About Us
Your Bridge to Business in Turkey
"Kopru JSC" was born to bring a new breath to the consulting industry. We wanted to create an environment in which problems are minimized. With a strong team, we decided to open doors for business people to conduct their work smoothly. We focused nearly 30 years of experience on this goal.
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"Kopru JSC" combines historical experience with today's needs. It not only guides investors seeking to do business in Turkey; it also empowers them to write their own story. Each of our consultants is a solution-oriented and reliable guide, expert in legal and financial matters.
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Whether you come from the Middle East, Europe, or elsewhere, "Kopru JSC" brings you to the most reliable bridge in the business world, right in the heart of Istanbul. Because we add value to your business while confidently building your story.
Our Team
Adv. Tahir SÖNMEZ
Tahir SÖNMEZ graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law in 1995. He has been working as a lawyer and consultant in Commercial and Investment Law for nearly 30 years. He spent approximately four years in various countries in the Middle East, primarily in Dubai. She is registered with the Istanbul 2st Bar Association (registration number 447). He speaks Arabic and English. He is married with two children.
Sherif SAMIR
​Sherif SAMIR has over 25 years of international consulting experience in business development and strategic investments, having worked in the Gulf States, North Africa, and Türkiye. His areas of expertise include conducting feasibility studies and developing new projects, managing and resolving legal and administrative issues, opening new international commercial collaboration channels, and supporting financing, fundraising, and acquisition agreements. He is married with four children. He speaks advanced English, Arabic, and Turkish.
Adv. Özgü DOÄžAN
Attorney Özgü DOÄžAN graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law in 2016 and completed her master's degree in Health Law at Galatasaray University. She primarily focuses on corporate law and insurance law. She is registered with the Istanbul 1st Bar Association (registration number 60589). She speaks English. She is married with one child.
Senior Colonel (Retd) Güven KILAVUZ
Güven KILAVUZ served with distinction in the Turkish Army for 25 years. A retired Senior Colonel, he specialized in logistics, movement, and transportation (Mov & Tpt) planning and operations. He commanded transportation units at the platoon and company levels for 13 years and held key headquarters positions. Most recently, he served as the ACOS (2020-2021) responsible for Civil Transportation Capability and System Development at the Turkish General Staff. He specializes in logistics, organization, supervision, and problem-solving, and is fluent in English. He is married with two children.
Adv. Abdurrahim KÜÇÜK
CPA Halil YAVUZ
Abdurrahim KÜÇÜK graduated from the University of Jordan Faculty of Law in 1992 and from the University of Istanbul Faculty of Law in 1996. Before beginning his legal career, he worked as a columnist, foreign correspondent, and export manager. He gained a broad perspective in global business and communications. He began his legal career in 1998 and continues his career as a lawyer, mediator, and certified Arabic linguist. He is the author of nine books: three poetry books, two novels, two research studies, and three essays.
Halil YAVUZ graduated from the Department of Computer Programming at Istanbul University's Faculty of Political Sciences. He holds certificates of competence as a computer programmer, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Independent Auditor issued by the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (KGK) and the Capital Markets Board (CMB). He is also a sworn expert in Istanbul courts. He has actively served as a Chief Auditor in the auditing of tax and financial processes in numerous sectors, particularly joint-stock companies, holding companies, factoring companies, and financial leasing companies. He is married with two children. He speaks English and Arabic.
S&M Specialist Ahmet T. ÖZTÜRK
S&M Coordinator Arif KAYA
Sales and Marketing Specialist Ahmet Tahir ÖZTÜRK is a graduate of Marmara University, Department of Marketing and Advertising. Throughout his career, he has served as a manager in the sales and marketing departments of various companies across different industries. He has experience in developing sales strategies, market analysis, customer relationship management, and team coordination. With a goal-oriented approach, he contributes to the growth and success of the companies he works with. He is married and lives in Istanbul.
Arif KAYA is a second-year Advertising student at Kadir Has University. He has experience in video editing, photo retouching, and artificial intelligence applications. Through university simulation agency projects, he has worked with well-known coffee, pharmaceutical, and ice cream brands. In addition, he has professional experience in e-sports and currently continues gaming as a hobby. He has an intermediate level of proficiency in English and Arabic.