Ali Fuat Gurler

CV ALI FUAT GURLER I am a dual-qualified solicitor (England & Wales and Turkey)l and CIPP/E Certified, with over 2 years of experience advising corporate and individual clients across a range of legal areas, including corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, data protection; and with over 4 years of experience in real estate, and business immigration. I hold an LLB from one of Turkey’s most prestigious law faculties, and have practised in both jurisdictions. My cross-border legal background and commercial awareness enable me to deliver strategic, practical, and high-quality legal advice; and I am now seeking to further develop my career within a dynamic legal team. Email : gurleralifuat@gmail.com Address : MK8, Milton Keynes (ready to relocate or commute) Phone : +447716002500 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-fuat-gurler-429080ba/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2024 – Present Kreston Solicitors, London Solicitor ➢ Drafting and reviewing share purchase agreements (SPAs) and shareholders’ agreements (SHAs), ➢ Drafting and reviewing minutes of board of directors, board resolutions, shareholders’ resolutions, ➢ Drafting and reviewing articles of associations, amendments to various agreements, ➢ Advising on incorporation of companies and registration of trademarks, ➢ Reviewing and drafting NDAs, intercompany facility agreements, supply of goods or services agreements, loan agreements, consultancy contracts, engagement letters, franchise agreements, sale of business contracts, ➢ Drafting, negotiating and advising on distribution and agency agreements, supplier agreements software licences, intellectual property agreements, and IT/technology contracts includiing SaaS and associated licensing arrangements ➢ Advising corporate clients on compliance with data protection (GDPR), anti-money laundering regulation (AML regulations) and employment law regulations, ➢ Drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, policies and procedures for corporate clients including tech companies, ➢ Dealing with all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions. ➢ Managing full caseload for entire transactions including off-plan developments, leasehold resales, freehold, mortgages, remortgages, transfer of equity. ➢ Dealing with commercial property cases; reviewing heads of terms, drafting contracts, advising on leases, preparing sale of business contracts, reviewing the title, raising enquiries and reporting to the client. ➢ Drafting licences to assign, rent deposit deeds, deeds of surrender, licences to occupy and licences for alterations – negotiating on their terms. ➢ Undertaking legal due diligence on new clients, including conflict checks, AMLs, and KYC checks. June 2022 – Present Gurler Legal, London Consultant Solicitor ➢ Drafting and reviewing share purchase agreements (SPAs) and shareholders’ agreements (SHAs), ➢ Drafting and reviewing minutes of board of directors, board resolutions, shareholders’ resolutions, ➢ Drafting and reviewing articles of associations, amendments to various agreements, ➢ Advising on incorporation of companies and registration of trademarks, ➢ Reviewing and drafting NDAs, intercompany facility agreements, SaaS, supply of goods or services agreements, loan agreements, consultancy contracts, engagement letters, franchise agreements, software licences, intellectual property agreements, sale of business contracts, ➢ Advising corporate clients on compliance with data protection (GDPR), anti-money laundering regulation (AML regulations) and employment law regulations, ➢ Drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, policies and procedures for corporate clients, ➢ Managing complex cross-border business transactions for a corporate client with subsidiaries across Europe and Asia, ➢ Collaborating with law firms on sophisticated legal matters and maintaining effective communication throughout for my clients, ➢ Providing comprehensive immigration support to corporate clients, including sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker visa processes for their employees, and advice on a broad range of UK immigration routes. September 2023 – October 2024 Morgan Has Solicitors, London Consultant Solicitor ➢ Dealt with all aspects of residential property transactions. ➢ Undertook legal due diligence on new clients, including conflict checks, AMLs, and KYC checks. July 2023 – August 2024 Taylor Rose Solicitors, London Consultant Solicitor ➢ Dealt with all aspects of residential property transactions. ➢ Managed full caseload for entire transactions including leasehold resales, freehold, mortgages, remortgages. June 2022 – May 2023 Good Law Firm Ltd, London Consultant Solicitor ➢ Dealt with