Tugce Tatari Joins Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals as Legal Director

Former Akol Partner Tugce Tatari has joined Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals as its new Legal Director.

Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals is a Turkish pharmaceutical company that manufactures, fabricates, and processes drugs for human and veterinary use. 

Before the move, Tatari was with Akol as a Partner between 2018 and 2025. Earlier, she worked for White & Case as a Senior Associate between 2012 and 2018. Earlier still, she worked as a Senior Associate for AYA between 2011 and 2012 and as an Associate for Esin Attorney Partnership between 2010 and 2011 as well as for Pekin & Pekin between 2005 and 2010.

“After nearly 20 years in the legal field, transitioning from law firms to an in-house role is a big shift,” commented Tatari. “I’m genuinely excited to join the team at Abdi Ibrahim and look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and success in this new chapter.”

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