Sena arzu Karakaş

A qualified attorney holding a Law degree from Marmara University with professional experience in corporate legal consultancy, litigation management, and commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Experienced in providing strategic legal support to corporate clients, identifying potential legal risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks. Currently working at Erden & Partners, handling a broad range of corporate, litigation and commercial legal matters, including contract management, data protection and privacy law, regulations and corporate compliance.

Skilled in managing litigation and enforcement proceedings, conducting comprehensive legal research, and advising on regulatory developments affecting business operations. Combining strong analytical thinking and legal expertise with a solution-oriented approach, I am committed to delivering effective legal solutions, protecting corporate interests, and contributing to sustainable business operations.

Lawyer at ERDEN & PARTNERS (2026-09 – Present)

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and revising various types of agreements, including service, consultancy, supply, purchase and sale, lease, employment, NDA, distribution, partnership, and settlement agreements.
• Providing legal consultancy and ongoing legal support to corporate clients on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions, assessments, and memoranda on various legal matters.
• Managing litigation proceedings in civil, commercial, labor, and criminal law matters, including the preparation of petitions, statements of defense, appeals, and other legal submissions.
• Following up on enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings, including debt collection, attachment procedures, and the protection of clients' legal interests.
• Advising companies on employment law matters, including employment agreements, termination procedures, employee rights, and workplace-related legal disputes.
• Providing legal assistance in corporate law matters, including the preparation and review of board resolutions, general assembly documents, and corporate records.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and assessing their potential impact on clients' business operations.

Lawyer at KARAKAŞ & KARAKAŞ (2024-11 – 2026-09)

• Managing and following up on litigation proceedings before Civil, Commercial, Labor, and Criminal Courts.
• Drafting and submitting statements of claim, statements of defense, petitions, appeals, objections.
• Conducting enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings, including debt collection, payment orders, attachment requests, and asset seizure procedures.
• Representing clients in enforcement offices and courts throughout litigation and enforcement processes.
• Preparing legal petitions and objections against payment orders, enforcement proceedings, and other procedural actions.
• Following up on injunctions, precautionary attachments, and other protective legal measures.
• Conducting legal research and examining Supreme Court precedents to support litigation strategies and legal arguments.
• Attending court hearings, monitoring case developments, and coordinating procedural requirements and deadlines.
• Managing legal correspondence and procedural transactions with courts, enforcement offices, public authorities, and other relevant institutions.
• Providing legal consultancy to individual and corporate clients on civil, commercial, employment, and criminal law matters.
• Reviewing and drafting contracts, protocols, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Evaluating legal risks, developing case strategies, and advising clients on dispute resolution and recovery of receivables.

Legal Intern at KOLLEKTİF HUKUK (2023-11 – 2024-11)

• Following up on ongoing litigation proceedings before civil, commercial, labor, and criminal courts.
• Attending court hearings and conducting follow-ups at courthouses, enforcement offices, and other judicial institutions.
• Conducting legal research and reviewing legislation and legal doctrine
• Reviewing, drafting, and organizing various legal documents and commercial agreements.
• Assisting in the preparation, review, and execution of contracts, protocols, and other legal instruments.
• Conducting notary-related procedures, including document certification, signature verification, and power of attorney transactions.
• Following up on enforcement proceedings, payment orders, objections, and debt collection processes.
• Preparing legal correspondence, notices, warnings, and formal applications to public institutions.

LL.B. in Faculty of Law – MARMARA UNIVERSITY (2019 – 2023)