Renowned international mediator, negotiation specialist, and conflict resolution expert — Founding Partner of ADRIstanbul, accredited by IMI, and a member of the UN Ombudsman's International Mediators Panel.
The complex disputes of our age demand multidimensional and inclusive solutions. Creating resolution is no longer a choice; it is a systemic responsibility.
— Ferda Canözer Paksoy
Ferda Canözer Paksoy has spent over two decades at the intersection of law, human dynamics, and systemic change. As Founding Partner of ADRIstanbul, she has shaped how disputes are resolved across Turkey and internationally, bringing clarity to complexity in over 2,000 cases spanning corporate, commercial, and investment contexts.
She works where the stakes are highest: M&A negotiations, family governance, and institutional conflict. Her approach draws equally from legal expertise, negotiation strategy, and cultural intelligence; making her one of the rare practitioners who bridges sectors, disciplines, and cultures.
Turkey's first and most established ADR center, founded to make mediation a meaningful force in dispute resolution.
At the intersection of law, strategy, and human dynamics; designing processes that resolve complexity and build lasting trust.
Over 2,000 cases across corporate, commercial, consumer, and workplace disputes. From agriculture to finance, from M&A negotiations to impact investment; Ferda brings structure to complexity and resolution to conflict.
Since 2007, Ferda has designed governance structures, family constitutions, and conflict resolution frameworks for businesses at every stage. She builds systems that align values, protect relationships, and sustain integrity across generations.
As a mediator trainer at Istanbul Bilgi University and key expert in the EU and Turkish Ministry of Justice project "Better Access to Justice," Ferda has shaped the next generation of mediators. Since 2009, she has served as judge and mentor at ICC, ADR ODR International, and CEDR.
Perspectives on mediation, negotiation, governance, and the evolving landscape of global dialogue.
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Read More →Ferda Canözer Paksoy has shaped dispute resolution not only through practice, but through education, institutional development, and global engagement.
Member of the Global Mediators Panel of the United Nations and Abu Dhabi Global Market. Advisory roles at the Asia-Africa Mediation Association and Bangladesh International Mediation Institute.
IMI-accredited mediator actively shaping ethical and competency standards globally. Judge, evaluator, and mentor since 2009 at ICC, CDRC, IBA-VIAC, INADR, ADR ODR International, and CEDR.
Contributed to EU-funded justice reform projects and instrumental in promoting mediation within legislative frameworks. Key expert in the EU & Turkish Ministry of Justice project 'Better Access to Justice in Turkey'.
Through global panels, academic institutions, and policy initiatives, Ferda Canözer Paksoy has redefined what it means to be a mediator in the 21st century.
How mediation is evolving to address complexity, speed, and enforceability in international disputes.
Designing systems that align incentives, manage conflict, and foster organizational integrity.
Moving beyond positions to interests, value, and sustainable agreements in multistakeholder settings.
Navigating cultural dynamics in international negotiations and mediations.
Available for keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and conference appearances worldwide.
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