Debt Collection

Debt Recovery and Enforcement

We advise and represent local and international clients in debt recovery, enforcement, bankruptcy, concordat, and settlement processes in Turkey.

Debt collection in Turkey is mainly governed by the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law No. 2004. Depending on the nature of the receivable, creditors may pursue different enforcement routes, including proceedings based on court judgments, negotiable instruments such as cheques and promissory notes, secured claims, or ordinary commercial receivables.

For foreign clients, we provide clear guidance on the available recovery options, expected procedural steps, timing, costs, debtor objections, settlement possibilities, and enforcement risks before formal action is initiated.

Debt Recovery Proceedings

We represent clients in the collection of unpaid invoices, commercial receivables, loan claims, cheques, promissory notes, lease-related receivables, contractual payments, and other outstanding debts.

Our services include assessing the legal basis of the claim, reviewing supporting documents, identifying the appropriate enforcement route, initiating enforcement proceedings, responding to debtor objections, monitoring payment orders, and pursuing further legal steps where necessary.

We also assist with asset searches, attachment procedures, seizure and sale processes, and other enforcement measures available under Turkish law.

Contested Claims and Enforcement Disputes

Debtors in Turkey may object to certain enforcement proceedings, which can suspend the process and require further legal action by the creditor.

We advise and represent clients in disputes arising from contested receivables, objections to payment orders, cancellation of objections, negative declaratory actions, restitution claims, enforcement complaints, and related commercial disputes.

Our work includes developing a recovery strategy, preparing court submissions, representing clients in litigation and enforcement courts, and coordinating settlement discussions where appropriate.

Bankruptcy and Concordat

We represent creditors in bankruptcy, concordat, restructuring, and insolvency-related matters in Turkey.

Our services include filing and monitoring creditor claims, attending creditor meetings, reviewing concordat projects, objecting to debtor proposals where necessary, protecting secured and unsecured creditor rights, and taking legal steps to maximize recovery.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Awards

We assist foreign clients with the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards in Turkey.

Our services include assessing enforceability, preparing recognition and enforcement applications, advising on procedural requirements, and representing clients before Turkish courts and enforcement offices once a foreign judgment or award becomes enforceable in Turkey.

Settlement Negotiations and Payment Plans

We assist clients in negotiating settlements, instalment plans, security arrangements, acknowledgments of debt, and restructuring agreements with debtors. Our focus is to achieve practical and commercially sensible recovery solutions while preserving our clients’ legal rights.