Full-Service English Speaking Law Firm in Istanbul

Turkish Citizenship & Residency

​Turkey offers one of the world's most accessible Citizenship by Investment programs. With a minimum real estate investment of $400,000 or a $500,000 bank deposit, you and your immediate family can obtain Turkish citizenship within 3 to 6 months. Our team manages every step — from investment selection and title deed verification to application filing with the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. We also handle short-term and long-term residence permits, work permits, and family reunification applications for expats relocating to Turkey.

Recognition & Enforcement

Whether you are establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a Joint Stock Company (JSC), or a branch office, our corporate team handles the entire process — from articles of association to tax registration and trade registry enrollment. We draft and negotiate shareholders' agreements, M&A documentation, joint venture contracts, and commercial distribution agreements. Our strategic partnership with Lexin Legal extends our reach across 40+ countries, enabling seamless cross-border corporate structuring.

Real Estate & Property Law

Foreign court judgments and arbitral awards do not automatically take effect in Turkey. Under Turkish International Private Law (Law No. 5718), a separate recognition or enforcement proceeding is required before Turkish courts. Our litigation team handles recognition of foreign divorce decrees, enforcement of international commercial judgments, and execution of arbitral awards under the New York Convention. We represent clients from common law and civil law jurisdictions alike, bridging procedural differences to protect your rights.

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Criminal investigations in Turkey move fast. Detention orders can be issued within hours, and statements made at the police station without legal counsel can have irreversible consequences. Our criminal defense attorneys respond immediately — attending police stations, prosecutor interviews, and Criminal Courts of Peace hearings on the same day. We defend foreign nationals facing charges including fraud, cybercrime, assault, drug offenses, and white-collar economic crimes under the Turkish Penal Code.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Turkey's real estate market attracts billions in foreign capital annually, but without proper legal due diligence, investors face risks including hidden mortgages, construction permit violations, and fraudulent title transfers. Our real estate attorneys verify every detail at the Land Registry (Tapu Müdürlüğü), draft bilingual purchase contracts, and represent you at the title deed transfer. We also handle rental disputes, construction law matters, and property-related litigation before Turkish Civil Courts of First Instance.

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Criminal Defense
 

International divorce cases in Turkey involve complex jurisdictional questions, especially when spouses hold different nationalities. Our family law team handles both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements under the Hague Convention, alimony claims, and division of matrimonial property. We also assist with recognition of foreign prenuptial agreements and enforcement of international custody orders through Turkish Family Courts.

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Family & Divorce Law
 

Commercial disputes in Turkey require aggressive, strategic representation from day one. Our litigation team handles debt recovery through Turkish enforcement offices (İcra Müdürlükleri), breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, and unfair competition cases. We also represent clients in alternative dispute resolution — including mediation (mandatory for commercial disputes above certain thresholds) and international arbitration before ICC and ISTAC tribunals. Our goal is the fastest possible resolution with maximum recovery.

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Inheritance & Wills
 

Foreign nationals who own property or hold assets in Turkey need a valid Turkish will to prevent lengthy inheritance disputes. Without one, Turkish succession law applies by default — which may conflict with your home country's inheritance rules. Our estate planning team prepares notarized wills, manages inheritance certificate (veraset ilamı) proceedings, and handles cross-border estate administration to ensure your assets are transferred according to your wishes.

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