About Dila
Dila Aynar is an Associate in HFW’s Commodities team. She advises and represents clients in international arbitration and regulatory matters, particularly in the context of high-stakes and cross-border disputes.
Dila specialises in international arbitration, with a focus on both commercial and investment treaty arbitration. She has acted in arbitrations conducted under the rules of major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, CAIP and ICSID. She also advises international clients on asset tracing, asset recovery, and applications for interim relief.
In addition, Dila advises clients on regulatory compliance issues relating to the development and operation of infrastructure projects in Europe, including interactions with public authorities and regulatory bodies.
Before joining HFW, Dila gained experience at a US law firm in Istanbul and at leading international law firms in Paris.
Dila studied in Paris, London, and New York. She holds an LL.B. from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas and completed the first year of her Master 1 in International Law at University College London as part of a partnership programme between University College London and Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. She also holds a Master 2 in International Trade Law and International Arbitration from Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, as well as an LL.M. from Cornell Law School.
Dila is fluent in French and English and is a native Turkish speaker. She is admitted to the New York State Bar and is due to be admitted to the Paris Bar in November 2026.