Frequently asked questions

Yes. Attorneys and staff communicate in English, and French is also available. Court submissions must be in Turkish; we translate and explain all key documents.

Yes. Video meetings are routine for clients abroad, and documents can be exchanged by email.

Fees are agreed in a written engagement letter based on the scope and complexity of the work. Turkish law sets a minimum tariff for attorneys’ fees. Court fees, expert fees and translation costs are charged separately.

Yes. Invoices can be issued to foreign entities, and payment terms are agreed in the engagement letter.

You can sign it at the nearest Turkish consulate, or before a local notary with an apostille (for countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention) followed by a certified Turkish translation. We prepare the wording for you.

For many transactions, such as buying property or opening a bank account, a Turkish tax number is required. It can be obtained quickly from a tax office or a Turkish consulate.

Often only days: 7 days to object to a payment order, 5 days in cheque and promissory note proceedings, 2 weeks to answer a civil claim or appeal a judgment. Use our deadline calculator and contact us immediately.

It depends on the type of case and the court’s workload. An uncontested divorce may be decided within a few months, while commercial cases with appeals can take several years.

A foreign judgment takes effect in Turkey only after a Turkish court grants recognition or enforcement (exequatur), subject to conditions such as finality and respect for the right of defence.