English-speaking lawyers in Istanbul.
We advise foreign individuals and companies on every area of Turkish law, and handle court, mediation and administrative proceedings for you, in English.
Common questions from foreign clients
Do I need to speak Turkish to work with you?
No. Consultations, written summaries and updates are provided in English. Court documents are explained to you in English.
Can you act for me if I am not in Turkey?
Yes. With a power of attorney issued before a Turkish consulate or apostilled abroad, we can represent you without you being present, except for hearings that require your personal attendance.
How are legal fees determined?
Fees are agreed in writing in an engagement letter according to the scope of work, and cannot be lower than the minimum fee tariff of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations.
Practice areas
From residence permits to company formation and property purchases, we cover the legal matters foreigners most often face in Turkey.
- Family law and divorceDivorce by consent and contested divorce, custody, alimony, division of assets, recognition of foreign divorces.
- Criminal lawDefence during investigation and trial, statements to police and prosecutors, victim representation.
- Employment lawSeverance and notice pay, reinstatement claims, overtime and unpaid wages, mandatory mediation.
- Compensation and traffic accidentsMaterial and moral damages, traffic accidents, insurance claims, workplace accidents and bodily injuries.
- InheritanceCertificates of inheritance, partition, reserved shares, wills, renunciation of inheritance.
- Real estate and tenancyDue diligence before purchase, title deed transfers, rent determination and eviction cases.
- Residence, work permits and citizenshipResidence and work permit applications, appeals against refusals and deportation orders, citizenship by investment.
- Company lawSetting up limited and joint stock companies, shareholder agreements, share transfers, corporate governance.
- Commercial contracts and debt collectionSale, distribution and service agreements; enforcement proceedings and collection from Turkish debtors.
- International trade and logisticsExport and import contracts, CMR carriage claims, customs penalties and appeals.
- Arbitration and enforcementMediation and arbitration, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Turkey.
How we work with foreign clients
We explain each step of Turkish procedure in plain English and send you a written summary after every hearing or major development.
First consultation
We listen to your matter, identify deadlines and the documents needed.
Document review
We review contracts, notices and decisions and summarise your position in writing.
Engagement
We agree the scope of work and fees in a written engagement letter.
Updates
You receive short written updates in English throughout the proceedings.
Request a consultation
Describe your matter briefly and we will reply within the same business day.
- info@inter.law
- Phone
- 0216 100 10 10
- Office
- Kartal / İstanbul, Türkiye