Lawyer in Turkey

The stage of the matter determines the assistance needed

The initial work may be advice on Turkish law, written analysis or a document review. Court documents, negotiations or representation can then be agreed if needed. A claim, a response and an appeal have different conditions, so the full history of previous applications matters.

For an English-speaking client, we separately check whether a suitable professional can work in English. Any need for an interpreter in another language is assessed in the same way. Legal support for a foreign national concerns the agreed task; it is not a promise to undertake any action regardless of specialism, city or procedure.

Counterparties, unpaid invoices and commercial disputes

If a Turkish company fails to perform a contract, we need its exact details, the obligation involved and evidence that you performed your part. Provide the contract, orders, invoices, payments and correspondence. For debt recovery the calculation, payment deadline and objections already raised by the counterparty also matter.

Possible negotiation and procedural steps are determined by the contract and applicable rules. A commercial dispute may concern a partnership, supply or competition. International arbitration, including under appropriate ICC, UNCITRAL or ISTAC rules, requires separate grounds: the name of a procedure alone does not make it available for every dispute.

Company formation and day-to-day transactions

For start-ups and established businesses, we consider business structure, registration documents, contracts and required permits. Explain the actual business model, founders and planned payments. Registration does not replace checks on sector-specific requirements or obtaining necessary licences.

Tax advice, compliance work and representation in a tax dispute are agreed for the individual issues. For intellectual property, we review trade marks, patents, copyright and trade secrets. Legal recommendations must reflect the particular assets and documents rather than a blanket assumption about all foreign business owners.

Residential and commercial property

Before a transaction, we need property documents, details of the parties and the proposed terms. Legal support with property may include checks and contract work within the agreed scope. For a foreign buyer, the feasibility and procedure are established for the particular property, rather than simply because the seller is willing to accept payment.

Legal due diligence does not replace a survey or valuation. If money has already been paid, provide evidence and signed documents. Refund terms, transfer of rights and a potential dispute require a review of the actual contract; an outcome cannot be guaranteed from a project’s promotional description alone.

Family, inheritance and civil matters

We consider divorce, division of assets and other family enquiries against the relevant documents. An inheritance requires details of any will, assets, parties and the procedure needed. Estate administration, establishing rights and a dispute between beneficiaries should not be reduced to one standard document.

Civil claims may concern contracts, loss and personal obligations. In an insurance dispute, we assess the cover, event, decision and amount claimed. Valuations and expert opinions are agreed separately where needed. The sum a client expects must be considered against the legal basis and evidence.

Criminal matters and procedural defence

For an enquiry involving a court, prosecution authority or law enforcement agency, state the client’s status and scheduled steps. We need notices received, decisions and other papers. A local lawyer’s availability must be confirmed before the particular step, especially in an urgent procedural matter.

Document preparation and representation may be separate stages. Translating documents does not mean they have been filed. Before the next step, we clarify authority, the appropriate application route and the provider’s responsibilities, without promising a predetermined decision from a court or another authority.

Certificates, official records and institutional documents

We consider obtaining official documents, including civil status records known as Nüfus Kayıt Örneği, court decisions and relevant copies. Enquiries may also concern an Adli Sicil Kaydı record, education documents, certificates and licences. Access and representation depend on the person, document and appropriate grounds.

For a diploma, we clarify whether a replacement, confirmation or translation is needed, as these are different tasks. An apostille and legal translation are agreed according to the country and receiving institution. An apostille authenticates the relevant official particulars, but does not guarantee acceptance for every purpose without checking other requirements.

Preparing Your Enquiry

Provide a brief timeline, the city, your current country and the outcome sought. Identify important dates and missing documents. After review, we agree the documents, providers, fees and third-party costs. Fully remote work and timescales can be assessed only against the particular procedure and available evidence.