Practice areas.
Corporate & Commercial
Advice to companies and investors throughout the corporate life cycle, from formation and governance to transactions and day-to-day commercial relationships.
- Company formation and foreign direct investment
- Mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence
- Shareholder and joint venture agreements
- Corporate governance, general assemblies and board resolutions
- Commercial contracts: distribution, agency and franchise
- Corporate restructurings: mergers, demergers and conversions
Dispute Resolution
Assessment of disputes at an early stage and representation before courts, arbitral tribunals and in mediation.
- Commercial and civil litigation
- Arbitration
- Mediation, including mandatory mediation
- Enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings
- Interim measures and attachments
- Pre-litigation assessment and negotiation
Real Estate & Lease Transactions
Advice on the acquisition, sale, development and leasing of residential and commercial property.
- Acquisition and sale of residential and commercial property
- Title, zoning and real estate due diligence
- Property acquisition by foreign nationals and foreign-capital companies
- Residential and commercial lease agreements
- Rent determination and eviction
- Construction and flat-for-land agreements
- Co-ownership and condominium matters
Banking & Finance
Assistance with financing arrangements, the legal relationship between borrowers, lenders and guarantors, and related regulatory matters.
- Loan and credit agreements
- Security packages: mortgages, pledges and guarantees
- Debt restructuring and refinancing
- Banking and payment services regulation
- Banking and consumer finance disputes
- Debt collection
IT & Communications
Legal support for technology-driven businesses, electronic communications and the use of data and digital content.
- Software, licensing and SaaS agreements
- Technology and outsourcing contracts
- Personal data protection (KVKK) compliance and cross-border data transfers
- Data breach notification and response
- E-commerce and online terms
- Electronic communications regulation
- Internet law: domain names and online content, including removal requests under Law No. 5651
Intellectual Property
Protection, licensing and enforcement of trademarks, copyright and related rights, including in the art and creative sectors.
- Trademark and design registration and portfolio management
- Copyright and related rights under Turkish law (FSEK)
- Licensing, assignment and commissioning agreements
- Rights of artists, collectors and galleries in works of art
- Protection of digital content and software
- Infringement, opposition and enforcement proceedings
- Image, reproduction and publication rights
Every matter starts with listening.
Understanding
We begin with your situation, goals and constraints, not only with the legal question.
Clear assessment
You receive an assessment of risks and options in plain, practical language.
Tailored approach
There are no standard packages. Each piece of work is shaped around your needs.
Frequently asked questions.
Can foreign nationals buy real estate in Türkiye?+
In general, yes. Foreign individuals may acquire real estate in Türkiye subject to the conditions of the Land Registry Law, including area limits, restrictions in military and security zones and certain country-specific rules. Title transfers take place at the land registry office, and a valuation report is required for purchases by foreign nationals.
On what grounds can a tenant be evicted?+
Only on the grounds set out in the Turkish Code of Obligations. These include the genuine need of the landlord or close family members for the property, major renovation or reconstruction, a written eviction undertaking given by the tenant, and two justified written warnings for late payment within the same lease year. For most eviction claims, mediation must be tried before a lawsuit is filed.
How are rent increases determined for residential leases?+
Under the Turkish Code of Obligations, annual rent increases for residential leases may not exceed the twelve-month average change in the consumer price index (CPI). After five years of tenancy, the rent may be redetermined according to market conditions by agreement or through a rent determination action.
What does a shareholders’ agreement usually cover?+
Typical provisions include restrictions on share transfers (such as pre-emption, tag-along and drag-along rights), board composition, matters requiring special approval, dividend policy, deadlock resolution and exit mechanisms. The agreement should be consistent with the company’s articles of association.
Can a foreign national set up a company in Türkiye?+
Yes. Under the Foreign Direct Investment Law, foreign investors may establish companies on the same terms as Turkish investors. The most common forms are the joint stock company (A.Ş.) and the limited liability company (Ltd. Şti.). Both are registered with the trade registry and are subject to the statutory minimum capital requirements.
Does a company website need a KVKK privacy notice and cookie consent?+
In most cases, yes. A website that collects personal data, for example through contact forms or analytics tools, must inform visitors under Article 10 of the KVKK. According to the Personal Data Protection Authority’s cookie guidance, cookies other than those strictly necessary for the site to function generally require the visitor’s explicit consent before they are placed.
General information only; not legal advice. Specific situations require individual assessment.