Eda Gemici Özel

Eda Gemici is a Turkish-qualified lawyer with experience in international dispute resolution, commercial law, and the evolving frontier of technology law. She has advised on arbitration, mediation, corporate compliance, data protection, and intellectual property matters, and has worked extensively on disputes involving the construction and energy sectors. Her experience covers both complex contractual issues and cross-border conflicts, giving her a versatile perspective on commercial dispute settlement.

She began her career through internships focusing on enforcement, bankruptcy, and commercial law. After registering with the Istanbul Bar in 2019, she worked as an attorney handling commercial litigation, competition, international trade, and data protection cases. Over time, she expanded her practice to include arbitration, mediation, and sector-specific disputes in construction and energy, integrating these areas into her broader dispute resolution portfolio.

Eda holds an LL.M. in Law of Economics from Galatasaray University, where she researched “Arbitrability” and “The Legal Personality of Artificial Intelligence.” She also studied at the University of Salzburg as part of an academic exchange and attended advanced programs such as International Commercial Arbitration at King’s College London.

She actively participates in the arbitration community. In 2024, she attended numerous events held by arbitration community such as PAW, the ASA Below 40 Seminars, and spoke on the Women Leaders Panel at ISTAD. Beyond her legal practice, she has taken on leadership roles in civic organizations, including serving as President of JCI Besiktas in 2024 and being elected to the JCI Turkey Board for 2025. In recognition of her contributions, she was nominated for the Rising Star category at the 2024 Legal Leaders Awards.

Eda is a member of the Istanbul Bar Association, ICC Turkey, Young ISTAC, and ELSA. She is fluent in Turkish and English.

Nationality

Türkiye

Working Languages

English
Turkish

Areas of Expertise

International Commercial Law
Contract Law
International Dispute Resolution Arbitration
Mediation
Construction Law
Energy Law
IP Law

Bar Information

Istanbul, Türkiye, 2019