Services

We offers a wide range of corporate and commercial law services with banking and finance, company incorporation, privatization, accounting, joint ventures, insurance, investment and real estate.

We can assist companies to establish operations in Turkey in association with local partners.
The scope of work also extends to:-

• Incorporation
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Purchase of shares
• Company liquidation
• Winding Up proceedings
• Shareholders dispute & Minority oppression
• Injunction restraining the Company or Directors
• Registration of off shore company
• Partnership deeds and litigation
• Sale of Goods
• Contract for Medical services , equipment & facilities

Escrow Agency / Escrow Agreement

The amounts in escrow are paid into separate escrow accounts especially opened for the transaction.In agreement with the parties and depending on term of the escrow agreement the amounts are deposited as daily callmoney or fixed term deposit.

We provide our clients with individual escrow agreements especially adapted to the transaction in question. Only individual escrow agreements are able to properly provide for your needs.

Real Estate & Conveyancing

Apart form the standard conveyance and application for loans for housing and development projects, our scope of work also extends to:-

• Conversion, amalgmation, subdivision, partition land
• Forfeiture of land by virtue of breach of condition of title
• Joint venture & Development agreements
• Foreclosure proceedings
• Surrender and exchange of land with the State Government
• Tenancy agreements
• Eviction & Distress (recovery of rental) proceedings

European Law & Rights Concerning Ankara Agreement

In the light of new decisions based on Ankara Agreement, Turkish citizens acquired privillages in the field of freedom of establishment and providing services in EU countries. Visa requirements and requirements for capital investment are essential obstacle for Turkish citizens.  Accordingly, the firm assists its clients aiming to establish business or provide services in EU countries via coordination with law firms in EU countries.

Litigation & ADR

The firm strongly believes in the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution namely Arbitration and Mediation as an alternative to litigation. However should our clients request that the matter be placed before the court, then our lawyers having vast experience in general litigation matters as well as in specific areas such as banking, corporate, insolvency securities , employment, construction, insurance and arbitration.

This also extends to:

• securities
• land disputes
• sale of goods
• motor vehicle accidents claims
• employment
• winding up and breach of duty by directors
• construction & building contracts
• medical negligence

Administrative Law

The firm has always been at the forefront of issues which are of public concern to the community. The act, omission & neglect by any Public Authority is analyzed against the prejudice and detriment to the community. The firm objective is to engage public authority into a discussion and to make decisions which will serve to benefit the community

Banking & Finance

We act for all the domestic financial institutions. Our job scope includes drafting and advising financial institutions in relation to loan structures and security, enforcement of security documentation which include foreclosure proceedings and loan recovery.

The scope of work also extends to:

• Hire purchase and recovery
• Security / collateral documentation
• Legal charges and related documents
• Loan Agreement cum Assignment and related documents
• Master indemnity agreements
• Bridging loan agreements

Criminal Law

The firm handles a broad spectrum of cases which are classified as criminal in nature. This extends to offences under:-

• The Penal Code
• Road Transport Act
• Prevention of Corruption Act
• Companies ActFirearms Act
• Dangerous Drugs (DDA) Act
• Employee Provident Fund(EPF) Act and Social Security(SOCSO) Act
• Security Industries Act
• Local Government Act and subsidiary legislation

Employment

Employment law has become increasingly complex in view of numerous status which protect the rights and interest of workers / employees. In view of such complexities, we are focused in practical outcomes which benefit both the Employer and the Employee.

We offer practical solutions by providing “hands on” advise in respect of disputes which arise in the work place.
The scope of work extends to:-

• Reorganisations and retrenchment of work force to ensure companies operate profitably and efficiently.
• Drafting of Contracts of Employment and HR Policies to ensure that they are in compliance with local legislation.
• Preparation of performa letters to assist in management of indiscipline and misconduct which is consistent with the legal requirements for fairness and just cause.
• Assisting with setting up of a domestic inquiry panel to investigate any allegations of misconduct.
• Drafting of necessary documentation for the performance improvement process within organisations.
• Industrial Court/Labour Court Representation 

Estates, Trusts

Our experience in trusts includes setting up corporate trust structures and private trusts. We are also experienced in handling disputes relating to trusts and probate/wills.

We provide advise to individuals, trustees, executors, charities, corporate clients and others in the area of trust, estates and charities. We also handle cases dealing with will contested wills, disputes concerning trusts and the administration of trusts and estates.
Our scope of work also extends to:-

• Preparation of Wills
• Establishment of Trusts
• Extraction of Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration

Family

The firm is extremely sensitive to issues relating to family and matrimonial disputes. It is the firm’s practice that litigation is seen as a last resort. The firm endeavors to bring parties to settlement table.

The scope of work also extends to:-

• Deed of family settlements
• Divorce, Nullity
• Custody & Maintenance
• Adoption

Insurance

The firm acts for numerous insurance companies and the nature of work is predominantly motor vehicle accident (MVA) claims, recovery of premiums and performance bond recovery.

Our scope of work also extends to:-

• General insurance namely Fire, Theft, Property Damage
• Professional Indemnity & Medical Negligence
• Recovery of payment to a Third party
• Public Liability

Training

The firm strongly believes equipping it’s client with knowledge of the legal implications for the day to day management of their organizations. We are focused on providing in house training to our clients, so that they better manage their organization so as to avoid any pitfalls which may result in their organization being subjected to litigation. The scope of our training extends to:-

• Labour & Employment including being a service provider for organization who choose to out-source this aspect of their organization
• Insurance
• Commercial compliance