GC Elite Türkiye 2025 Testimonials
"Thank you, Barış Agun, for organizing such a great event - GC Elite Türkiye -last night! It was an honor to be recognized as one of the individuals within the GC Elite Türkiye. I'm also grateful to the distinguished jury of respected lawyers for their time and consideration, and to the dedicated law students who supported the event with great enthusiasm and professionalism. Your contributions made the evening even more meaningful."
Sezin Turan, Legal Counsel
"My heartfelt thanks to Barış Agun, the visionary founder of the GC Elite initiative, for curating such a meaningful and elegantly executed event. This platform didn’t just recognize achievements — it united a community, sparked vital conversations, and elevated our shared journey."
Fatih Özdemir, Legal and Regulatory Affairs Director
"My heartfelt thanks to dear Barış Agun for bringing us all together and organizing such a meaningful event. It was also refreshing to see a jury-based system that recognized outstanding professionals in four different categories, rather than offering identical awards to all. This approach is a welcome development for our profession."
Müge Bulat Çetinkaya, Head of Legal and Compliance
"I sincerely thank the esteemed jury, Barış Agun — who has earned our respect with his integrity, diligence, and personality, and made immense contributions to the visibility and reputation of legal counsel."
Hande Karakülah, Legal and Scientific Director
"Thank you once again for the opportunity and for your commitment to celebrating the achievements in our field. I am sincerely grateful for your support and recognition."
Zeynep Derman Küçükonder, VP and General Counsel
"My sincere thanks to Barış Agun, the architect of the evening who has been organizing meaningful and impactful events for the Turkish legal sector with great effort and motivation throughout the year, including GC Elite, and to the jury members who honored me with this recognition."
Hande Mahmutoğlu, Deputy Legal Counsel
"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to dear Barış Agun, who brought this valuable event to life with great dedication and provided such a prestigious platform for the Turkish legal community."
Gülenay Kavcar, Senior Legal Counsel
"I would like to thank Barış Agun & GC Elite Türkiye and all of my esteemed colleagues for the wonderful organization held at Feriye last evening."
Burcu Sönmezyalçın Döker, General Counsel
"Many thanks to Barış Agun for organizing such a thoughtful and inspiring event that brought together so many brilliant legal professionals."
Gizem Maden Bayrak, Senior Legal Counsel
"Huge thanks to dear Barış Agun who put so much heart into organizing such a beautiful night at Feriye Palace and bringing so many brilliant people from the industry together."
Elçin Erdinç, Head of Legal
"A big thank you to Barış Agun for organizing such an exceptional evening—every detail reflected thoughtfulness and excellence."
Seda Önoğlu Karakartal, Head of Legal
"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed jury members whose support contributed to this meaningful recognition; to Mr. Barış Agun, whose visionary contributions and unwavering support continue to enrich the Turkish legal community; and to all those who were part of this special evening."
Erkut Çelik, Senior Legal Counsel
"The award I received from GC Elite Türkiye at the GC Elite Awards last night stands as a symbol of my dedication over the years and the journey I’ve walked. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the esteemed Barış Agun
and the evaluation committee for this meaningful recognition."
Seda Çiftçi Mabit, Senior Legal Manager
"I thank to Mr. Barış Agun for this unique organization arranged among In-House Legal Counsels, I am happy and honoured to be a part of it!"
Büşra Özellibeş Bozkurt, Legal and Compliance Senior Manager
"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Barış Agun the visionary behind this organization that creates significant added value in the Turkish legal landscape."
Tuğçe Aslan, Compliance Specialist
"I would like to sincerely thank dear Barış Agun, the visionary behind this meaningful organization, for his dedication and for making this entire journey so special."
Özlem Tavaslıoğlu, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
"I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Barış Agun and the distinguished members of the #GCEliteTürkiye jury for this prestigious recognition and for organizing such an inspiring initiative."
Cansu Ünal, Senior Company Lawyer
"The atmosphere created by the event not only celebrates achievements; It brought with it professional sharing, inspiration and solidarity. I would also like to thank Barış Agun, the architect of this special night, for his kind invitation."
Gizem Bayrak, Senior Legal Counsel
"Many thanks to Barış Agun for organizing this excellent event and for his support of the in-house legal community."
Gözde Yolal, Legal Director
"I would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to this wonderful & unforgettable event; especially Barış Agun - the founder of BA Consultancy and the entire selection committee."
Müge Dolay, Legal Director
"Many thanks to Barış Agun for the impeccable organization and for creating a platform that brings together some of the most respected General Counsels in Türkiye."
Ezgi Yüksel Küngerü, Legal Team Leader
"My sincere thanks to dear Barıs Agun for all his efforts in making GC Elite Türkiye 2025 possible. Thanks to him, I also had the opportunity to reconnect with many esteemed colleagues."
Özlem Akyüz Atamer, Head of Legal
"🌟 What a Night to Remember! 🌟 Honoured and truly grateful to have been recognized as a GC Elite Türkiye 2025 "Luminary" at last night's unforgettable GC Elite Türkiye Awards Ceremony. Being in the company of such inspiring peers and thought leaders made the evening all the more special. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers and sponsors for hosting such a world-class event, and congratulations to all the incredible professionals who were recognized across various categories. It is a privilege to be part of this vibrant and forward-thinking community."
