Commercial Law Expert

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.

2019
Founded
7+
Years Experience
86404
Istanbul Bar Reg. No.
TR / EN
Consultation Languages

Commercial Law Services

Commercial law covers the legal framework of business activity, from company formation and contracts to shareholder disputes and commercial litigation. We provide legal support tailored to the structure, evidence profile and regulatory context of the specific commercial matter.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about commercial law

How long does LLC formation take?
LLC formation takes 3-5 business days. Articles of association preparation, notary approval, trade registry registration, and tax office procedures are completed.
How to exit a partnership?
Partnership exit can be through share transfer, withdrawal request, or court order. Contract withdrawal terms are important.
What is concordat?
Concordat is restructuring option for companies unable to pay debts. By court order, debts can be paid with discount or extended terms.
How to file unfair competition lawsuit?
Unfair competition lawsuit requires proof of misleading advertising, trade secret violation, customer poaching. Compensation and injunction can be claimed.
What is the M&A process?
M&A involves due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, general assembly approval, and registration stages.
How much does a commercial lawyer cost?
Company formation costs 15,000-30,000 TL, commercial lawsuits 10-15% of case value or hourly 2,000-5,000 TL.
What is the difference between joint stock and LLC?
Joint stock company can go public, minimum capital 50,000 TL, board of directors is mandatory. LLC has simpler structure, minimum capital 10,000 TL, partner limit is 50.
What can be done for trade secret violation?
Unfair competition lawsuit can be filed for trade secret violation. Material and moral compensation, injunction, and criminal investigation can be requested. TCC Art.55 and TPC Art.239 apply.

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Commercial Case Process

1

Initial Consultation & Needs Analysis

Your business structure, goals, and legal needs are assessed.

2

Legal Strategy Development

Company type, contract structure, or litigation strategy is formed.

3

Document Preparation & Review

Articles of association, commercial contracts, or lawsuit petition is prepared.

4

Registration & Filing

Trade registry, tax office, or court applications are filed.

5

Follow-up & Conclusion

Process is actively monitored and support is provided until completion.

Required Documents

Partners' ID documents and tax numbers
Draft articles of association (if available)
Trade registry gazette record
Activity certificate and tax plate
Financial statements and balance sheet
Commercial contracts and correspondence
Signature circular
Power of attorney (notarized)

Example Cases

Representative Partnership Dispute Scenario

This representative scenario outlines litigation and negotiation steps that may be considered where a majority shareholder is alleged to have used general-assembly powers unilaterally.

Review of general-assembly resolutions and assessment of exit or settlement options

Representative Unfair Competition Scenario

This representative scenario summarizes how interim-relief and evidence-preservation steps may be planned where product designs or trade dress are allegedly copied without authorization.

Case-specific structuring of interim-relief, evidence and damages requests

Representative Company Formation Scenario

This representative scenario shows the steps commonly used to manage company formation, incentive applications and corporate documentation for domestic or foreign investors.

Case-specific planning of formation documents, permits and the procedural timeline

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. The practice focuses on company law, commercial contracts, M&A, competition law and corporate restructuring, with strategy tailored to each client's commercial profile.

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