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Şakir to start working. On February 2, 1991, I commenced my for use in constructing the İskenderun-Toprakkale Highway.
role as a lawyer at Nurol. It was a completely new world for Since the site was designated for mining, a criminal
me, filled with unfamiliar events, people, and relationships. complaint was also filed against our bosses with the Public
Adapting to this environment was not easy. And now, this is Prosecutor's Office, leading to a lawsuit in criminal court.
my 33rd year without interruption at Nurol. Mr. Şakir personally handled these legal proceedings, from
which I gained valuable insights. Even though 25 years have
Nurol has provided me with experiences that not every
passed, I still pass these files on to my fellow interns for their
individual, nor every lawyer, can encounter. Throughout this
review.
journey, I have always received incredible support from Mr.
Nurettin, the late Mr. Erol, and Mr. Oğuz in all aspects. The Bahçeşehir Project, conducted in collaboration with
Mesa and Zer companies, was successfully completed.
Throughout my 33-year journey, I've had the privilege
However, a dispute arose with the employer regarding
of working with exceptional individuals and seasoned
the final accounts. Consequently, we filed a lawsuit
executives. I'm deeply thankful to my mentors, who
with the arbitration committee in accordance with the
generously shared their life experiences and professional
contract. Mr. Şakir served as the coordinator for this case,
expertise. I extend my heartfelt respect to those still with
while I participated in overseeing the processes. Lasting
us and remember those who have passed with mercy and
approximately two years, this case also contributed to my
prayers.
professional growth significantly.
I was the coordinator in the Ayaş Tunnel case, a project
COULD YOU SHARE YOUR SHORT AND tendered in 1976 and contracted in 1977, yet remained
LONG-TERM PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE incomplete by 2014 due to administration-related issues. It
JOURNEY? was quite a difficult case in terms of its legal nature and
scope. In 2001, the administration issued a directive halting
Having worked at Nurol for 33 years, and with a total of 36
construction and prohibiting any production activities,
years in the workforce, including the 3 years before joining
except for water discharge from the tunnel. Claiming that
Nurol, represents a lengthy duration. However, rather than
the administration terminated the contract with eylemli
dwelling on the duration of this period, I'm more concerned
fesih, I initiated a lawsuit to recover the costs incurred for
about the challenges facing our justice system and the
completed works and productions up to that point, as well
judicial community in our country, which often leave me
as the profits our company was deprived of.
feeling weary and disheartened. In the short term, I plan to
settle in Ayvalık and spend more time with my grandson. Prior to initiating the lawsuit, I conducted extensive research
With a deep love for nature, especially in our diverse and consulted with numerous academics and colleagues,
country, I eagerly seek opportunities to explore its beauty. none of whom were optimistic about our claim for loss
There are still countless hidden gems across Türkiye that I of profit. Despite the discouragement, I proceeded with
have yet to discover. As a long-term goal, I want to visit the lawsuit. After approximately two years of trial, the
these captivating destinations. court of first instance ruled in our favor on both claims.
Subsequently, upon the request of the administration, the
WHAT WAS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT case was brought before the Court of Appeal. Following
CASE YOU HANDLED DURING YOUR nearly a year of proceedings, the Court of Appeal rejected
PROFESSIONAL CAREER? COULD YOU our claim for loss of profit and significantly reduced the
PLEASE SHARE SOME DETAILS? production cost to a mere tenth of our initial demand. I was
devastated. I don't even want to remember the moment
To me, every case—each with its unique scope and nature— I told Mr. Nurettin about the situation and my state. As
is significant, and I do not distinguish between them when always, Mr. Nurettin showed his wisdom, reiterated his
asked for an opinion. However, in terms of professional trust in me, and gave me incredible morale and strength.
activity and satisfaction, I would like to highlight three cases: Ultimately, the Court of Cassation overturned the decision
the disputes with subcontractor Kurmeller Madencilik during of the Court of Appeal and ruled in favor of the figures
the construction of the Toprakkale-İskenderun Highway, the outlined in the initial court decision. This outcome not only
Bahçeşehir Project, and the Ayaş Tunnel. ensured compensation for the damages incurred by our
company but also signified the judicial acceptance of the
The Kurmeller case was a compensation lawsuit filed in completed work. Professionally, this case stands as the most
Osmaniye against Nurol İnşaat, alleging the unauthorized satisfying experience I have encountered.
extraction of materials from Kurmeller's licensed mining site

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