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Rıza Yücel - UMAY Legal

Rıza is one of the co-heads of the Corporate and M&A practice at UMAY. His practice encompasses corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and real estate, with a particular focus on structuring and executing complex transactions. Rıza provides legal advice to his clients on every aspect of their business operations, from corporate governance and day-to-day compliance to strategic investments and cross-border deals.


With extensive experience in M&A and equity investment transactions, Rıza provides comprehensive legal guidance throughout the entire deal lifecycle, including structuring, negotiation, and closing. Drawing on his prior background in litigation, he offers clients a balanced and pragmatic perspective, enabling him to anticipate and mitigate risks effectively in both transactional and contentious matters.


Rıza has been recognized by leading international legal directories as a key lawyer in the fields of corporate, commercial, and M&A practice areas, reflecting his reputation for precision, responsiveness, and strategic insight.


Practice Areas:

  • Corporate & Commercial

  • Dispute  Resolution

  • Employment

  • Investigations & White-Collar Crimes

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Real Estate

Education:

Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Law (LL.B.)

Languages

English, German, Turkish

Bars & Associations

Istanbul Bar Association

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