Özge Yazar
Lawyer
About
Özge is a lawyer in our Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. She has represented clients as lead counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, in domestic and international commercial arbitration proceedings, and before administrative tribunals.
EXPERTISE
Özge’s experience includes disputes regarding natural resources, financial services, real property, shareholders’ rights and remedies, and judicial reviews.
Before joining MT+Co., Özge worked at a large regional law firm in Vancouver. She is fluent in Turkish, German, and Dutch.
WORTH NOTING
Özge is a triathlete, having completed two Ironman triathlons. In her off time from racing in triathlons, Özge also runs marathons, races bikes, and cycle tours around the world. When she isn’t at the office or competing in athletic events, you can find Özge at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on weekends (unless it is a violin concerto.)
Credentials
- Called to the Bar in BC, 2020
- Qualified Arbitrator (Q. Arb) Designation, ADR Institute of Canada, 2021
- Juris Doctor (JD), Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, 2019
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics (summa cum laude), Boğaziçi University, 2016
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Introduction to International Arbitration Certificate, 2022
- Fukien Chinese Law Award, 2019
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Tribunal Secretary Training Program, 2018
- UBC Graduating Class of Law 1979 Award; 2018
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Director, Allard School of Law Alumni Association
- Member of the Editorial Committee, BarTalk Magazine (Canadian Bar Association- BC Branch)
- Executive, Canadian Bar Association BC Branch, Civil Litigation Section (Vancouver)
- Volunteer, Access Pro Bono Civil Chambers Program
- Arbitrator, Vis Moot & Vis East Moot
