Our Areas of Practice

From international arbitration and maritime law to corporate M&A, data protection, and employment — our practice covers all major areas of Turkish and international commercial law.

Core Practice Areas

Each area, fully covered.

01

Corporate & Commercial Law

We provide comprehensive legal advisory to domestic and foreign companies, corporate groups, strategic and financial investors, and funds across all areas of corporate and commercial law. Our advisory covers the full spectrum from daily operations to strategic decisions — with a focus on foreseeing legal risks and ensuring corporate continuity. Services include company formation and subsidiary structuring in Türkiye, foreign company branch and liaison office establishment, and the structuring of commercial partnerships.

KEY SERVICES

  • Company formation, restructuring, and subsidiary establishment
  • Agency, distributorship, and partnership agreements
  • Framework agreements and ongoing commercial relationships
  • Board and general assembly process structuring
  • Capital increase/reduction and share transfer transactions
  • Corporate governance and group company arrangements

02

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A transactions are multi-layered legal processes through which companies realize their growth, restructuring, and strategic positioning goals. These transactions require a holistic approach encompassing corporate structure, shareholder relations, regulatory obligations, and risk management. We advise domestic and foreign investors and target companies at all stages of M&A transactions — from pre-transaction legal due diligence and legal structuring through to closing and post-transaction integration.

KEY SERVICES

  • Legal due diligence and risk identification
  • Share purchase and sale agreement drafting and negotiation
  • Shareholder agreements and transaction documentation
  • Regulatory authority filings and approvals
  • Transaction closing and post-closing restructuring

03

Capital Markets & IPO

Capital markets transactions represent not only a means of financing for companies, but also a structural transformation in terms of transparency, corporate governance, and investor confidence. We approach capital markets legal processes in alignment with companies’ commercial objectives and corporate structures. In the pre-IPO period, we provide legal advisory to bring companies’ legal infrastructure into compliance with capital markets legislation and to structure the process in a predictable manner from start to finish.

KEY SERVICES

  • Articles of association and corporate governance compliance
  • Prospectus and legal document preparation
  • Regulatory authority application support
  • Post-IPO public disclosure and ongoing compliance obligations
  • Capital markets litigation and enforcement

04

Start-ups & Venture Capital

Legal structuring in the start-up ecosystem is one of the fundamental factors that directly affects a company’s investability, scalability, and sustainable growth from an early stage. The dynamic environment in which start-ups operate requires flexible solutions that also provide legal certainty. We advise entrepreneurs and investors on the creation of legal structures suited to innovative business models — from company formation through to investment rounds and exit processes.

KEY SERVICES

  • Start-up formation and partnership structure establishment
  • Investment round legal documentation and negotiation
  • Shareholders’ agreements and ESOP schemes
  • Convertible instruments and investor–entrepreneur relationship structuring
  • Exit strategy advisory (M&A and IPO preparation)

05

Maritime & Transportation Law

Maritime trade law is a specialized field that regulates relationships relating to maritime transport — forming a significant share of both national and international trade. Disputes arising in this area often involve multiple legal systems and international conventions, making expert management of the process essential. We provide comprehensive legal advisory and representation to clients in legal relationships and disputes arising from maritime trade — from the establishment of carriage relationships through to dispute resolution.

KEY SERVICES

  • Sea carriage contracts, bills of lading, and freight relationships
  • Charter parties (voyage and time charter)
  • Ship purchase/sale and leasing
  • Ship liens and maritime rights
  • Cargo damage, maritime casualties, and transport liability disputes
  • Arbitration and ADR under ICC, LCIA, GAFTA rules

06

Dispute Resolution

Dispute resolution is a multi-dimensional process requiring not only recourse to judicial bodies, but also the identification of the most appropriate resolution method according to the nature of the dispute, the parties’ legal and commercial interests, and the likely effects of the process. The legal strategy pursued directly influences not only the outcome but also the effective management of the entire process. We provide legal support to clients in both private law and public law disputes through judicial and non-judicial dispute resolution routes.

