August 2025 – Kinstellar is delighted to announce that Koray Söğüt, a highly regarded dispute resolution lawyer, has joined our Istanbul office as Partner and head of the dispute resolution service line. His arrival marks the launch of Kinstellar’s dispute resolution practice in Turkey — a significant step in expanding our capabilities in this core area. With his outstanding reputation, track record and deep expertise, Koray will play a central role in building and leading our dispute resolution offering in Istanbul, ensuring seamless support for clients on complex local and cross-border matters.
With more than 20 years of experience, Koray Söğüt brings extensive expertise and knowledge in corporate and commercial litigation, administrative proceedings, and criminal matters. He focuses in particular on shareholder and M&A disputes, disputes arising from distribution contracts and unfair competition, real estate disputes, bankruptcy, and white-collar crime. His clients include governments, international corporations, private equity firms, banks, and large industrial conglomerates, whom he represents before courts at all levels in Turkey. Koray is also a mediator and handles arbitration matters.
Koray is consistently recognised by international legal directories as a leading practitioner in his field. Clients commend him for ‘‘his exemplary legal services and unwavering dedication to their clients’’, while also highlighting ‘‘his deep understanding of business dynamics, exceptional legal expertise, accessibility, and remarkable composure in handling conflicts and complex issues’’. (Legal 500, 2025) In addition, in the latest edition of Chambers Europe, clients describe him as “a very practical lawyer’’, adding that “he always delves into the details of the case” and praise “his ability to find common ground with the opposing party, being extremely pragmatic.”
He has also recently been recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Client Choice – Commercial Litigation by the Lexology Index, a distinction which reflects both his international standing and the consistent trust of his clients.
Before joining Kinstellar, Koray was a Partner at an international firm in Istanbul. Earlier in his career, he also worked with top-tier law firms, further strengthening his cross-border perspective.
"We are delighted to welcome Koray to Kinstellar. His arrival marks an important milestone in the continued growth of our Istanbul office. Koray’s outstanding reputation, depth of experience and international perspective perfectly match our ambition to become the go-to firm for complex dispute resolution matters in Turkey and across the region.
Kristóf Ferenczi, Kinstellar’s Firm Managing Partner"
"Joining Kinstellar feels like a natural step. The firm is on an exciting growth path, and I look forward to contributing to that momentum. Kinstellar’s regional platform, cross-border capabilities and collaborative culture offer an excellent fit — not just for me, but also for our clients.
Koray Söğüt, new Kinstellar Partner"