Deniz Akbiyik

Deniz Akbiyik

Deniz is an external associate - partner to AP Sports Law Office, seated in Istanbul, Turkey.

Deniz is a specialised sports lawyer at Deniz Legal Office, holding a Master’s Degree in Sports Law from Kadir Has University and Private Law from Bahcesehir University.

She is acting as General Secretary of Istanbul Bar Sports Law Commission, Ice Sports Club President, and Istanbul Bar Swimming Team President.

In the course of her career she worked as a Legal Counsel for Panathinaikos and Galatasaray and has advised multiple clubs, athletes and agents in contractual negotiations and national and international litigation procedures.

She also works in the field of corporate law and citizenship. She is fluent in Turkish, English and German.