Our
Team

Founding Partner

Muhammet Halil Uçar

Office Principal · Commercial Contracts

Muhammet Halil Uçar is the founding partner and principal of ULF New York. He leads the firm's commercial contracts practice, overseeing the preparation, review, and negotiation of U.S. commercial agreements for Turkish companies entering the American market. He specializes in international construction contracts (FIDIC Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Books), covering project delivery systems, risk allocation, claims management, and international arbitration in high-value cross-border projects.

Head of Litigation

Feyzanur Duman

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Feyzanur Duman leads ULF New York's litigation department, representing Turkish companies in commercial disputes before U.S. courts and international arbitral tribunals. She brings rigorous legal analysis and strategic advocacy to every matter.

U.S. Representative

Fatih Gündoğan

U.S. Market Operations

Fatih Gündoğan serves as ULF New York's U.S. representative, acting as the primary point of contact for Turkish companies operating in or entering the American market. He coordinates client relationships and operational matters across the firm's U.S. practice.

TURKEY Representative

Meltem Telli

TURKEY–U.S. Client Relations

Meltem Telli serves as ULF New York's TURKEY representative, bridging Turkish clients with the firm's U.S. legal services. She manages client intake, coordinates communications between TURKEY and New York, and supports Turkish businesses at every stage of their U.S. market journey.

Of Counsel

Jonathan R. Caldwell

Mergers & Acquisitions · Corporate Structuring

Jonathan R. Caldwell advises on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and private equity transactions. He brings extensive experience in U.S. corporate law and has advised on transactions across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Of Counsel

Elena M. Vasquez

International Trade · Trade Compliance · Regulatory Affairs

Elena M. Vasquez specializes in international trade law, export controls, and regulatory compliance. She advises Turkish companies on U.S. trade regulations, sanctions compliance, and customs matters, ensuring smooth market entry and ongoing operational compliance.

Of Counsel

Michael T. Harrington

Real Estate Transactions · Hotel & Hospitality

Michael T. Harrington advises on commercial real estate acquisitions, hotel investments, and hospitality transactions in the United States. He has represented foreign investors in the acquisition of office buildings, multifamily assets, and hotel properties across major U.S. markets.

Of Counsel

Sophia L. Brennan

Structured Finance · Capital Markets

Sophia L. Brennan advises on structured finance transactions, cross-border lending, and capital markets matters. She has represented Turkish financial institutions and corporates in U.S. debt financings, syndicated loans, and bond issuances governed by New York law.

Of Counsel

David A. Okonkwo

IP Licensing · Technology Transfer

David A. Okonkwo specializes in intellectual property law, technology licensing, and cross-border technology transfer agreements. He advises Turkish technology companies on protecting and commercializing their IP assets in the United States, including patent strategy, trademark registration, and software licensing.

Of Counsel

Claire M. Fontaine

U.S. Work Visas · Employment Compliance

Claire M. Fontaine advises on U.S. immigration matters and employment law for international businesses. She assists Turkish companies establishing U.S. operations with visa sponsorship, executive transfers, and workforce compliance, ensuring seamless deployment of personnel across borders.

Of Counsel

Robert K. Steinberg

International Tax · Transfer Pricing

Robert K. Steinberg advises on U.S. and international tax matters, including corporate tax structuring, transfer pricing, and tax treaty analysis. He assists Turkish companies in structuring their U.S. investments and operations to achieve tax efficiency while maintaining full regulatory compliance.