Nehir Atalay is an internationally trained legal professional specializing in arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution. With a strong academic foundation in both Turkish and French legal systems, she provides comprehensive legal support in complex international disputes across a range of sectors.
Fluent in English and French, Nehir focuses on international arbitration, corporate and commercial law, and contractual matters. She has experience in arbitration proceedings under several institutional rules including ICC, LCIA, and AAA, and regularly assists with the drafting of legal submissions, reviewing commercial contracts, and advising on corporate governance procedures.
Her international legal training and practical experience allow her to approach multifaceted disputes with clarity and precision, offering strategic and tailored solutions to clients engaged in global business activities
-Galatasaray University, Faculty of Law (Turkish Law Equivalency)
-Strasbourg University, Faculty of Law (L.L.M)
-Strasbourg University, Faculty of Law (LLB)
-İstanbul Saint-Joseph French High School
-Istanbul Bar Association
-Turkish
-English
-French
-Union of Turkish Bar Associations
-Construction
-Infrastructure and engineering
-Energy (oil, gas and renewables)
-Mining and natural resources
-Media and entertainment
-International commercial and investment arbitration
-Cross-border dispute resolution
-Corporate governance and advisory
-Enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards
-Set-aside of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards
-Media and entertainment
-Advisory
-Support in negotiating settlements at any stage of arbitration or litigation, when appropriate
-Acting as counsel or co-counsel in commercial arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional
-Advocacy in alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediation, expert determination, and dispute boards