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Criminal Defence

Facing criminal investigation or prosecution — particularly in a foreign jurisdiction — is among the most difficult experiences a person or company can endure. Our criminal defence team provides robust, strategically focused representation from the first moment of investigation through to appeal.

Our criminal lawyers are experienced in both Turkish criminal procedure and cross-border cooperation mechanisms. We have defended executives, public figures and companies in proceedings spanning multiple countries, and we understand the commercial and reputational stakes of high-profile matters.

Services

  • 01White-collar crime: fraud, breach of trust, bribery, forgery
  • 02Security measures against legal entities and corporate liability
  • 03Money-laundering investigations and asset freezes
  • 04Extradition proceedings — Turkey and abroad
  • 05Mutual legal assistance and letters rogatory
  • 06Challenges to seizure, trustee appointment and confiscation
  • 07Defence before all criminal courts
  • 08Appeals, cassation, constitutional and ECHR applications

Why clients choose us

Our criminal partners have handled extradition matters involving more than a dozen countries and have filed applications before the Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights. We act swiftly from the first moment of investigation.

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Our lawyers are available to discuss your matter in confidence. We respond within 24 hours.