Melisa Kurter

Ms. Melisa Kurter is a lawyer with an international profile, specializing in defending clients in cases related to extradition and INTERPOL notices in the UAE. Her practice focuses on the intersection of international criminal law, human rights, and data governance, allowing her to build comprehensive and effective defense strategies for clients whose cases transcend a single jurisdiction.

Ms. Kurter received her foundational legal education at Marmara University (Türkiye), where she was awarded a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). For further specialization, she chose a prestigious Master’s program (LL.M.) in Transnational Crime and Justice, organized by two authoritative institutions: UNICRI (Italy) and UPEACE (Costa Rica). This UN-oriented education armed her with a deep understanding of the international conventions and legal mechanisms that govern extradition.

Her professional experience includes work in key international organizations. As a trainee in the Office of the Prosecutor at the UN’s International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in The Hague, she participated in the analysis of war crimes cases, which honed her analytical skills and understanding of international justice standards. Her work at the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) allowed her to delve deeper into the protection of vulnerable groups, which is often a critical argument in extradition cases. This international experience is complemented by her practice in Istanbul, where she handled complex criminal cases, including those involving maritime and environmental crimes, demonstrating her versatility as a litigator.