all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions. ➢ Reviewed heads of terms, drafting commercial property contracts, advising on leases, preparing sale of business contracts, reviewing the title, raising enquiries and reporting to the client. May 2021 – May 2022 Monarch Solicitors, Manchester/London Consultant Solicitor ➢ Dealt with all aspects of residential property transactions. ➢ Procured, reviewed and reported on title deeds, leases, property searches and title registers in Reports on Title. ➢ Undertaking legal due diligence on new clients, including conflict checks, AMLs, and KYC checks. September 2019 – April 2021 Freelance Legal Adviser, Manchester/London Freelance Lawyer ➢ Dealt with all aspects of residential property transactions. ➢ Procured, reviewed and reported on title deeds, leases, property searches and title registers in Reports on Title. ➢ Undertaking legal due diligence on new clients, including conflict checks, AMLs, and KYC checks. January 2019 – August 2019 Moroğlu Arseven Attorney Partnership, Istanbul Associate ➢ Drafted share purchase agreements, call option agreements, minutes of board of directors, board resolutions, shareholders’ resolutions, all other corporate precedents, shareholders’ agreements, articles of associations, amendments to various agreements for corporate and individual clients. ➢ Actively involved in civil/criminal litigation and mediation procedure. ➢ Drafted and reviewed petitions relating commercial, consumer, labor, real estate, criminal, administrative and obligation law disputes. ➢ Involved in enforcement and execution proceedings. ➢ Participated in drafting legal opinions. September 2017 – December 2018 Aksu Çalışkan Beygo Attorney Partnership, Istanbul Associate ➢ Drafted share purchase agreements, call option agreements, minutes of board of directors, board resolutions, shareholders’ resolutions, all other corporate precedents, shareholders’ agreements, articles of associations, amendments to various agreements for corporate and individual clients. ➢ Worked at the consultancy and litigation departments and dealt mainly with project finance deals, banking & finance law, general corporate law, corporate law related civil and criminal litigation. ➢ Conducted due diligence on project companies for purposes of bankability of the projects. ➢ Participated in other due diligence processes. ➢ Participated in drafting legal opinions, security agreements, CP checklists and guarantee letters on several project finance deals. ➢ Reviewed several general loan agreements and banking service agreements. June 2016 Göksu Safi Işık Attorney Partnership, Istanbul Summer Intern ➢ Translated numerous legal documents including court decisions, motions, memorandums, contracts, and general assembly documents for the firm. ➢ Undertook legal research regarding commercial, competition and company law matters. August 2016 Akıncı Law Firm, Istanbul Summer Intern ➢ Translated legal documents including court decisions, motions, memorandums and contracts. ➢ Assisted on filing plaintiff and reply petitions. ➢ Drafted reports on pending lawsuits. ➢ Undertook legal research regarding commercial, competition and company law matters. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND September 2013 – June 2017 Galatasaray University, Bachelor of Laws, Istanbul LL.B., GPA: 3.37/4.00 September 2016 – January 2017 University of Florence, Bachelor of Laws, Florence Erasmus Exchange Program, GPA: 26.6/30 September 2015 – June 2019 Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics, Eskisehir Economics, GPA: 3.18/4.00 ACHIEVEMENTS ➢ Passed Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) on first attempts, MCT (72%) in January 2020 and OSCE in November 2020 (71%). ➢ Passed IAA Level 1 Assessment (85%). ➢ Awarded "Outstanding Success Scholarship" by the Prime Ministry of Turkey following ranked 55th in the national university entrance exam of Turkey out of 2 million candidates in 2013. LANGUAGES ➢ Turkish (Native), English (Fluent), French (Advanced, acquired DELF B2 Diploma), SKILLS ➢ Legal research and analysis ➢ Drafting legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and resolutions ➢ Negotiation skills ➢ Project management skills ➢ Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal documents ➢ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team ➢ Fluency in multiple languages, including English, French, and Turkish ➢ Proficient in various software and cloud-based platforms, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack, LEAP and Notion, to effectively manage and communicate project tasks. MEMBERSHIPS ➢ Solicitors Regulation Authority, Member ➢ Immigration Advice Authority, Member ➢ Istanbul Bar Association, Member ➢ Galatasaray Sport Club, Member