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Dr. Ali GÖKSU

Founding Partner

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Dr. Ali GÖKSU

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Dr. Ali Göksu, Founding Partner at GSI, is a leading figure in the Turkish legal landscape, distinguished by his exceptional experience and expertise in high-stakes transactions. With over two decades of practice, he has played a pivotal role in some of Türkiye's most significant infrastructure, energy, and financial projects. His deep understanding of legal complexities has been crucial in structuring and executing sophisticated M&A deals. Göksu’s extensive involvement in large-scale projects has provided him with profound insights into the importance of managing vast amounts of data effectively. His expertise, combined with his visionary leadership in AI and legal tech, has driven him to set new standards for integrating advanced technologies into legal practice. Passionate about taxonomies, ontologies, and data visualization, he actively explores ways to leverage these innovations to enhance efficiency, clarity, and strategic decision-making. Dr. Göksu is recognized as a transformative leader in the Turkish legal landscape, reshaping the profession through the power of emerging technologies. His practice focuses on complex project finance, restructurings, and strategic investments, ensuring that his clients' ventures are legally sound and financially robust. His academic background in banking and finance law further supports his expertise in these areas. He has successfully navigated the financing of multi-billion-euro infrastructure projects, managed legal advisory for large-scale petrochemical facilities, and overseen substantial investments in renewable energy projects. His experience extends beyond Türkiye, with projects across various countries, including Uzbekistan, Albania, Sudan, Angola, Qatar, Kenya, and Zanzibar. These projects range from multi-billion-dollar petrochemical facilities and textile cities to significant natural gas and oil pipeline ventures. Göksu’s expertise also extends to navigating legal structures and agreements involving disruptive technologies. His first-hand understanding of distrubtive technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced semiconductors enables him to provide strategic legal advices to the clients that enhances commercial value, mitigates risks, and promotes innovation. Additionally, Göksu is a skilled litigator and arbitrator with a proven track record in both national and international commercial disputes and arbitration proceedings. This experience complements his corporate practice, highlighting his ability to navigate complex legal challenges and achieve favorable outcomes within a comprehensive legal framework. Furthermore, Göksu excels in crisis management, utilizing his extensive experience to understand the commercial and human dynamics of crises. This profound insight allows him to craft sophisticated strategies and solutions, effectively managing even the most challenging situations. His ability to distill complex issues and navigate intricate legal matters has earned him a national and international reputation for excellence in the field.

Dr. Ali GÖKSU - GSI Key Members