Caglar Coskunsu served as second officer and chief officer on container vessels and bulk carriers of a major shipping company following his graduation with distinction from Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty. He was later promoted to onshore management as manager of claim and insurance department where he was involved in all type of claims.

He later graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law and then he studied maritime law at University of Southampton for a LLM degree in Maritime Law.

He also has experience in the offices of international law firms, insurers, P&I Clubs, salvage brokers, adjusters and recovery agents in London, where he spent the summer of 2004, to gain experience in London insurance and shipping market practices.

After admission to Istanbul Bar Association he founded Cavus & Coskunsu Law Firm where he provides legal assistance to Turkish and foreign clients in every aspect of maritime law and insurance law.

Recently, he is sharing his knowledge and experience by attending seminars held in London and Istanbul where he is giving speeches on wet and dry shipping matters.