Hakan Oygur
Content Writer, Attorney At Law
Halifax,NS
Summary
Creative writer and editor with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories, skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing.
Engaged deeply and frequently in creative and writing phases of the legal documents with a focus on picking the right terminology to coherently create a narrative and pursue a strategy to fit for purpose.
Wrote in Sunday supplement of nation wide, as well as online version, newspaper in Turkey called Radikal 2, which consisted of articles on social, political and cultural issues of the day. Acted as editor and writer of two literature magazines in Ankara at the university and post-graduation, respectively called Kum Saati and Yalınayak. Created numerous short stories, essays and memoirs.
Keeps up a travel blog at https://oygurhakan.wordpress.com/
Drafted, reviewed, revised, amended, executed legal documents including pleadings, legal advice, contracts, reports, translated legal documents, worded board resolutions, decisions, undertook verbal and written communications as a part of his position as in house counsel at public companies he worked for bringing over 16 years of related experience.
Engaged deeply and frequently in creative and writing phases of the legal documents with a focus on picking the right terminology to coherently create a narrative fit for the purpose.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Attorney
BOTAS Petroleum Pipeline Corporation
Ankara, Turkey
05.2011 - 12.2023
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation numerous cases to be initiated/having initiated by/against Client before courts of state and international arbitration.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest. Prepared and filed hundreds of pleadings, motions and other legal documents in civil, administrative, commercial, labour, tender law court proceedings over course of almost 12 years.
- Reviewed, commented on draft pleadings, conferred with colleagues on pertinent issues to finalize them in 7 international arbitration cases.
- Provided legal counsel to client on hundreds of diverse matters pertaining to civil, commercial, administrative and financial issues, commercial relations with costumers, retaining employees, execution and implementation of construction, maintenance, repair, service provision, sale and purchase contracts.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise client on numerous business and legal transactions.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Represented client in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Represented client in civil, public administration, commercial, labour litigation and appeals in state courts.
- Counseled client on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for client.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent national law and international arbitration precedents.
Litigation Lawyer
Self Employed
Ankara, Turkey
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state laws and legal precedents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for over 20 cases.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Researched and wrote bunch of contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed over 100 pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Counsel
Turkish Atomic Energy Agency
Ankara, Turkey
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise client on over 20 business and legal transactions.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for client.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state laws and international rules and legal precedents
- Prepared and filed numerous pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented client in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to client.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Law
Ankara University
ANKARA 09.1997 - 09.2002
Skills
Legal Document Writing, Reviewing and Editing
Legal Research and Review
Imaginative thinking
Effective writing
Editing and proofreading
Content strategy, creation, editing
Strong vocabulary
Descriptive language
Creative writing
Creative collaboration
Written communication
Continuous improvement
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Affiliations
Member of Ankara Bar since 2006
Certification
Nuclear Law
Timeline
Attorney
BOTAS Petroleum Pipeline Corporation
05.2011 - 12.2023
Litigation Lawyer
Self Employed
10.2009 - 01.2011
Counsel
Turkish Atomic Energy Agency
06.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Law
Ankara University
09.1997 - 09.2002
Nuclear Law
Aug 2009