Esra Dicle Bağli

Esra Dicle Bağli
Overview
Experience

Esra Dicle Bağlı was admitted to the Ankara Bar Association in 2025 and completed her legal education in English at Ufuk University, Faculty of Law. She gained professional experience through internships and practice at law firms in Ankara, developing expertise in litigation preparation, contract drafting, legal assessment, and procedural follow-up. Her areas of practice include commercial and corporate law, family law, labor law, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and international arbitration. During her tenure at SMR Law Firm/SMR Defense, she contributed to defense industry projects, particularly in contractual matters concerning state defense systems and naval defense technologies. With strong communication skills, a disciplined work ethic, and adaptability across different fields of law, she is committed to continuous professional growth and to delivering effective solutions in both domestic and international disputes

Key Skills and Expertise:  Experienced in commercial and corporate law, family law, labor law, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and international arbitration. Actively contributed to defense industry projects and public procurement contracts, with strong capabilities in litigation preparation, procedural follow-up, contract review, legal research, and client communication. Proficient in digital legal systems such as UYAP and e-notification, and recognized for a disciplined work ethic, strong sense of responsibility, and solution-oriented approach to both advisory and representation processes.

Achievements and Experiences: Contributed to defense industry projects, particularly in contractual matters concerning state defense systems and naval defense technologies. Assisted in drafting and reviewing contracts in commercial and corporate law, actively participated in family law and labor law cases, and gained international exposure through recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Career Objective or Personal Traits (Optional): Aims to advance expertise across different fields of law with a particular focus on cross-border matters, and is committed to delivering effective legal solutions through a disciplined work ethic, strong communication skills, and a solution-oriented approach.

Education:
2019 -2024, LL.B in Law (English Program), Ufuk University, Faculty of Law, Ankara, Turkey
Languages:
EnglishTurkishSpanish
Experience

BE&TA Law Office – Attorney at Law (February 2025 – Present)

  • Provides consultancy and representation in commercial, corporate, family, and labor law disputes.
  • Actively participates in recognition & enforcement of foreign judgments and litigation processes.
  • Advises clients on contractual matters and dispute resolution strategies.

BE&TA Law Office – Legal Intern (October 2023 – May 2024)

  • Assisted in litigation preparation, case documentation, and legal research.
  • Contributed to family law and employment law cases, gaining insight into practical case management.

Selected Projects and Services

  • Advised a defense industry company on contractual matters concerning state defense systems, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
  • Participated in reviewing and drafting contracts related to naval defense technologies, supporting legal risk assessment and negotiations.
  • Provided legal support in recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, ensuring proper procedural follow-up in Turkish courts.
  • Assisted in the preparation and filing of commercial contracts for corporate clients, focusing on compliance with Turkish commercial law.
  • Supported litigation processes in family law disputes, including custody and asset division, by preparing legal submissions and coordinating documentation.
  • Conducted legal analysis on labor law disputes, advising clients on compliance and representing them in wrongful termination claims.
  • Participated in arbitration-related preparatory work, drafting memoranda and reviewing procedural requirements for international cases.
  • Managed document review and procedural follow-up in civil and enforcement law cases, ensuring deadlines and legal standards were met.
  • Provided consultancy to corporate clients on governance, compliance, and contractual matters, ensuring effective risk management.
  • Actively engaged in client communication and case coordination, building trust-based relationships and ensuring transparent follow-up.

Licenses

  • Attorney at Law License, Ankara Bar Association – February 2025
  • CMK Criminal Defense Certificate, Ankara Bar Association – 2025

Qualifications and Certificates

  • Ankara Bar Association – Active Member
  • Ufuk University Alumni Association – Member
  • Certificate of Participation, Legal Research & Writing Workshop – Ufuk University (2022)
  • Certificate in Digital Legal Systems (UYAP & e-Notification) – Ankara Bar Association (2024)
  • CMK Criminal Defense Certificate – Ankara Bar Association (2025)
  • Various certificates in legal seminars and workshops provided by Ufuk University Faculty of Law (2019–2022)

Membership

  • Ankara Bar Association – Active Member
  • Ufuk University Alumni Association – Member

Additional Engagements

  • Active participant in legal conferences and professional workshops, contributing to continuous professional development.