Ferda Canözer Paksoy is a renowned international mediator, negotiation specialist, and conflict resolution consultant, with a career spanning over two decades. As the Co-Founder of ADRIstanbul, she has played a pivotal role in advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) both in Turkey and globally. She is an accredited mediator by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and a member of the United Nations Programs and Funds Ombudsman’s International Mediators Panel, where she serves on the Turkey Desk. She is also a mediator on the international panel of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and has held advisory positions in organizations such as the Asia-Africa Mediation Association and the Bangladesh International Mediation Institute.

Expertise & International Impact

Paksoy specializes in corporate, commercial, consumer, and workplace disputes, particularly in industries such as agriculture, textiles, energy, healthcare, automotive, construction, and finance. She has successfully mediated over 2,000 cases, including high-stakes international commercial disputes, contractual disagreements, mergers and acquisitions, and impact investment negotiations.

Her work extends beyond mediation—she is a trainer, speaker, and strategic advisor, helping organizations and professionals develop advanced negotiation and conflict management skills. Since 2007, she has actively contributed to projects focused on corporate governance, institutionalization, family constitutions, and start-up ecosystems, offering tailored ADR solutions for sustainable business growth.

Thought Leadership & Training

A key advocate for ADR education and social impact initiatives, Paksoy has served as a specialist mediator trainer at Istanbul Bilgi University. She has also been a key expert and trainer in the EU and Turkish Ministry of Justice-funded project, “Better Access to Justice in Turkey”, contributing to the promotion and institutionalization of mediation. Her training programs and awareness campaigns have significantly strengthened public access to mediation services.

She has represented Turkey in international mediation competitions as a judge, evaluator, and mentor since 2009, working with prestigious organizations such as ICC, ADR ODR International, and CEDR. Her team at Istanbul Bilgi University has successfully participated in international competitions, further demonstrating her dedication to fostering the next generation of mediators.

Social Justice & Peacebuilding

Beyond the business world, Paksoy is committed to using mediation as a tool for social justice and peacebuilding. She has designed social responsibility projects that promote peaceful conflict resolution across various communities. Her efforts focus on creating inclusive, accessible ADR mechanisms that empower individuals and organizations to navigate disputes constructively.

With a unique ability to integrate law, psychology, negotiation strategy, and cultural intelligence, Ferda Canözer Paksoy is a true Integrated Generalist, bridging diverse disciplines to reshape the global landscape of dispute resolution.