You can explore in greater detail some of the core areas of law in which we provide legal consultancy, representation, and dispute resolution services. Our practice covers a wide range of legal matters, with a focus on understanding the specific circumstances of each case, identifying potential legal risks, and developing practical and effective solutions tailored to the needs of our clients.
Family and Inheritance Law
● Legal services concerning the family residence and proceedings arising under Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family.
● Divorce proceedings, adoption authorization proceedings, community of property, separation of property, matrimonial property regimes, and obtaining certificates of inheritance.
● Proceedings for the annulment of certificates of inheritance, renunciation of inheritance, appointment of a representative for an inheritance partnership, and estate inventory proceedings.
● Alimony claims.
● Proceedings arising from the termination of an engagement.
● Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
● Custody proceedings, guardianship and trusteeship proceedings, and proceedings for the annulment of wills.
Mediation Services
● Effective mediation focused on identifying the underlying issues and developing mutually acceptable solutions.
● Voluntary mediation services and representation of parties in disputes including employment, pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages, loss of support, rent, debt and receivables, contractual relations, and many other matters.
Criminal Law
● Effective defense and legal support for clients facing legal issues in the business world, drawing on experience in white-collar criminal law.
● Legal assistance in connection with allegations, investigations, and criminal proceedings.
● Defense and advocacy services throughout the investigation and prosecution stages.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
● Providing effective solutions, including mediation, for disputes that may be resolved amicably without resorting to litigation, with a focus on resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
● Handling judicial and arbitration proceedings at both national and international levels for disputes that cannot be resolved amicably, including the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
● Legal representation in compensation claims arising from various areas of law, including traffic accidents, contractual disputes, torts, occupational accidents, criminal matters, and medical malpractice. This includes claims for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages, loss of support, loss of earnings, loss or reduction of earning capacity, and damages arising from impairment of future economic prospects.
Maritime and Transportation Law
● Legal assistance in ship purchase and sale transactions.
● Drafting freight, ship charter, and ship management agreements, as well as representing clients in their amendment and termination where necessary.
● In cases of contractual breach: remedying the breach and recovering damages, conducting negotiations with counterparties, enforcing arbitration clauses where applicable, initiating legal proceedings, filing criminal complaints where appropriate, and obtaining and enforcing vessel arrest orders through the competent authorities.
● Legal services concerning P&I insurance, demurrage, seafarers' claims, and compensation claims.
● Representation in compensation claims arising from marine accidents and environmental pollution, including objections to administrative fines, civil proceedings for recovery of damages, criminal complaints where appropriate, claims against insurance companies, and recourse claims against liable third parties.
Intellectual and Industrial Property Law
● Legal consultancy in the establishment, registration, management, and protection of intellectual and industrial property rights.
● Consultancy and legal representation in all areas of intellectual and industrial property law, including trademarks, patents, utility models, designs, licensing, and copyrights.
● Conducting pre-registration searches, managing registration applications, and handling licensing procedures.
● Legal assistance concerning the transfer, limitation, renewal, security interests, and permitted use of intellectual and industrial property rights.
● In cases of infringement, providing legal consultancy, mediation, arbitration, litigation, and enforcement services to remedy infringements and protect clients' rights.
Labor and Social Security Law
● Drafting employment contracts, reviewing and revising existing contracts, organizing human resources processes in compliance with applicable legislation, providing legal support during occupational health and safety inspections, managing administrative, criminal, and civil proceedings arising from occupational accidents, handling termination and dismissal procedures, and pursuing employee receivables, compensation, and service determination claims.
● Legal consultancy regarding employer-side human resources, recruitment, and termination processes.
● Work and residence permit procedures.
Real Estate and Rental Law
● Legal assistance in real estate purchase and sale transactions.
● Drafting and reviewing lease agreements.
● Legal assistance with real estate acquisition procedures for foreign nationals.
● Construction-for-land-share and revenue-sharing agreements and transactions.
● Legal consultancy and representation in disputes between landlords and tenants, eviction proceedings, title deed cancellation and registration proceedings, and other real estate disputes.
Personal Data Protection Law
● KVKK compliance project management.
● Ongoing legal consultancy for data controllers that have completed the KVKK compliance process.
● In-house training on personal data protection and data security.
● Risk assessment and analysis concerning personal data processing activities.
Commercial Law
● Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, terminating, and resolving disputes arising from national and international commercial contracts, as well as providing legal support during commercial negotiations and settlement processes.
● Drafting various types of agreements, including partnership, sale and purchase, supply, advertising, sponsorship, franchising, and licensing agreements; advising on investment incentives and foreign capital transfers; and handling the necessary applications to competent authorities for company incorporations.
● Resolving legal disputes arising in these areas and providing legal consultancy to individuals, as well as national and international companies, on matters including e-commerce.
● Successful commercial relationships depend on sound legal structures and clearly defined rights and obligations. We provide legal guidance designed to help clients manage the opportunities and risks created by competition and globalization. In commercial transactions, poorly structured agreements or decisions may result in significant financial and legal liabilities. Obtaining legal advice at an early stage can help identify and mitigate these risks.