Deniz Al Sohabani
Introduction:
Deniz Kozakci Alsohabani earned her Bachelor of Law from Bilkent University, one of Türkiye's most prestigious institutions. She began her legal career as a trainee lawyer at a top-tier law firm in Türkiye, where she developed a strong foundation in legal practice. She furthered her education by obtaining an LLM in Law of Economics from İstanbul Bilgi University. In 2015, Ms. Deniz pursued advanced studies in the United States, completing a second master’s degree in Business with a specialization in International Trade from American University in Washington, DC.
Professional Law Career
Upon returning to Türkiye after her studies, Ms. Deniz joined a highly respected law firm specializing in Competition Law and Data Privacy.
Career at Sohaibani & Partners
Her growing expertise and contributions in these areas led her to join Sohaibani & Partners in 2018 as a Senior Legal Consultant. Her exceptional contributions to the firm, particularly in the areas of Competition Law, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, and general Business Law, led to her promotion to Partner at the Dubai office in 2023.
Unique Position and Impact
Ms. Deniz is the only active Turkish lawyer registered under the Saudi Bar Association as a legal practitioner, a distinction that highlights her unique position in the region. Over the past seven years, she has played a pivotal role in bridging the legal markets of Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, helping to attract Turkish companies to the Saudi legal market and significantly increasing the representation of Turkish clients before Saudi courts.
As a partner at Sohaibani & Partners, Ms. Deniz has been instrumental in the growth and development of the firm's Dubai office. She has led initiatives to expand the firm’s services in the Middle East, particularly in Competition Law, Intellectual Property, and Labor Law.