Barbaros Karaahmet is the Chief Operating Partner of Herrick and a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. Karaahmet started his legal career at Herrick in 1995.
Karaahmet utilizes his wide-ranging international experience and contacts to assist Herrick's multinational clients with domestic and cross-border corporate, financial, real estate and litigation matters.
Karaahmet works closely with Herrick's Real Estate Department, one of the largest in the New York City area. He also assists family businesses in identifying, acquiring, leasing and financing their U.S. real estate assets. Karaahmet also has experience on a wide range of international trade matters including multinational agreements, international codes, conventions affecting commercial transactions, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | 2026 | Real Estate, Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know | 2025 | Chief Operating Partner |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | 2025 | Real Estate, Litigation |
Karaahmet assists international companies in establishing their U.S. operations, and frequently serves as their U.S. based general counsel. In that capacity, he often advises multinational companies in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures in international markets. His experience includes cross-border transactions for multinational clients in a wide range of sectors including banking, real estate, finance, luxury goods, fashion, healthcare, food and beverage, hospitality, media and e-commerce.
Karaahmet frequently lectures and writes on international trade and cross-border business and real estate issues. Karaahmet graduated from Harvard University's executive education program on advanced real estate finance and management.
