IISTL Co-Hosts A Symposium in Istanbul in Memory of Late Professor Sozer

Prof. h.c. Dr. Bülent SÖZER was a significant personality in the maritime law scene and a visiting fellow of the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law until his passing in December 2023. To honor his name, the Institute in collaboration with Piri Reis University Law Faculty organized an international Colloquium in Istanbul on “Recent Developments in Maritime and Insurance Law”. The event attracted a wide range of speakers from all walks of commercial and maritime law and a large number of delegates from academia and legal practice. Professors Soyer and Leloudas were also present at the event delivering papers together with other esteemed speakers.

Professor Soyer commenting after the event said: “This was an emotional event, but the large amount of delegates participating proved once again the magnitude of the contribution Prof Sozer has made to commercial and maritime law. He was a true gentleman with a great work ethic and we shall always remember him fondly. I am also grateful to the management team at Piri Reis University, especially Professor Samim Unan, for working with us and making this event possible. I am sure a book will follow bringing together the valuable contributions made on the day by speakers, and this will be a fitting tribute to late Professor Sozer.”