Irem Kanbay
Business Development Executive
Biography
Irem is a Business Development Executive, where she drives growth initiatives, identifies strategic opportunities, and cultivates high-value client relationships with a forward-thinking approach. She possesses particular expertise in cross-border matters, expertly guiding clients through complex international commercial challenges.
As a qualified lawyer and an accredited Civil, Commercial, and Workplace Mediator fluent in both English and Turkish, Irem continues to expand her professional portfolio with a focus on corporate strategy and international commercial law. By combining a rigorous foundation in legal practice with an LL.M. in International Commercial Law, she brings analytical precision and sharp commercial insight. Her ability to develop practical, results-driven solutions ensures she delivers tangible value for both international clients and the practice alike.
Outside of work, she enjoys tennis, yoga, and snowboarding, and spends her time exploring new destinations with friends and family, reflecting her curiosity and outward-looking perspective.
Area of Expertise
Irem specialises in business development and cross-border commercial matters, advising clients and supporting strategic growth mandates.
Business Development and Client Relations: Irem identifies strategic opportunities and builds strong professional networks, leveraging her commercial insight and proactive approach. She supports clients in navigating complex markets and aligning business goals with the firm’s specialised services.
Corporate and Commercial Law: A qualified lawyer with a background in corporate and commercial matters, Irem advises on corporate strategy, investment structuring, and commercial transactions, including M&A support, due diligence, and drafting contracts and shareholder agreements.
Cross-Border Matters: Irem facilitates high-value cross-border projects, including international contracts, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance, providing strategic advice that bridges multiple jurisdictions.
Dispute Resolution & Mediation: An accredited mediator, Irem has experience in contentious commercial and property-related disputes, providing the legal analysis and strategic ADR support necessary to achieve efficient, out-of-court outcomes.
Education
• LL.M. in International Commercial Law (Distinction) – City, University of London
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Prize for International Corporate Finance
• LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) – Özyeğin University, Istanbul
Member of Civil Mediation Council (CMC) since 2025.