Istanbul Commercial Lawyer
Short answer: An Istanbul commercial lawyer handles company formation under the Turkish Commercial Code, shareholders' agreements and disputes, commercial contracts, unfair-competition claims and litigation at the commercial courts of first instance. Approach and outcome depend on contract terms, evidence and case-specific facts.
Commercial Law Services
Commercial law covers all legal aspects of business activities. From company formation to contracts, from partnership disputes to bankruptcy, we provide comprehensive legal support for your business needs. Koçak Law has handled 30+ commercial files in Turkey, supporting clients on company formation, shareholder relations and commercial disputes under the Turkish Commercial Code.
Turkish commercial law is primarily governed by the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 and the Code of Obligations No. 6098. Recent regulatory changes including digital company formation, e-general assembly capabilities, and updated capital requirements make professional legal guidance essential for both domestic and international businesses.
Our commercial law services include LLC and joint stock company formation, commercial contract drafting and review, partnership and shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions, unfair competition litigation, bankruptcy and concordat proceedings, international trade compliance, and corporate governance advisory. We support businesses at every stage from inception to growth and restructuring.
Our Services
Company Formation
LLC, joint stock company formation
Commercial Contracts
Contract drafting and review
Partnership Disputes
Resolution in partner disputes
Bankruptcy Postponement
Company rescue processes
Unfair Competition
Protection against competition violations
Commercial Litigation
Litigation in commercial disputes
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about commercial law
How long does LLC formation take?
How to exit a partnership?
What is concordat?
How to file unfair competition lawsuit?
What is the M&A process?
How much does a commercial lawyer cost?
What is the difference between joint stock and LLC?
What can be done for trade secret violation?
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Contact us for comprehensive commercial law services.
+90 541 348 2551Commercial Case Process
Initial Consultation & Needs Analysis
Your business structure, goals, and legal needs are assessed.
Legal Strategy Development
Company type, contract structure, or litigation strategy is formed.
Document Preparation & Review
Articles of association, commercial contracts, or lawsuit petition is prepared.
Registration & Filing
Trade registry, tax office, or court applications are filed.
Follow-up & Conclusion
Process is actively monitored and support is provided until completion.
Required Documents
Example Cases
Partnership Dispute Resolution
Our client with 40% shares claimed the majority partner was making unilateral general assembly decisions. We filed for annulment of general assembly resolution and secured exit at fair value.
Unfair Competition Case
Competing firm had copied our client's product designs identically. We filed unfair competition lawsuit, obtained preliminary injunction, and stopped sales.
Company Formation & Structuring
We established a joint stock company in Turkey for our foreign investor client. Provided full support on incentive applications, work permits, and tax optimization.
Our Expert Approach
Av. Burak Koçak is registered with the Istanbul Bar Association under registration number 86404 and has been serving the Istanbul business community for 7+ years. Across 30+ files the practice has built experience in company law, commercial contracts, M&A, competition law and corporate restructuring, providing strategic guidance tailored to each client's commercial profile.
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