Hatice Ebrar Dere

Istanbul Bar-registered attorney with experience in corporate advisory, company governance and commercial matters, including independently managing the end-to-end liquidation of a joint-stock company. Seeking to develop a career in corporate and M&A practice.

Independent Legal Advisor at Education-sector joint-stock company (corporate client) (2025-12 – Present)

• Provide day-to-day corporate advisory services, including preparation of corporate resolutions, contracts, and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (Trade Registry) filings.
• Led the end-to-end liquidation of a joint-stock company following a governance vacuum: secured court appointment of a trustee, convened the general assembly, coordinated board re-election, and completed Trade Registry filings.

Legal Trainee at Demir & Partners Law Firm (Legal 500 EMEA 2026) (2024-07 – 2025-10)

• Managed a 600+ file portfolio for a logistics-sector corporate client, conducting legal risk analysis and preparing monthly strategic reports for the client's management.
• Handled employment, commercial, and administrative disputes end-to-end, from filing through resolution.

Student Intern at Demir & Partners Law Firm (Legal 500 EMEA 2026) (2023-12 – 2023-12)

• Drafted legal filings and correspondence across multiple practice areas; was offered a Legal Trainee position on completion in recognition of strong performance.

Summer Intern at DERIS Intellectual Property Attorneys (Legal 500 EMEA 2026) (2022-08 – 2022-08)

• Conducted trademark clearance searches via TÜRKPATENT and prepared risk analyses and opposition filings, gaining specialized training in Industrial Property Law.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law – Istanbul University (2019 – 2024)

IELTS Academic in English Language Proficiency – Stafford House, London (2025-10 – 2025-12)