Kumsal Kaleli Zibert
Kumsal Kaleli Zibert is a dual‑qualified commercial solicitor (England & Wales and Türkiye) and serves as Partner and Head of Operations for Türkiye at Oracle Law Global. With over 14 years of legal experience across contentious and non‑contentious corporate work, Kumsal is recognised for her strong regulatory focus, commercial insight, and deep sector expertise in aviation, corporate governance, and cross‑border disputes.
Kumsal is widely respected in the aviation sector for her ability to manage and resolve high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional disputes. She advises leading international airlines, MROs, and aviation service providers across Europe, the Middle East, and Türkiye. Her commercial understanding of the aviation industry—combined with rigorous technical ability—enables her to deliver precise, strategic litigation solutions aligned with clients’ operational pressures.
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Aviation & Airlines Acting for airlines, MROs, aircraft lessors, and service providers in high‑value commercial, leasing, redelivery, and maintenance disputes.
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Cross‑Border Litigation & Arbitration Representing clients before the English High Court, international arbitral tribunals, and regional courts across Türkiye and Europe.
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Commercial & Corporate Advisory Advising businesses on regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, restructurings, and distressed transactional matters.
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Regulatory & Operational Strategy Guiding aviation clients on litigation risk, enforcement strategy, and cross‑border regulatory exposure.
Leadership & Vision
As Head of Operations for Türkiye, Kumsal:
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Oversees the firm’s regional practice and operational functions
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Leads litigation strategy for high‑value aviation matters
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Supports firmwide cross‑border initiatives between Europe, Africa, and Asia
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Ensures regulatory compliance and quality of service delivery across the Turkish market
Representative Experience
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Managed and litigated commercial disputes valued between €15m and €20m for aviation clients, involving English High Court proceedings, international arbitration, debt recovery, breach of contract, and enforcement actions.
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Acted for airlines, aircraft lessors, and MRO providers in major leasing, maintenance, engine overhaul, and redelivery disputes, with claims typically ranging from €5m to €10m.
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Advised aviation clients on litigation exposure exceeding €10m, including disputes arising from commercial transactions, restructurings, distressed asset scenarios, and post‑acquisition matters.
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Drafted and negotiated settlement agreements achieving substantial recoveries and effective mitigation of exposure in multi‑party disputes.
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Worked closely with technical, quantum, and insolvency experts on matters involving complex maintenance records, airworthiness issues, engine performance data, and valuation disputes.
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Supported clients through restructuring‑related aviation disputes, including those involving insolvencies, lease terminations, maintenance reserves, and cross‑border asset redelivery obligations.
Approach
Kumsal is known for her structured, commercially grounded approach to litigation. She anticipates technical and regulatory challenges early, builds multidisciplinary teams around key disputes, and develops pragmatic resolution paths that reflect clients’ operational and financial priorities.
Credentials
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Dual‑Qualified Solicitor: England & Wales & Türkiye
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Partner & Head of Operations (Türkiye), Oracle Law Global
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14+ years of experience in aviation, cross‑border litigation, regulatory matters, and commercial advisory
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Advisor to leading airlines, MROs, and multinational corporates
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Fluent in English, French and Turkish native
Partner | Head of Legal and Operations Türkiye
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Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
London WC1V 7QH
- +44 020 3051 5060
- info@oraclelawglobal.com
Areas of Expertise
- Aviation Law
- Company Set-up in the UK and Legal Advice
- Commercial Contracts
Education & Memberships
- BA in Law with Honour, Cankaya University Law Faculty (2011)
- LL.M. with Merit in Commercial and Corporate Law, Queen Mary University of London (2014)
- Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP University (2015)
- Legal Practice Course, BPP University (2016)
- Member of Ankara Bar Association (2012 – Present)
- The Law Society (2018-Present)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe – International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- IATA Certificate with Distinction, Airline Contract Law (2020)