KEY SERVICES

  • Assessment of disputes under applicable legislation and case law
  • Preparation and follow-up of applications before judicial bodies
  • Representation before first instance, regional, and appellate courts
  • Constitutional Court individual application proceedings
  • ICC, ICSID, LCIA, ISTAC, and GAFTA arbitration
  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution advisory

07

Enforcement & Bankruptcy

Enforcement and bankruptcy law requires a careful balance between creditor and debtor interests and a practice-oriented approach. The effective management of these processes ensures predictable and sustainable legal outcomes. We provide legal support to clients from both creditor and debtor perspectives — covering enforcement proceedings, debt restructuring, and concordat proceedings. In concordat processes, we assess debtors’ financial positions, prepare the concordat project, follow up on provisional and definitive stay proceedings, and structure creditor–debtor relationships.

KEY SERVICES

  • Enforcement proceedings (with and without court judgment)
  • Negotiable instrument enforcement
  • Rent receivable enforcement and foreclosure of pledge/mortgage
  • Concordat project preparation and court proceedings management
  • Creditor representation and rights protection in insolvency

08

Arbitration & ADR

Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms offer effective resolution of commercial disputes in a faster, confidential, and expertise-based manner. Particularly in national and international commercial relationships, parties’ preference for arbitration over litigation provides flexibility and predictability in the dispute resolution process. We provide legal advisory and representation to clients — determining the most appropriate arbitration route according to the nature of the dispute and managing the process in a strategic manner.

KEY SERVICES

  • ICC, LCIA, ISTAC, and GAFTA arbitration proceedings
  • Pre-dispute strategy formulation and risk assessment
  • Arbitration agreement drafting and interpretation
  • Procedural objection assessment and evidentiary submissions
  • Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
  • Mediation advisory and alternative dispute resolution

09

Employment Law

An effective and sustainable employment law advisory approach requires not only regulatory compliance but also the establishment of balanced, predictable, and risk-aware human resources practices. The proper structuring of employer–employee relationships is of great importance in preventing future disputes before they arise. We approach employment law advisory within a preventive legal framework — supporting companies across processes from daily HR practices through to strategic decisions.

KEY SERVICES

  • Payroll, release, termination, settlement, notice, and annual leave compliance advisory
  • Review of company HR policies, procedures, and internal regulations
  • Employment agreement and personnel file compliance audit
  • Working hours and rest period compliance review
  • Workplace wage deduction penalty and disciplinary regulation compliance
  • Social security legislation compliance and structuring

10

Personal Data Protection (KVKK)

Personal data protection obligations have become a compliance area that directly affects not only the legal but also the operational, managerial, and reputational risks of companies. Compliance with data protection legislation has a broad sphere of influence — from companies’ internal organization to contractual relationships with third parties. We approach data protection and compliance processes in alignment with companies’ areas of activity, organizational structures, and data processing practices.

KEY SERVICES

  • Data inventory mapping and compliance assessment
  • Information notices and explicit consent mechanism structuring
  • Internal data protection policies and procedures preparation
  • Contract review from a data protection perspective
  • VERBIS registration and record management
  • Organizational data protection awareness programs

11

Tax & Customs Law

Tax and customs law is a field that directly affects corporate activities through extensive compliance obligations and potentially significant financial consequences. Legal processes in this area require not only knowledge of legislation but also the joint assessment of administrative practices and judicial precedents. We provide clients with a holistic advisory approach focused on the anticipation and management of legal risks in tax and customs matters — covering the full spectrum from compliance through to dispute resolution.

KEY SERVICES

  • Assessment of tax and customs regulatory obligations
  • Strategic legal analysis of inspection and audit processes
  • Administrative remedy evaluation and litigation strategy
  • Representation in administrative and judicial proceedings
  • Customs regulatory compliance structuring

12

Citizenship, Residence & Work Permits

We provide comprehensive legal advisory to foreign nationals on citizenship, residence permits, and work permit matters. Our services cover the full application and appeal process — from pre-application assessment to judicial recourse in the event of rejection.

KEY SERVICES

  • Management of work and residence permit application processes
  • Pre-application regulatory assessment and advisory
  • Sector and professional group-specific work permit evaluation
  • Short-term overseas assignment advisory
  • Objection and judicial review upon rejection
  • Turkish citizenship application support

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