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Melike Naz Tever is recognized for her specialized expertise in commercial, corporate and contract law, with a particular focus on the media and entertainment industry. With a strong foundation in Turkish law and a solid understanding of international legal frameworks, she provides strategic legal counsel to both local and international clients, especially in managing complex commercial disputes and aligning legal strategies with business objectives.

Fluent in Turkish, English, and French, Melike is well-equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional matters and cross-border legal challenges. Her experience spans advising clients in the dynamic and highly regulated media and entertainment sector, where she regularly navigates intricate regulatory environments and compliance issues. Melike’s client-oriented approach, combined with her in-depth legal knowledge, allows her to deliver practical and forward-thinking solutions in both transactional and contentious matters.

  • -University of Westminster London, Intellectual Property Rights in the Entertaintment Business (LL.M.)
    -Istanbul Bilgi University Law Faculty (LL.B.)
    -İstanbul Saint-Benoît 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 law
    -Advisory

  • -Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
    -Issuance of legal opinions on Turkish law.
    -Representation as counsel /or co-counsel in commercial arbitration proceedings, whether ad hoc or under institutional rules.
    -Negotiate various talent agreements, including those with actors, producers, directors, and musicians.
    -Collaborate closely with third-party production companies to ensure effective coordination of legal and contractual aspects throughout the production process.
    -Maintain a strong understanding of the legal intricacies within the media and entertainment industry.
    -Identify legal issues, assess and calculate risks based on different business scenarios, and provide legal solutions arising in day-to-day operations across all areas of contractual arrangements and commercial practices.
    -Case assessment and strategic advice.
    -Corporate housekeeping
    -Compliance and regulatory issues
    -Employment law issues

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Marif Law Firm invites applications from outstanding legal professionals and promising trainees eager to excel in international dispute resolution. We strive to create a peaceful work environment where all team members feel valued and respected at a firm which is both inclusive and friendly but always professional. We embrace hybrid and flexible working hours, effectively allowing our employees to balance their professional and personal lives.

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