Cihan Mercan joined Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı in 2016. He has been involved in the settlement of various disputes and has acted in litigation and arbitration cases. Cihan’s practice mainly focuses on commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, as well as enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Turkey. He also has experience in energy law, particularly in oil & gas matters, and regularly advises clients on Turkish public tender legislation. Combining his experience in energy & infrastructure projects and dispute resolution, Cihan successfully advises and represents clients in complex disputes.
After three years’ experience in the Firm, Cihan relocated to the UK for one year to pursue a master’s level degree at the University of Oxford (Magister Juris). After completing his master’s degree, he returned to the Firm in 2020. He recently qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales, making him a dual-qualified attorney.
Practice Areas & Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Energy & Infrastructure
Languages
Turkish
English
German
French
Memberships
Istanbul (Erkek) High School Alumni Association
Galatasaray University Alumni Association
Oxford Union
ICC Young Arbitrators Forum
Young International Arbitration Group
Young ISTAC (Istanbul Arbitration Centre)
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