Litigation in Türkiye
Our Turkish-licensed lawyers represent clients at every stage of the Turkish judicial system: from investigations before public prosecutors, through trials in civil, criminal and specialized courts, to appeals before the regional appellate courts and the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay), administrative appeals before the Council of State (Danıştay) and individual applications to the Constitutional Court.
- Criminal defense — during investigations and before the criminal courts, with appeals to the regional courts and the Court of Cassation.
- Civil and commercial litigation — contracts, torts, debt collection and real estate disputes.
- Administrative cases — permits, licenses, fines and expropriation disputes against government bodies.
- Family, commercial and enforcement matters — divorce, custody and inheritance before the family courts, and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Advice outside the courtroom
- Contracts and transactions under Turkish law, including partnership and investment documents.
- Corporate counsel — company formation, governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and compliance in Türkiye.
- Administrative procedures — filings, licenses and permits, and appeals when they are refused.
- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration on Turkish matters.
- Legal opinions on regulatory changes, transactions and risk.
Turkish citizens abroad and foreign clients
We represent Turkish nationals and foreign clients with interests in Türkiye — Turkish citizens in the U.S. who need to manage estates, resolve family matters or pursue claims in Turkish courts, and international businesses and expatriates dealing with Turkish requirements on employment, property and liability. Our lawyers work in English and Turkish.
Expert opinions for U.S. courts
When U.S. courts or counsel need to understand Turkish law or procedure, we provide expert opinions and affidavits on questions such as the applicability of Turkish law or public policy, the validity and enforcement of Turkish judgments and arbitral awards, and Turkish administrative practice relevant to a U.S. case.
U.S. services for Turkish clients
Our U.S. offices also serve Turkish individuals and companies in America: immigration matters from visas and green cards to asylum and naturalization, U.S. company formation and contracts, and personal matters such as estate planning — so one team can handle both sides of a cross-border matter.