At Ekici & Şahin Partners, our shared values ​​determine the way we work together and the relationships we build with our clients. These values ​​form the basis of our business culture:

• Excellence: We always aim to provide the highest quality service and deliver outstanding results for our clients.
• Respect: We value each other, support our teammates, and create a working environment that embraces diversity.
• Leadership: We act with an entrepreneurial perspective, encourage innovative ideas, and do not hesitate to take initiative.
• Integrity: We do not only comply with the rules, but we also always do what is right.
• Team Spirit: As a single team, we work inclusively, collaboratively and in an integrated manner; We offer our clients the entirety of our offices, departments and areas of expertise.

One Structure, A Shared Vision
With all our partners and employees, we operate with a fully integrated structure between our legal expertise and support services. By combining our knowledge, experience and expertise in different disciplines, we offer our clients holistic and highly effective solutions. By effectively using human resources, process management and technology, we aim to offer a service model that provides the highest value to our clients. Thanks to our common values, our entire team moves towards the same goal.

Innovative Approach
Innovation is the fundamental DNA of Ekici & Şahin Partners. We think creatively, often break new ground, produce unique solutions to complex legal problems, and develop different methods. We define this approach as the Ekici & Şahin mindset: We are focused on providing solutions that fully meet the real needs of our clients. Only the best is good enough for us and our clients. By creating a working environment that encourages open communication and a culture of feedback, we believe that learning from honest mistakes is the key to development and innovation.

Maintaining Our Culture
As Ekici & Şahin Partners, we attach great importance to ensuring that our clients and teammates experience the same high standard, no matter where they are in the world. We continuously strengthen this strong corporate culture through our recruitment processes, orientation programs, training and leadership development practices. We resolutely maintain our commitment to providing the best service to our clients, always and under all circumstances.

Our Ethical Principles
The ethical principles we have adopted as Ekici & Şahin Partners not only complement local regulatory requirements; It also determines how we do business in every area we operate. Regardless of our role in the office, we act in accordance with these principles. Adhering to these standards is our individual and collective responsibility. We do not hesitate to intervene when we see inconsistency.

• We Consider the Interests of Our Clients
We always act with care and attention and never allow our office's or personal interests to take precedence over client interests.
• We Adhere to High Professional Standards and Never Compromise Our Integrity
We meticulously comply with the professional rules brought about by our identity as a lawyer and working in a professional service office, and the internal policies and principles of our office.
• We Are Open, Respectful and Fair in All Our Relationships
This principle applies to all relationships we establish with our teammates, clients, counterparties, other consultants, suppliers, courts, regulatory agencies and the officials of these institutions. We are against discrimination; We create an inclusive working environment and believe in the value of diversity.
• We Respect and Disseminate Awareness of the Rule of Law
We obey the laws. We do not assist anyone in any illegal activity; We do not participate in practices such as bribery, corruption, inappropriate profiteering, money laundering, insider information, and we do not condone such actions by others.
• We Do Not Compromise Honesty and Do Not Participate in the Misleading Behavior of Others
We tell the truth. Under no circumstances do we falsify documents, knowingly provide misleading information, or deliberately mislead.
• We Respect Confidential Information
We take utmost care of all confidential information belonging to our office, our employees, our clients or third parties. We implement all necessary procedures to prevent this information from being inappropriately or accidentally shared with or misused by third parties. We do not use this type of information for our personal interests or the benefit of others.
• We Protect the Reputation of Our Office Under All Circumstances
We know that any negative perception that our behavior may cause, whether professional or personal, may damage the reputation of our office, and we act accordingly.
• We Contribute to Building a More Just Society
We use our legal and commercial expertise to support non-profit organizations, facilitate access to employment for disadvantaged groups, and increase social solidarity. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals guide these efforts. We consider active participation in pro bono services and social responsibility projects as a valuable contribution to our office, our teammates and society.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The principles of diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of Ekici & Şahin Partners; it is at the center of our global strategy and an integral part of our corporate values. We are committed to acting in accordance with all applicable local laws and regulations to build fairer systems and create a more inclusive culture, both within our office and in a broader context.
We believe that our differences make us a stronger and better law firm. Our aim is to turn the diversity we have into a source of strength, making a positive contribution to our clients, our society and each other.
We aim to make meaningful progress in line with the six priority focus areas we have identified at the global level, and we empower and hold our local teams accountable to take effective and appropriate steps in their own contexts. In this way, change is not only visible; It is also meaningful, sustainable and effective.
We will continue to hold ourselves accountable for the commitments we have made. While we proudly celebrate what we have achieved together, we will also approach the challenges we face on this journey with an open heart.

Gender Equality and Inclusive Working Environment
As Ekici & Şahin Partners, we are committed to creating a supportive working environment where women can advance in their careers and all genders can balance their work and non-work responsibilities.
Towards this goal:
• We are creating a balanced and sustainable pool of female talent at all career levels,
• We support our female employees' access to development and sponsorship; We offer talent development tools such as the Women's Leadership Program we organize for senior lawyers and the Stepping Forward group coaching program for young female lawyers,
• We lead the sector with our parental leave and support rights,
• We approach working arrangements and career paths flexibly and sensitively,
• We create opportunities to increase understanding of different perspectives and experiences with events such as our International Women's Day celebrations.

Corporate Culture Respectful of Age and Life Stages
Working life is constantly changing. This transformation requires people from different age groups and life stages to work together and develop flexible support systems to address different needs.
Our work in this area reflects the diversity of our employees and demonstrates our commitment to the principle of equality. 

Individuals with Different Talents (Diversabilities)
We aim to be an institution that is aware of, recognizes, supports and celebrates the different talents and contributions of people with disabilities. By acting in accordance with our principles and values ​​every day; We are committed to creating an open, accessible and inclusive working environment for all our teammates with different abilities.

All our work in this area is a reflection of our understanding of equality. Ensuring that our employees reach their full potential with all necessary adaptation and support mechanisms is among our priorities.