Pinsent Masons Appoints Cem Kalelioglu In London To Strengthen High-Stakes Arbitration In The Middle East And Francophone Africa
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Pinsent Masons appoints Cem Kalelioglu in London to strengthen high-stakes arbitration in the Middle East and Francophone Africa
The Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has expanded its international arbitration offering with the appointment of Cem Kalelioglu as a partner in London, reinforcing the firm’s growing presence in high-value investor-state and commercial disputes.
Cem Kalelioglu joins from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, where he served as Counsel. He brings deep expertise in complex, high-stakes investor-state and commercial arbitrations, advising clients across the energy, construction, aerospace, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors. Triple-qualified in England & Wales, Ireland, and Turkey, he combines technical proficiency with a strong understanding of arbitration frameworks across Turkey, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and francophone Africa.
Sylvia Tonova, Co-head of International Arbitration and Investor–State Dispute Settlement at Pinsent Masons, said,
"Cem has a very impressive skillset and international network. In light of widespread legislative reform across the major international arbitration seats, our clients need advisers who can combine technical expertise with regional knowledge to navigate the global pivot towards reduced formalism and greater procedural flexibility. Cem is the perfect hire to enhance our capabilities in this area."
Cem Kalelioglu added,
"Pinsent Masons’ global reach, sector expertise, and comprehensive offering provide a strong platform from which I can continue to grow my practice. Geopolitical instability, stricter environmental regulations, and the globalisation of arbitration hubs are combining to increase arbitration usage. I look forward to working with the Pinsent Masons team to meet this growing demand among governments, international corporations, and foreign investors."
This appointment follows former Closer Brothers litigation head Jessica Wicker joining Pinsent Masons’ disputes team in London in January. The firm also ranked for the first time in The Lawyer’s Global Litigation 50, reflecting Pinsent Masons’ ongoing investment in its global disputes capabilities.
Cem Kalelioglu’s appointment strengthens Pinsent Masons’ international arbitration offering, enhancing its capacity to advise clients on high-value, complex disputes across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, and further establishing the firm as a leading player in global arbitration.
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