Turkey

Güzeldere Balkan Göçen Attorney Partnership (“GBG”) is a full-service law firm based in Istanbul, providing legal services to a wide range of domestic and international clients since 2000. The firm’s key practice areas include Employment Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Tax, Data Protection, Dispute Resolution, M&A, and Contracts Law. GBG represents clients from sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, FMCG, energy, media, and technology.

Employment law is one of GBG’s primary areas of expertise, with vast experience on both litigation and preventive law. The firm advises clients on compliance, internal investigations, employee relations, and HR policy development. With the rise of employee mobility and multi-country working, GBG supports clients in managing cross-border employment structures and aligning local practices with global requirements. The team is also experienced in assisting with internal investigations led by multinational headquarters, ensuring that both global and local legal standards are met.

GBG consists of 4 partners and 10 associates. The firm maintains a collaborative internal structure and a strong focus on practical, business-oriented solutions. Every matter is overseen by a partner to ensure consistency, quality, and client confidence.

Mr. Erdem Balkan, advises clients on employment strategies, compliance, cross-border projects, and employee mobility. He is involved in internal investigations and audit processes across competition, employment and data protection law. A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Law, he holds LL.M. degrees from İstanbul Bilgi University on business law and Vanderbilt University on media and entertainment law. He provides strategic guidance in complex cases, focusing on practical, tailored, and solution-oriented legal advice.

Ms. Nihan Paşavul is experienced in drafting and structuring employment contracts, termination notices, internal policies, and performance and incentive schemes. With a strong focus on compliance, she ensures that documentation and HR practices align with Turkish legislation while meeting the operational needs of global businesses.