Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions
Within the corporate department, we provide legal assistance with respect to a number of services and legal transactions such as mergers & acquisitions, formation, rearrangement and dissolution of joint ventures, corporate restructurings, venture capital transactions, disposals, buyouts, divestments, auctions and tender offers as well as general commercial issues. Among our clients, we have financial institutions, multinationals, local and foreign companies, private equities and also Turkish start-ups.
From the structuring of the transaction and negotiation of the term sheet, until the conveyance of title at the closing, and going further, during the completion of all post-closing transactions, we assist our clients in all steps of an M&A transactions, no matter how sophisticated they may get. If needed by our clients, we also provide post-closing corporate house-keeping services regarding the target acquired.
Construction Law
We assist our clients on their projects in all phases of the construction process, including preparing and reviewing design and construction contracts and consulting agreements; providing advice and guidance throughout the construction process; and litigating all aspects of construction-related disputes. We provide efficient and insightful counsel from start to finish on a project, or at any stage of the process.
Property and Real Estate Law, Leases and Leasing, Planning or Land Use
Consultancy work on Land Development projects, all kinds of disposals and transfers of property, the establishment of real estate investment trusts, liens, and mortgages, commercial leasing, landlord and tenant law, leasehold law, building permits, regulations. Litigation activities for the settlement of all kinds of disputes regarding property.
Banking and Finance Law
Consultancy for legal aspects of all matters and practice areas involving domestic and international banking and finance law, international project finance, individual financial transactions, securitizations, private banking, treasury funding and settlement operations, securities, futures and options regulations, derivatives transactions, public offerings and all capital market transactions.
Strong and effective litigation activities for the settlement of all kinds of disputes regarding financial markets.
Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Business Law
All issues related to contracts, incorporation, partnerships, insurance, taxation, bankruptcy and insolvency, composition, debt collection, agency law, leasing, franchising law & practice, distribution and licensing agreements, local and international commercial agreements, transportation, logistics agreements, equipment finance and leasing, employment agreements, employee benefits. All kinds of litigation and alternative dispute resolution concerning corporate matters.
Litigation
Our firm understand the challenges and risks of dispute management — whether litigation, alternative dispute resolution, civil lawsuits, or criminal or government investigations — and we have the skills and judgement to help you achieve optimal results.
Foreign Investment Law, International Trade
Representing foreign entrepreneurs investing in the Republic of Turkey, the establishment of joint ventures, branch offices, liaison offices, agencies, distributors and subsidiaries, foreign investment structuring in Turkey, representing clients before governmental bodies for investment approvals and incentives, Free Trade Zone operations. Capital markets, cross border investments, emerging markets, financial services, institutional investment, investment banking, offshore investment, private equity, venture capital. Also, related business residency permits, work permits. Related arbitration, contracts, and finance.
Employment Law
Pursuing all kinds of employment disputes and lawsuits of companies and consultancy regarding employment law and legislation. We also draft all kinds of agreements and documents required by labor legislation.