Yusuf Kilinc
Consultant Solicitor
Biography
Yusuf is a Consultant Solicitor at Greymore with over two decades of post-qualification experience spanning commercial and residential conveyancing, litigation, immigration, employment, and family law. He is a practising solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and also a registered foreign lawyer with the Istanbul and Mugla Bar Associations in Turkey.
He began his legal career at a high-street legal aid firm in North London before expanding into private practice, where he has since developed a diverse client following. Over the years, he has acted for a broad range of clients including international commercial entities, landlords, and private individuals, providing strategic advice and representation in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
In addition to his UK-based practice, he collaborates with legal professionals in Turkey, particularly in commercial litigation and procurement law. He recently served as chief legal negotiator in the Ermenek Dam Project, representing a foreign consortium in disputes with the Turkish government.
Area of Expertise
Commercial & Residential Conveyancing: Advising on the purchase and sale of freehold and leasehold property, business lease assignments, auction purchases, lease extensions under s42 notices, and right-to-buy transactions.
Commercial Litigation: Acting in breach of contract claims, insolvency actions, and cross-border disputes. Experienced in drafting and advising on agency, sole distributor, and exclusive distribution agreements.
Immigration Law: Advising on asylum and deportation matters, spouse and family visas, student and visitor entry clearance applications, and points-based business visas. Represents clients in appeals and judicial review proceedings.
Employment Law: Advising on employment contracts, disciplinary and grievance procedures, health and safety regulations, and representing clients in unfair and constructive dismissal claims.
Family Law: Advising on divorce (both contested and uncontested), child arrangements, residence and contact disputes, and non-molestation and specific issue orders.
Education
LLB (Hons) – Thames Valley University
Yusuf is Registered Foreign Lawyer at Istanbul and Mugla Bar Associations.