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Mar 25, 26

SUBMIT NEWS

Mar 25, 26

SUBMIT NEWS

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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