Ayse Yazir Acii

Ayse Yazir ACII is a seasoned professional in litigation funding and insurance, currently serving as the Global Head of Origination at Bench Walk Advisors since July 2018, where the firm attained a band 1 and band 2 ranking by Chambers and Partners within six months of launch. Previous roles include Originator & Technical Manager at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., where Ayse specialized in Dispute Resolution and Mergers & Acquisitions, and Senior Technical Underwriter at Burford Capital, responsible for high-value litigation underwriting and staff training. Additionally, Ayse co-founded the Clerkenwell Speakers Toastmasters club, taking on leadership challenges related to budgeting and event planning. Ayse holds advanced degrees in law and international relations from various institutions, including a Full Scholarship at Baskent University for LLB in Turkish Law.