Team

PARTNER

Emre Atayılmaz

Emre Atayılmaz (Partner) is a highly-experienced commercial lawyer with a focus on employment and real estate matters. He has more than 20 years of experience on commercial contracts, employment, real estate & construction and hospitality & leisure.

Emre is unique in the employment law field for his ability to analyse employment law requirements relating to corporate and commercial transactions including mergers, restructurings, spin-offs and business transfers.

Emre advises AECO’s clients on the development of residential and commercial projects, hotel management contracts as well as major property leases. Previously, Emre worked for nine years in Denton Wilde Sapte (now known as Dentons) where he led the property and employment teams. Emre co-founded PAE in 2010 and AECO in 2024. In addition to Turkish, he is fluent in English and speaks German at an intermediate level.

Education

Tulane University, School of Law, LL.M. (2001). Marmara University, Faculty of Law, LL.B. (1998).

Practice Areas

Employment Real Estate Dispute Resolution Hospitality and Leisure Commercial Contracts

Associations

Istanbul Bar Association

Email: emre.atayilmaz@aecolaw.com

Emre Atayilmaz is recommended for his broad sector experience, which spans residential and commercial property development, hotel management contracts, and leasing arrangements.
EMEA, Real Estate and Construction / 2024 Legal 500
Emre Atayilmaz is hands-on, experienced in most aspects of the Turkish legal system and very accessible/responsive even on weekends.
EMEA, Dispute Resolution / 2024 Legal 500
Emre Atayilmaz is well-versed in issues such as disciplinary actions and termination procedures; he is experienced in sectors such as hospitality, energy and real estate.
EMEA, Employment / 2023 Legal 500
Emre Atayılmaz [Partner] has a strong pedigree with employment law issues, with a particular focus on the hospitality and leisure sectors.
EMEA, Employment 2025 Legal 500
The ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ Emre Atayılmaz maintains a solid practice that handles debt collection, enforcement proceedings, bankruptcy, employment disputes, administrative and contract law matters.
EMEA, Dispute Resolution 2025 Legal 500