The law of two continents.One standard: merit.
An Istanbul-based international law firm — advising clients across Europe, the Gulf and Central Asia.
A quarter-century of specialised expertise across the most complex areas of law.
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Commercial & Corporate Law
Contract disputes, commercial litigation, corporate restructuring and cross-border transactions.
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International Law & Arbitration
ISTAC and ICC arbitration, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, investment disputes.
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Citizenship & Immigration
Turkish citizenship by investment, residence and work permits, family reunification.
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Real Estate Law
Title transfer, zoning and urban regeneration, tourism investment, sales to foreign nationals.
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Criminal Defence
White-collar crime, extradition proceedings and international criminal cooperation.
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Family & Inheritance
International divorce, cross-border estates, succession and asset planning.
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Banking & Finance
BRSA and CMB regulation, credit facilities, capital markets instruments, debt restructuring.
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IP & Data Protection
Trademark registration, copyright, trade secrets and Turkish data protection (KVKK) compliance.
Legal questions do not arrive detached from an industry. We carry years of case experience in the sectors that drive the Turkish economy.
Energy & Infrastructure
Renewable energy projects, BOT contracts, public procurement and energy market regulation.
Construction & Real Estate
Urban regeneration, revenue-sharing construction contracts, zoning disputes and large-scale development.
Tourism & Hospitality
Hotel and marina investment, management agreements, tourism incentives and coastal legislation.
Finance & Fintech
Banking transactions, payment institution licensing, digital assets and capital markets instruments.
Manufacturing & Export
Supply chain contracts, customs and foreign trade legislation, distribution networks.
Shipping & Logistics
Ship finance and registration, freight disputes, carriage contracts and marine insurance.
A Bridge Position
Twenty-five years of institutional relationships built between European legal culture and the markets of the Gulf and Central Asia.
Multilingual Team
Our lawyers advise in Turkish, English, German, Arabic, French and Russian.
Client-Centred
Every matter is supervised by a senior partner. We listen before we advise.
Every matter moves through the same four steps. We dislike surprises, and so do you.
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Listening
The first consultation is free and held in confidence. We understand the commercial context before we offer a view.
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Assessment
We set out the legal position, the odds and the cost in writing — including the weaknesses, stated just as plainly.
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Strategy
Settlement, litigation or arbitration? We choose the route together and fix the timetable at the outset.
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Execution
A senior partner runs the matter. You are briefed at every stage, on a set rhythm.
Thirteen offices, four continents
With offices in seven Turkish cities and across Europe, the Gulf and the Caucasus, we are where you need us.
Publication
June 2025
Cross-Border Inheritance: A Guide for Turkish Nationals with Assets Abroad
A comprehensive review of estate administration, recognition proceedings and tax exposure for families holding property or accounts in several countries.
Press
April 2025
Yıldırım & Demir Opens New Offices in Baku and Amsterdam
The firm continues its international expansion with two strategic new locations.
Insight
February 2025
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: Changing Thresholds and Procedures in 2025
A practical summary of the current conditions and processing times for the real estate, capital and deposit routes.