Melis Özdemir has been a member of the Istanbul Bar Association since 2022 and is also admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales. This dual qualification enables her to advise clients with a comprehensive understanding of both the Turkish and Anglo-Saxon legal systems.
As the founder of Lotus Law & Consultancy, she practises in the areas of commercial law, corporate law, contract law, employment law, enforcement and bankruptcy law, and dispute resolution. A significant part of her professional practice focuses on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution methods. She provides strategic legal solutions that ensure both legal security and commercial alignment for her clients, particularly in the preparation of international contracts, corporate compliance processes, corporate restructurings, and arbitration proceedings.
Lotus Law & Consultancy focuses on assisting foreign individuals and international companies investing in Turkey, while also providing legal consultancy to established Turkish corporate clients. Within this scope, the firm aims to create the necessary legal framework for clients to operate in a secure and sustainable business environment in Turkey.
Fluent in both Turkish and English, Melis Özdemir combines her knowledge of dual legal systems with an interdisciplinary perspective to deliver reliable, holistic, and strategic solutions to her clients at both local and international levels.
Regulatory Notice
Melis Özdemir, who is admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales, provides legal services through Lotus Law & Consultancy, an entity that is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The legal services offered through Lotus Law & Consultancy are provided exclusively under Turkish law and other applicable non-reserved jurisdictions. Accordingly, neither Lotus Law & Consultancy nor Ms. Melis Özdemir undertakes or provides any reserved legal activities within England and Wales. The legal services carried out through Lotus Law & Consultancy are regulated in accordance with the applicable laws of Turkey and supervised by the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) and Istanbul Bar Association.
Lotus Law and Consultancy is an Istanbul-based law firm operating with an international vision. Our practice areas include core fields such as commercial law, corporate law, contracts, labor law, enforcement and bankruptcy law, and dispute resolution.
Fetih Mah. Eski Çiftlik Yolu Cad. No:43 Kat:4 Daire:8 Ataşehir/İSTANBUL
Phone: +90 542 562 01 49
E-mail: info@lotuslawfirm.com.tr
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