She has a keen interest in the interplay between criminal law and other legal areas, and the challenges and opportunities that arise from the globalisation of business and law enforcement.
She joined the firm in 2022, after obtaining her master’s degree in criminal law from Leiden University, where she also completed several extra-curricular courses of the master's degree in corporate. law.
She further enhanced her international perspective by following a postgraduate master's program in international economic law at the East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) in Shanghai. During her studies, Irem also created and hosted a legal podcast show for Leiden University, covering various topics related to criminal law, corporate law, and legal theories and philosophy.
Irem specializes in corporate criminal law, with a focus on advising and representing clients in domestic and cross-border internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and (criminal) litigation.
Expertise
Experience
Pro bono
Volunteer for Lawyers 4 Lawyers.
Former Chair of the Supervisory Board of European Law Students’ Association in Leiden.
Former Board Member for Academic Activities of European Law Student’s Association in Leiden.
Qualifications
Academic
LLB, Leiden University, 2020
LLM Criminal Law, Leiden University, 2022
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