Is Istanbul Attorneys a registered law firm?

Yes. Istanbul Attorneys is a fully licensed firm registered with the Istanbul Bar Association. All our lawyers are admitted attorneys adhering to the Attorneyship Law No. 1136.

What makes you different from other law firms in Turkey?

We specialize exclusively in Foreigners and International Investors. Our entire workflow is designed for English-speaking clients, bridging the gap between Turkish bureaucracy and international standards.

Who will handle my case?

Your case is personally managed by our in-house team led by Founding Partners Att. Oruç Aygün and Att. Onur Çalışıcı. We do not outsource legal work.

Do I need to visit your office to become a client?

No. While we welcome visits to our Istanbul HQ, 90% of our clients hire us remotely via Power of Attorney issued at Turkish Consulates worldwide.

Do you only operate in Istanbul?

Our HQ is in Istanbul, but we represent clients in all 81 provinces of Turkey, traveling to courts and government offices nationwide as required.

How are your legal fees structured?

We prioritize transparency, typically offering Fixed Fee models for defined projects rather than unpredictable hourly billing, ensuring you know costs upfront.

About Istanbul Attorneys | Limitless Legal Solutions in Turkey

Your Global Partner for Every Legal Challenge

A Firm Without Borders Istanbul Attorneys is not just a law firm; it is a comprehensive legal ecosystem designed to handle every aspect of your legal journey in Turkey. While we highlight our core practice areas, our expertise is boundless. Whether it is a complex multinational merger, a high-stakes criminal defense, or a specialized niche dispute, we have the mastery to handle it.

"No Case Too Complex, No Field Out of Reach."

Our Story: Built for International Clients From Day One

Istanbul Attorneys was founded by Att. Oruç Aygün and Att. Onur Çalışıcı, two Istanbul Bar Association-registered attorneys with combined experience in cross-border legal matters. From the very first day, the firm was designed to serve one specific audience: foreign individuals, international investors, and multinational corporations operating in Turkey.

Headquartered at SNS Plaza in Kağıthane, Istanbul — the commercial heart of Turkey — our firm has successfully represented clients from over 30 countries across six continents. Every internal workflow, from client intake to court filings, is structured in English to eliminate the language barrier that plagues most legal engagements in Turkey.

Our founding principle is simple: no foreign client should ever feel lost in the Turkish legal system. We combine deep expertise in Turkish law with the transparency, responsiveness, and communication standards that international clients expect. This is not a promise — it is the operational reality that has earned us the trust of individuals and corporations from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Middle East, and beyond.

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Strategic Alliance with Lexin Legal: Cross-Border Legal Services in Turkey

We go beyond the capabilities of a traditional local firm. Istanbul Attorneys is fortified by a strategic alliance with Lexin Legal, a recognized international legal powerhouse. This partnership is the backbone of our operations, enabling us to deliver global legal standards directly within the Turkish jurisdiction.

Through this alliance, we merge the agility of a dedicated Istanbul-based legal team with a vast global infrastructure. This ensures that every move we make in Turkish Commercial Courts is backed by international compliance, strategic depth, and seamless execution for foreign investors.

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Full-Service Law Firm in Istanbul: Expertise Across 100+ Practice Areas

Our expertise is not limited to a shortlist. As a comprehensive legal solutions provider, our operational ecosystem grants us access to specialized knowledge across over 100 legal disciplines. We don't just handle general cases; we master specific niches.

From Maritime Law and Energy Regulations to Intellectual Property (IP) protection and Cybercrime defense—if it exists in the Turkish Constitution, it is within our scope.

Why Our Capacity is Limitless:

Instant Scalability: Whether you need a single Turkish attorney for consultation or a task force of 20 lawyers for a massive M&A transaction, we scale instantly.
Niche Mastery: We do not rely on generalists. We deploy subject-matter experts for high-stakes fields like Tax Law, Banking & Finance, and Immigration, ensuring precision in every argument.
The "One-Stop-Shop" Guarantee: You will never hear "we don't handle that." We provide a single point of contact for your entire legal lifecycle, serving as your primary legal partner in Turkey. One signature, total protection.

Our Core Pillars of Practice

While our expertise spans over 100+ legal disciplines, our firm’s success is built on three strategic foundations. We provide a seamless legal ecosystem that integrates corporate structuring, aggressive litigation, and private wealth management to protect your interests in Turkey.

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Corporate & Commercial

From market entry to complex M&A deals, we act as the legal backbone for foreign businesses in Turkey. We ensure your company structure is tax-efficient, compliant, and ready for growth under the Turkish Commercial Code.

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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

When conflicts arise, you need strategic aggression. Whether it is a commercial breach or a shareholder dispute, our litigation team represents your interests in Turkish courts and arbitration centers to secure what is rightfully yours.

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Investment & Citizenship

We guide international investors through Turkey’s Golden Visa and Citizenship by Investment programs. Our Real Estate experts handle the entire "Tapu" (Title Deed) process, ensuring a zero-risk transfer for your capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Istanbul Attorneys Lawyers are a fully licensed and registered lawyers operating under the jurisdiction of the Istanbul Bar Association (https://www.istanbulbarosu.org.tr)((https://www.istanbulbarosu.org.tr)İstanbul Barosu). Every lawyer in our team is an admitted attorney with an active license to practice law in Turkey. We adhere strictly to the Attorneyship Law No. 1136 (https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.1136.pdf)and the professional code of ethics.

We are not a generalist firm that accepts every case. We are a specialized boutique firm focused exclusively on Foreigners and International Investors. Unlike traditional Turkish firms where English is a second language, our entire workflow—from contracts to client updates—is designed for English-speaking clients. We bridge the gap between complex Turkish bureaucracy and international service standards.

We believe in absolute transparency. We do not work on hourly rates that lead to unpredictable bills. Instead, we typically work on a Fixed Fee model for defined projects (e.g., Citizenship Application, Property Purchase). For litigation, we follow the Istanbul Bar Association’s minimum wage tariffs combined with a success-fee structure where applicable, all clearly outlined in our retainer agreement.