Koray Söğüt is a Partner in the Istanbul office and the head of the local Dispute Resolution service line.

With more than 20 years of experience, Koray brings extensive expertise and knowledge in corporate and commercial litigation, administrative proceedings, and criminal matters. He focuses in particular on shareholder and M&A disputes, disputes arising from distribution contracts and unfair competition, real estate disputes, bankruptcy, and white-collar crime. His clients include governments, international corporations, private equity firms, banks, and large industrial conglomerates, whom he represents before courts at all levels in Turkey. Koray is also a mediator and handles arbitration matters.

I am delighted to highly recommend Koray Söğütfor their exemplary legal services and unwavering dedication to their clients. My experience with Koray Söğüt has been outstanding, characterized by their deep understanding of business dynamics, exceptional legal expertise, accessibility, and remarkable composure in handling conflicts and complex issues.

Koray Sogut is a very hands-on lawyer. He is very easy to communicate with and has a great amount of experience. One of his very unique qualities is the ability to level with each kind of counterparty. He is extremely practical.

Legal 500 / Chambers Europe, 2025

RECENT ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDE ADVISING*

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• A MULTINATIONAL CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY in a high-stakes administrative dispute before the Turkish Competition Authority, successfully challenging a penalty decision and navigating complex regulatory arguments
• AN AMERICAN MULTINATIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY in an unfair competition case, addressing novel issues around market entry strategies and regulatory compliance in the rapidly evolving transportation sector
• AN INTERNATIONAL HOME APPLIANCES MANUFACTURER in an enforcement lawsuit, managing cross-border aspects of debt recovery and ensuring efficient execution proceedings in Turkey
• A GLOBAL BEVERAGE COMPANY in a commercial receivables dispute, where strategic litigation management was critical to protecting financial interests
• AN INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE AND RETAIL GROUP on a commercial litigation matter concerning real estate and contractual obligations, involving multi-party negotiations and dispute resolution tactics
• A MAJOR MINING COMPANY in a mining law dispute, addressing regulatory and environmental considerations in addition to contractual claims

*Experience prior to joining Kinstellar.

EDUCATION

• 2008: University of Exeter, UK, LL.M.
• 2006: Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey, LL.M.
• 2002: Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey, LL.B.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Istanbul Bar Association

LANGUAGES

Turkish, English