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Frankfurt, 18 August 2026 – ADVANT Beiten is further expanding its international advisory practice: Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller will join the firm as an equity partner on 01 September 2026. She will be based at the Frankfurt office and will further strengthen the dispute resolution practice.
With Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller on board, ADVANT Beiten gains a renowned expert in resolving complex commercial law disputes. She advises national and international companies on litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as on the development and implementation of litigation strategies. In addition, she advises companies and investors on cross-border M&A transactions, particularly in the context of German-Turkish business relations.
Before joining ADVANT Beiten, Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller had worked at Graf von Westphalen for 14 years. There, she set up the Turkey Desk and most recently headed it as an associate partner. In this role, she advised companies and investors on a wide range of complex national and international mandates. She has extensive experience in conducting international arbitration proceedings and has been an active member of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) and other national and international professional bodies for many years.
With the appointment of Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller, ADVANT Beiten is further strengthening its advisory expertise in cross-border disputes and international arbitration proceedings. At the same time, the law firm is expanding its range of services for internationally active companies and investors, as well as for clients with links to Turkey – a growth market of great significance to German companies and investors, as well as to other international markets. Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller’s expertise complements the firm’s international focus and the close collaboration within the ADVANT Alliance.
"In Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller, we are gaining an outstanding individual for our partnership. She combines outstanding expertise in the field of conflict resolution with many years’ experience in international arbitration and cross-border disputes. Her international profile and her particular expertise in German-Turkish business relations will further strengthen our advisory competence and offer our clients significant added value. We are delighted to welcome her as an equity partner at ADVANT Beiten," says Dr Guido Krüger, Managing Partner at ADVANT Beiten.
Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller explains: "ADVANT Beiten combines excellent commercial law advice with a strong international focus. I was particularly impressed by the close collaboration within the ADVANT Alliance and the firm’s entrepreneurial approach. German-Turkish business relations are gaining further momentum, particularly at this time – whether in M&A transactions, joint ventures or dispute resolution. I look forward to contributing my experience in this field, working alongside my new colleagues to establish a dedicated point of contact for clients with links to Turkey, and supporting them as they navigate their increasingly complex cross-border challenges."
With the appointment of Dr Gökçe Uzar Schüller, ADVANT Beiten is consistently pursuing its strategic growth path. The targeted expansion of the partnership in key areas of commercial law underscores the firm’s commitment to supporting clients with excellent specialist expertise and advice backed by a Europe-wide network across the ADVANT Alliance.
