine, clothing.
EXTRACURRICULAR
MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN)
Team Member, September 2014 – June 2017
- Discussed world issues and tried to find solutions.
- Carried out consensus studies on the issues we discussed and prepared the results and reports.
- MUN Conferences I participated:
- Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2017
- Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2016
- Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2016
- National Model United Nations (NMUN), United Nations Headquarter, New York, USA, 2015
- Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, 2015
- Izmir Economy University, Izmir, Turkey, 2014
Publications
- Non-Competition in Turkish Labor Law, January 2024
- Unveiling the Legal Entity Screen and Organic Bond in Company Law, September 2023
- Types of Termination in Turkish Law, July 2023
- Current Mediation Processes in Turkish Law, July 2023
- Opening a Company Abroad and Taxation of Overseas Investments in Turkey, April 2023
- Mondaq Thought Leader Writer for Government, Public Sector, Turkey Autumn 2023 awards
- Opening a Company in Turkey and Taxation of Foreigners in Turkey, January 2023
- Mondaq Thought Leader Writer for Government, Public Sector, Turkey Autumn 2024 awards
- Holdings and Groups of Companies, November 2022
- Resolving Disputes Arising from Merger and Acquisition Transactions by Arbitration, October 2022
- Trademark Registration in Startups and Protection of the Enterprise, September 2022
- Disputes that May Arise in Mergers and Acquisitions of Companies, March 2022
- Due Diligence and Types of Due Diligence, March 2022
- Bulletin on the Rescript on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Collateral Issuance of Capital Markets Instruments, February 2022
- Information Note on Operating Principles of Digital Banks and Service Model Banking, January 2022
- The Differences between Company Structures of a Joint-Stock Company and a Limited Liability Company in Turkish Law, December 2021
BAR STATUS
Admitted to Practice in Turkey, 2021
Timeline
Attorney At Law
MIRAN LEGAL
11.2021 - 08.2024
Legal Intern
DEDEOGLU LAW FIRM
05.2021 - 11.2021
Legal Intern
ARSLAN LAW FIRM
09.2020 - 05.2021
Summer Intern
JTI (JAPAN TOBACCO INTERNATIONAL)
07.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY
HS Diploma - Equivalent to the French Baccalaureate
IZMIR SAINT-JOSEPH FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Business Law
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW