Title: Former Chief Legal Officer and Board Member
Company: ALJ Holding & Toyota Turkey
Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Mirac Ucankale Yuce, Former Chief Legal Officer and Board Member at ALJ Holding & Toyota Turkey, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Legal Services.
Ms. Ucankale Yuce has built a distinguished career in the legal and business sectors, marked by her tenure as a chief legal officer and board member at ALJ Holding A.S. and Toyota Turkey in Istanbul from 2015 to 2025. As the chief legal officer, she played a key role in overseeing the company’s affiliates in Turkey and reported directly to the president of ALJ Holding. Her responsibilities extended to handling matters for ALJ in North Africa, specifically Algeria, Egypt and Morocco. Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s leadership was pivotal in managing all legal transactions involved in these processes, including setting up companies and negotiating international citizenship agreements. Her expertise in negotiating distribution rights for well-known brands in the mobility sector with counterparts in the U.K. and Poland further underscored her strategic acumen.
Before her tenure at ALJ Holding, Ms. Ucankale Yuce served as a legal counsel at DIA Holding between 2013 and 2015, where she honed her skills in corporate law. Her earlier experience included a position as a senior lawyer at Gur Law Firm from 2010 to 2012, where she developed a strong foundation in legal practice. She also excelled as an attorney at Karaman Law Firm between 2009 and 2010 and as legal counsel at Agaoglu Energy Group in 2009. Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s career began with a formative period as a trainee lawyer at Yamaner & Yamaner Law Firm in 2005, which spanned three years.
Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s academic background laid a strong foundation for her professional success. After earning her high school diploma from Notre Dame de Sion French High School in 1999, she received a Bachelor of Laws from Marmara University in 2005. She is currently pursuing a Master of Laws to further enhance her legal expertise. Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s education has been complemented by being admitted to practice by the Turkish Bar Association and the Istanbul Bar Association.
Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s commitment extends beyond her professional endeavors. Most notably, she has served as a committee member in several local business-related associations, reflecting her dedication to civic engagement.
Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s career has been distinguished by several significant achievements, including her role in complex negotiations with Chinese counterparts that led to the establishment of distributorship agreements across Turkey, the U.K., Spain and other European markets. She also contributed to the establishment of BYD Distributorship Company on the legal side. Furthermore, Ms. Ucankale Yuce has been recognized as one of the Best Chief Legal Officers by Legal 500 for several consecutive years.
Ms. Ucankale Yuce attributes her success to her ambition, discipline and patience. As a lawyer, she excels at analyzing details, weighing the pros and cons, and understanding the perspectives of both parties in negotiations. Ms. Ucankale Yuce’s ability to recognize different perspectives has contributed to her effectiveness in securing agreements.
Looking ahead, Ms. Ucankale Yuce envisions transitioning her achievements to new jurisdictions, aiming to attain equal or higher positions while contributing to new industries and communities. With two decades of experience behind her, she is determined to replicate her past successes on an international stage.
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