Turkey
Our law firm has been active in German-Turkish business transactions for over 10 years. Through our partner law firm in Izmir, we advise and represent companies in their business activities in Turkey and, conversely, Turkish companies and investors in their projects in Germany. Our advice focuses on the areas of founding a company, buying a company, investing abroad, commercial law, labor law and intellectual property law. Our work for German companies includes support in contract negotiations with Turkish partners and drafting of cooperation agreements. Through our partner law firm in Izmir, we support German companies in setting up foreign subsidiaries and representative offices in Turkey.
Our range of services includes the following activities in particular:
1. Investments in Turkey
- Creation of subsidiaries
- Establishment of a Rep. Office
- Joint ventures
- Trademark registration
- Support in contract negotiations with Turkish business partners
- Preparation and review of international contracts of all kinds
2. Investments in Germany
- Planning, establishment and acquisition of companies
- Joint ventures
- Right of residence for directors and employees
- Support in contract negotiations with German / European business partners
- Preparation and review of international contracts of all kinds
- Securing and defending industrial property rights
3. Commercial Law
- Contractual arrangements and negotiations, in particular international supply and distribution contracts, commercial agent, authorized dealer and franchise contracts, general terms and conditions
- Support in setting up sales networks
- Subcontracting
- Clarification of customs law and the import procedure
- Correspondence with banks and authorities
- Transport and Maritime Trade Law
- Draft General Terms and Conditions
4. Labor Law
- Contractual drafting and negotiations
- Support for all kinds of personnel issues, including the search for personnel
5. Intellectual Property
- Advice on securing intellectual property rights, support with technology protection, in particular drafting and negotiating technology transfer agreements
- Registering property rights, especially trademarks and designs
- Prosecution of property right infringements
6. Litigation, conflict resolution
- Support in resolving conflicts, settlement negotiations
- Assistance in state court proceedings
