Özkan Law Office · Istanbul
Law,
for everyone.
Litigation, advisory and mediation services for individuals and companies - in English and Turkish.
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Özkan Legal
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The firm
Law and financial advisory,
at the same table.
Since 2019 we have advised individuals and companies from our office in Ataşehir, Istanbul.
Both partners took their legal education further with a master's degree - one abroad, one in Türkiye. Founding Partner Erhan Özkan completed an LL.M. in International Commercial Law with Distinction at the University of Westminster in London, and handles matters for companies with foreign shareholders and clients in foreign trade in English and Turkish. Managing Partner Hakan Özkan wrote his master's thesis at Yeditepe University on workplace accidents and employer liability, and acts for clients in employment, criminal, family, real estate and immigration matters.
Our team is completed by Sabri Özkan, a certified public accountant and independent auditor who spent more than forty years as a finance executive in industry. In corporate matters we review the contract and the balance sheet together; for individual clients, we report every development promptly and in plain language.
Practice areas
Where do you need help?
Civil Procedure · Mediation · Arbitration
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
We act at every stage of a dispute - from the formal notice and mediation through first-instance courts to the Court of Cassation. We first set out the strengths and weaknesses of your case, then choose the fastest and most cost-effective route with you.
- Representation in civil and commercial courts
- Mediation and settlement negotiations
- Representation in arbitration
- Appeals before regional courts and the Court of Cassation
- Case management across all 81 provinces
Criminal Code · Criminal Procedure
Criminal Law
From the first hour of an investigation until the judgment becomes final, we stand by suspects, defendants, victims and companies - from questioning and arraignment through to appeals.
- Defence during custody and questioning
- Challenging detention and judicial control
- Representing victims and intervening parties
- Economic and cyber crime
- Appeals and individual applications
Code of Obligations · Commercial Code
Contract Law
A good contract is a dispute that never happens. We draft clear, enforceable agreements that protect your interests, and flag every risk before you sign.
- Drafting and negotiating contracts
- Risk review of existing agreements
- Lease, sale, service and construction contracts
- Confidentiality (NDA) and non-compete clauses
- Breach of contract and damages claims
Turkish Commercial Code · Cheque Law
Commercial Law
Practical, business-minded legal support that keeps pace with commerce - from negotiable instruments to unfair competition.
- Cheque, promissory note and negotiable instrument disputes
- Unfair competition claims
- Agency, dealership and distribution relationships
- Recovery of commercial receivables
- International trade and INCOTERMS advice
Commercial Code · Foreign Direct Investment Law
Corporate Law
From incorporation to mergers, we handle the legal and financial side of your company's life cycle together. The experience of the certified accountant and independent auditor on our team gives us a distinct perspective here - especially for foreign investors setting up in Türkiye.
- Company formation and articles of association
- General assembly and board procedures
- Share transfers and shareholders' agreements
- Mergers, demergers and conversions
- Concordat (restructuring) proceedings
Labour Act · Labour Courts Act · Social Security Act
Employment Law
We advise employees and employers from hiring to termination. Our academic work on workplace accidents and employer liability reflects our depth in this field.
- Severance, notice pay and other employee receivables
- Reinstatement claims
- Mandatory pre-trial mediation
- Workplace accident and occupational disease claims
- Employment contracts and workplace policies for employers
Civil Code · Law No. 6284
Family Law
We work with discretion and care at the most sensitive moments of life, seeking lasting solutions that protect the best interests of children and the future of both parties.
- Uncontested and contested divorce
- Custody, visitation and maintenance
- Division of matrimonial property
- Protective orders under Law No. 6284
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
Civil Code · Inheritance Tax Law
Inheritance Law
Dividing an estate is one of the hardest tests for family relationships. From wills and estate planning to certificates of inheritance, disclaimers and claims to protect reserved shares, we stand by heirs throughout.
- Wills and estate planning
- Certificates of inheritance and estate administration
- Disclaimer of inheritance
- Reserved share and sham transfer claims
- Partition of inherited property
Civil Code · Condominium Law · Code of Obligations
Real Estate Law
From title deeds to tenancies, we help you deal with property safely. A short due diligence review before a purchase can prevent years of litigation.
- Title deed cancellation and registration claims
- Rent determination and eviction
- Construction-for-flats agreements
- Partition of co-owned property
- Condominium disputes
Foreigners Law · Citizenship Law · International Workforce Law
Immigration Law
We help foreign nationals who want to live, work or invest in Türkiye - from residence permits to citizenship, in English and Turkish.
- Residence and work permits
- Turkish citizenship by investment
- Challenging deportation and administrative detention
- Lifting entry bans
- Property acquisition by foreigners
Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
Enforcement & Insolvency
We don't stop at a judgment - we follow your claim until it is collected. On the debtor side, we mount a fast and effective defence against unjustified enforcement.
- Enforcement with and without a judgment
- Actions to set aside or remove objections
- Negative declaratory and restitution actions
- Attachment and sale procedures
- Bankruptcy and concordat proceedings
Industrial Property Code · Copyright Law
Trademarks & Patents
We protect the value of your work and your brand - from registration to infringement actions, throughout the life of your IP rights.
- Trademark, patent and design registration
- Oppositions and appeals
- Trademark infringement actions
- Licence and assignment agreements
- Domain name disputes
Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)
Data Protection
We build your company's KVKK compliance from the ground up and help you act fast when a data breach occurs. We also help individuals enforce their rights when their data is processed unlawfully.
- KVKK compliance projects and data inventories
- Privacy notices and explicit consent forms
- VERBİS registration
- Data breach notifications
- Complaints to the Board and damages claims
Our team
The people who will handle your matter.
Publications
Twice a week, in plain language.
New articles every Tuesday and Friday
All articlesLimited company or joint stock company in Türkiye? Making the right choice at formation
The differences between the two company types often surface years after formation. We compare capital, share transfers, management and shareholder liability, and flag the 31 December 2026 deadline for existing companies.
Challenging pre-trial detention and judicial control in Türkiye: the rights of suspects and defendants
Detention is not a punishment but an exceptional measure. We explain the statutory conditions, how to object within seven days and the judicial control measures that can be used instead of detention.
Evicting a tenant in Türkiye: the legal grounds and deadlines
The end of the lease term alone is not a ground for eviction. We explain the statutory grounds, the one-month deadlines that must not be missed and the mediation stage that has been mandatory since 2023.
First step
Let's read your case together.
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