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Practice Area 03

Corporate Advisory

Many of the legal problems companies face in day-to-day business can be prevented with well-structured contracts and timely legal advice. Our office serves Turkish and foreign-owned companies on a matter-by-matter or retainer basis.

What we handle in this area

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
  • Supply, dealership, distribution and service agreements
  • General assembly and board resolutions and procedures
  • Incorporation and amendments to articles of association
  • Trade registry procedures
  • Personal data protection (KVKK) compliance
  • Receivables management and commercial disputes
  • Advisory in English for foreign-owned companies

How does retainer-based advisory work?

The working arrangement for ongoing legal advisory is agreed together according to the company's structure and needs.

  1. 1Introduction and needs analysisWe review the company's business, contract structure and key legal risks together.
  2. 2Agreeing the working modelThe retainer or matter-based model and communication channels are clarified.
  3. 3Document and process reviewExisting contracts and internal processes are reviewed and updates are recommended where needed.
  4. 4Day-to-day supportLegal opinions, contracts and correspondence are prepared in a timely manner.
  5. 5Periodic reviewOpen matters and legislative changes are reviewed in regular meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What does a legal retainer mean?

It means the company's legal needs are met regularly over a set period under pre-agreed terms. Scope and fees are set out in a written engagement agreement.

Do you draft contracts in English?

Yes. For foreign-owned or internationally connected companies, we draft and review contracts in both Turkish and English.

Are companies required to retain a lawyer?

Under Article 35 of the Attorneys' Act, joint stock companies above a certain capital threshold and building cooperatives above a certain number of members are required to retain a contracted lawyer.