Aksit Berkay Noyan, Chief Legal Officer
"Big thanks to Barış Agun for gathering so many brilliant GCs across Türkiye. It was a truly wonderful night—great energy, inspiring people. Proud to be among them!"
Zeynep Gazali Duran, Director of Legal Affairs and Compliance Officer
"Attending the #GCEliteTürkiye2025 event at Feriye was an incredible experience for me. Heartfelt thanks to the event’s architect Barış Agun, the jury members, and everyone who contributed to making it happen."
Zeynep Coşkun, Head of Legal and Compliance
"My heartfelt thanks to Barış Agun, the founder of BA Business Development Agency , for meticulously planning and bringing this memorable evening to life down to the finest detail."
Nurdan Peksak, Attorney at Law
"But I’m breaking that silence for a good reason — to thank and congratulate Barış Agun (who is truly unique and special in everything he does.) for organizing such a well-curated and meaningful gathering. I’m sure there’s a huge amount of effort behind it, and it clearly showed. A big congratulations to the whole team."
Merve Balti, Legal Representative of Türkiye
"My sincere appreciation also goes to Barış Agun, whose vision and leadership brought GC Elite Türkiye to life. In a world where in-house legal professionals often operate behind the scenes, this platform brings well-deserved visibility to our work, affirming our strategic, ethical, and organizational impact. Thank you for creating a space that brings us together not only to be seen but to be inspired."
Hamdi Timuçin Demir, Head of Legal and Compliance
"I’m really happy to be recognized in the Individual Category at the GC Elite Türkiye 2025 organized by Barış Agun. Many thanks to him for this excellent event and his dedication to bring all in-house legal community together, as always."
Dilara Tahaoğlu, Legal and Compliance Counsel
"I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Barış Agun and the GC Elite Türkiye team for making this meaningful event possible and for supporting the visibility of young legal professionals."
Mina Akbulut, Senior Lawyer
"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Barış Agun for his dedicated and meticulous efforts in organizing this prestigious event, which successfully brought together in-house legal professionals. I also wish to thank everyone involved in making this special evening possible. It was a distinct pleasure to meet and engage with many esteemed colleagues and law students."
Zeynep Kiriş Yıldırım, Senior Lawyer
"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Barış Agun for his dedicated and meticulous efforts in organizing this prestigious event, which successfully brought together in-house legal professionals. I also wish to thank everyone involved in making this special evening possible. It was a distinct pleasure to meet and engage with many esteemed colleagues and law students."
Zeynep Kiriş Yıldırım, Senior Lawyer
"I would like to thank Barış Agun, who contributed the most to the magnificent award ceremony held in Feriye, and the esteemed jury who deemed me worthy of the award, and congratulate my other colleagues who received awards"
Serdar Aslan, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs
"A heartfelt thank you as well to Mr. Barış Agun, Barış Agun whose vision have made a valuable impact on the Turkish legal community."
Bengi Doğa, Corporate / Compliance Legal Director
"We extend our sincere thanks to Barış Agun for organising such an outstanding event, and for his efforts in bringing this vibrant community together."
The British Chamber of Commerce Turkey
"A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Barış Agun for his kind invitation and warm congratulations, as well as for organizing such a thoughtful and well-executed event."
Demet Ceylan Demircan, Legal and Compliance Director
"I am sincerely grateful to the esteemed Barış Agun and the jury members who made this opportunity possible. GC Elite Türkiye is a valuable platform that fosters connection and collaboration among legal professionals, helping us build a stronger, more cooperative community and elevate the knowledge and standards of the Turkish legal market."
Gulce Peker Bingüler, Senior Legal Counsel
"Grateful to Barış Agun for his vision and dedication in bringing this inspiring community together, and to everyone who contributed to this meaningful event."
Durhan Kurt,
"My sincere thanks to Barış Agun for organizing this valuable initiative for the Turkish legal community and also to the selection committee for these distinguished recognitions."
Sedat Tatar, General Counsel
"Many thanks to Barış Agun for this organization,unforgettable night and his kind words,and to the jury members for the award."
Begüm Gedik, Attorney at Law
"My heartfelt thanks to Barış Agun and everyone who contributed to this inspiring organization."
Ecen Deniz Ege, Legal Expert
"And special thanks to Barış Agun, whose vision and dedication continue to bring the Turkish legal community together."
Berkay Sezer, Senior Legal Counsel
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Barış Agun who contributed greatly to organizing the wonderful award ceremony, as well as to the esteemed jury who deemed me worthy of this recognition."
Miray İliksoy Baran, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs
"Huge thanks to #BarışAgun and the entire selection committee for the impeccable organization and for curating such an inspiring gathering of top-tier General Counsels. A masterclass in bringing excellence together."
Burcu Özsevinç, Director of Legal and Compliance
"A heartfelt thank you to Barış Agun for creating more than an award - a platform that connects, uplifts, and redefines excellence in our field."
Damlanur İpek, Legal Counsel and Compliance Specialist
"Heartfelt thanks to Barış Agun and BA Business Development Agency for the GC Elite initiative and inspiration which brought all of us together with continuous efforts and belief to make this organization happen with significant participation and support from legal professionals."
Başak Gürbüz, Director of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
