Full-Scope Legal
Counsel
Comprehensive legal services spanning corporate, immigration, real estate, and dispute resolution, delivered with strategic precision and an international perspective.
ASY Legal provides end-to-end legal counsel across twelve practice areas, each grounded in deep subject-matter expertise and structured for the realities of cross-border work. Our partners lead every engagement, drawing on complementary specialisations to deliver advice that accounts for the full picture.
Corporate & Compliance
We advise international businesses on company formation, joint ventures, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in Turkey. Our team has extensive experience structuring cross-border transactions and guiding foreign investors through Turkey's commercial framework.
- Company Formation & Capital Structuring
- Shareholder Agreements & Joint Ventures
- Board Governance & Corporate Maintenance
- Restructuring & Liquidation
Customs & Antidumping
Our customs and trade defence practice advises importers, exporters, and manufacturers on customs regulations, antidumping proceedings, trade defence measures, and import-export compliance. We help businesses navigate regulatory barriers and protect their market access.
- Import/Export Compliance
- Customs Valuation Disputes
- Antidumping & Countervailing Investigations
- Tariff Classification
Data Protection & Privacy
We advise on Turkish data protection law (KVKK) compliance, data processing agreements, privacy audits, and cross-border data transfer. Our team conducts compliance projects and leads training sessions to help businesses meet their regulatory obligations.
- VERBIS Registration
- Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Data Breach Response
- Data Subject Requests and Complaints
Debt Collection
We handle domestic and cross-border receivables recovery, enforcement proceedings, and creditor-side restructuring. Our team assists businesses and individuals in recovering outstanding debts through negotiation, legal proceedings, and enforcement actions.
- Debt Recovery Proceedings
- Debt Recovery Disputes
- Bankruptcy and Concordat
- Settlement Negotiations
E-Commerce & IT Law
We advise technology companies and digital businesses on e-commerce regulations, platform compliance, software licensing, and digital contracts. Our team helps businesses navigate Turkey's rapidly evolving digital regulatory environment.
- Platform Compliance
- Consumer Protection in Digital Commerce
- Software and Technology Agreements
- Payment Services and Fintech
Employment Law
We advise on all aspects of Turkish employment law including employment contracts, workplace compliance, social security obligations, termination procedures, and labor dispute resolution. Our team helps international companies establish and manage their Turkish workforce.
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Work Permits and Employment of Foreign Nationals
- Termination, Restructuring and Workforce Management
- Employment Disputes and Mandatory Mediation
Energy Law
Our energy practice advises on renewable energy projects, licensing, regulatory compliance, and energy sector transactions in Turkey. We guide investors through Turkey's evolving energy regulatory landscape and assist with project development and operational matters.
- Energy Licensing & Permits
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Agreements
- Regulatory Compliance
Immigration & Citizenship
Our immigration practice assists individuals and businesses with work permits, residency applications, Turkish citizenship by investment, and family reunification, including advising clients on Turkish citizenship by investment and related real estate transactions.
- Citizenship by Investment
- Residence Permits
- Work Permits
- Family Reunification
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our litigation and arbitration team represents clients across commercial, civil, and administrative disputes in Turkish courts and international arbitration proceedings. We combine rigorous legal analysis with strategic advocacy to protect our clients' interests.
- Commercial Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Mediation & ADR
- Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A practice provides strategic counsel on domestic and cross-border transactions, from initial structuring and due diligence through to closing and post-merger integration. We advise both corporate and individual investors on acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.
- Legal Due Diligence
- Transaction Structuring
- Transaction Documentation
- Competition and Regulatory Approvals
Real Estate & Property
We provide comprehensive legal support for property acquisition, due diligence, title verification, construction projects, and development across Turkey. Our team advises international buyers on both residential and commercial transactions, including real estate investments linked to citizenship applications.
- Property Acquisition & Sales
- Due Diligence & Title Verification
- Construction & Development
- Lease Agreements
Tax Structuring & Wealth Management
We provide strategic tax planning, investment structuring, and wealth preservation advisory for individuals and businesses. Our team guides clients through Turkey's tax framework to optimise structures and resolve disputes efficiently.
- Tax Planning & Compliance
- Investment Structuring
- Private Wealth Structuring
- Tax Dispute Resolution
