Att. Özlem Bal
Founding Partner
Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Law
İzmir Bar Association
İzmir · Turkey
Legal representation and advisory for individuals and businesses
Since 2012, Özkan & Bal Law Office has been working in enforcement and bankruptcy, banking, insurance, employment law, mediation and corporate advisory. We work in Turkish and English.
2012Year established
6Practice areas
TR · ENWorking languages
İzmir BarBar association
Practice Areas
Areas of law we work in
You can find the scope, process and frequently asked questions for each area on its own page.
01Enforcement and Bankruptcy LawEnforcement proceedings with or without a court judgment, annulment of objection, negative declaratory and restitution actions, bankruptcy and concordat.Learn more →02Banking LawRecovery of loan receivables on behalf of banks and financial institutions, foreclosure of mortgages and pledges, portfolio file management.Learn more →03Corporate AdvisoryDrafting and reviewing contracts, legal opinions on commercial matters, general assembly and board procedures, retainer-based advisory.Learn more →04Mediation and SettlementRepresentation in mandatory and voluntary mediation, drafting settlement protocols, out-of-court resolution of disputes.Learn more →05Insurance LawSubrogation proceedings and recourse actions on behalf of insurers, claims and compensation disputes, policy-related disputes.Learn more →06Employment LawSeverance and notice pay, employee receivables, reinstatement actions, advice to employers on employment contracts and terminations.Learn more →
Institutional Clients
How we work on banking, insurance and corporate files
For institutions handling large numbers of files at once, we follow a standardised process and report on progress regularly.
I.
Portfolio file management
Receiving and registering files from the institution and initiating proceedings without delay.
II.
Monitoring via UYAP
Continuous electronic monitoring of service, attachment, sale and objection stages.
III.
Periodic reporting
File-level status and collection reports in the format and frequency the institution requires.
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Confidentiality and data protection
Processing and storing client and counterparty data in line with Turkish Data Protection Law No. 6698.
How We Work
The journey of a file through our office
Initial meeting
We listen to your request and review your documents together.
Legal assessment
We examine the file and openly share the available options, time frames and likely costs.
Managing the process
We initiate the lawsuit, enforcement or mediation and follow each stage closely.
Regular updates
We inform you of every significant development and answer your questions.
About
About us
Özkan & Bal Law Office was founded in 2012 in Karşıyaka, İzmir by Attorney Özlem Bal and Attorney Yasemin Özkan.
The office provides legal representation and advisory services to companies, financial institutions, insurance companies and individuals in Turkey and abroad. Correspondence and meetings with foreign clients can be conducted in English.
We carry out our professional activities in accordance with the Turkish Attorneys' Act and the professional rules of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, with due care for client confidentiality.
Att. Yasemin Özkan
Founding Partner
Marmara University Faculty of Law
İzmir Bar Association
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please contact us by phone or email.
What should I bring to the first meeting?+
Your ID and all documents relating to the matter (contracts, notices, correspondence, payment records) will speed up the assessment. Legible copies are sufficient for the first meeting.
How are legal fees determined?+
Fees are set in a written engagement agreement according to the nature and scope of the work, based on the Attorneys' Act and the minimum fee tariff of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations.
How can I follow the status of my case?+
Our office will inform you of significant developments. You can also view your case and enforcement files through the UYAP Citizen Portal using your e-Devlet credentials.
Is mediation mandatory before filing a lawsuit?+
In certain disputes, such as employment, commercial, consumer and lease disputes, mediation is a precondition to filing suit. We can assess whether your dispute falls within this scope in the initial meeting.
Do you work with foreign companies?+
Yes. We advise companies based abroad on their legal matters in Turkey and conduct correspondence in English.
Contact
Our office
You can book a meeting by phone or reach us by email.
Bahriye Üçok Blv. Berrin Taşan Sk. No:13 D:6
Şohoğlu Apt. Karşıyaka / İzmir
Şohoğlu Apt. Karşıyaka / İzmir
+90 232 369 63 69Fax: +90 232 369 63 69
Weekdays 09:00–18:00