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Immigration & Citizenship LawRecognition of a Foreign Divorce Judgment in TurkeyWhy a divorce granted abroad is not automatically valid in Turkey, and the general process for having it recognized by a Turkish court.Av. Gökçen Ahsen Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readImmigration & Citizenship LawRecognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in TurkeyHow a foreign court judgment — including one ordering payment — can be recognized and enforced in Turkey, and what a Turkish court typically examines.Av. Gökçen Ahsen Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 3 min readReal Estate LawManaging Property in Turkey from AbroadWhat owning or managing real estate in Turkey while living abroad typically involves — from title verification to rentals, sale and disputes.Av. Ercan Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readInternational ClientsLegal Representation in Turkish CourtsHow representation before a Turkish court generally works for a party who lives abroad, and what to expect from the process.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readReal Estate LawInheritance Procedures in Turkey for Overseas HeirsHow heirs living outside Turkey can establish their inheritance rights over assets located in Turkey, and what the process generally involves.July 28, 2026 · 2 min readInternational ClientsHow to Hire a Lawyer in Turkey from AbroadThe practical steps for engaging a Turkish lawyer while you live outside Turkey — from the first contact to granting power of attorney.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 3 min readInternational ClientsHow to Give Power of Attorney to a Lawyer in TurkeyWhat a power of attorney for use in Turkey typically involves, where it can be issued from abroad, and what to check before signing one.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readInternational ClientsDocuments to Prepare Before Contacting a Lawyer in TurkeyA general checklist of what tends to be useful when you first reach out about a legal matter in Turkey — and what you don't need to send yet.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readEnforcement and Bankruptcy LawDebt Collection in Turkey for Foreign CreditorsHow a foreign individual or company can pursue a debtor located in Turkey, and what the enforcement process generally involves.Av. Gökçen Ahsen Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readInternational ClientsCan a Lawyer Manage My Case in Turkey Remotely?What can typically be handled without travelling to Turkey, what may still require your presence, and how a power of attorney changes what's possible.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 28, 2026 · 2 min readReal Estate LawHow Is a Title Annulment and Registration Action Filed?The grounds for a title annulment action — fraudulent registration, lack of capacity, sham transactions and irregular cadastral findings — and the litigation process.July 27, 2026 · 2 min readIntellectual Property LawWhy Does Trademark Registration Matter? Process and Common MistakesWe explain the rights conferred by trademark registration, the registration process, common application mistakes, and what to do when facing trademark infringement.Av. Ercan Karaçam · July 27, 2026 · 2 min readImmigration & Citizenship LawHow Is a Work Permit Application Made in Türkiye?The work permit application process for foreign nationals in Türkiye, the requirement to apply through the employer, and the risks of working on a tourist visa.July 26, 2026 · 2 min readImmigration & Citizenship LawHow Can a Deportation Order Be Challenged?The seven-day objection period against a deportation order, the stay-of-execution request, and the litigation process.July 24, 2026 · 2 min readEnforcement & Bankruptcy LawObjecting to an Enforcement Proceeding in Türkiye: Deadlines, Remedies and ConsequencesWe explain the deadline for objecting to an enforcement proceeding, the grounds for objection, its consequences, and the action to set aside an objection.Av. Gökçen Ahsen Karaçam · July 24, 2026 · 2 min readCommercial & Corporate LawRemedies Available in Disputes Between Company ShareholdersThe contractual mechanisms considered first in shareholder disputes, and the actions for dissolution for just cause, expulsion and damages.July 23, 2026 · 2 min readCommercial & Corporate LawHow Can a Partner Withdraw from a Limited Liability Company?The ways a partner in a limited liability company can withdraw: a contractual right of withdrawal, a court action, or a share transfer.July 22, 2026 · 2 min readImmigration & Citizenship LawTurkish Citizenship by Investment: Current Conditions and ProcessWe explain the conditions for acquiring Turkish citizenship through real estate, capital investment and other routes, the application process, and the status of family members.Av. Gökçen Ahsen Karaçam · July 21, 2026 · 2 min readEnforcement & Bankruptcy LawWhat Is an Action to Set Aside an Objection?The requirements and deadline for the action a creditor may file when a debtor objects to an enforcement proceeding.July 20, 2026 · 2 min readEnforcement & Bankruptcy LawHow Is Salary Attachment (Garnishment) Applied?The deduction rate for salary attachment, the exception for maintenance claims, and the employer's obligations during the process.July 19, 2026 · 2 min readCommercial & Corporate LawEstablishing a Limited Liability Company in Türkiye: Step-by-Step Process and Required DocumentsThe documents required to establish a limited liability company, key points for the articles of association, and the steps of the incorporation process.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 18, 2026 · 2 min readAdministrative LawWhat Is a Stay-of-Execution Order?The conditions for a stay-of-execution request, what purpose it serves, and the circumstances in which it is refused.July 17, 2026 · 2 min readAdministrative LawHow Is an Annulment Action Against an Administrative Act Filed?The requirements for an annulment action, the 60-day filing deadline, and how it is combined with a stay-of-execution request.July 16, 2026 · 2 min readInheritance LawRenouncing an Inheritance in Türkiye: Conditions, Deadline and ConsequencesWho can renounce an inheritance, within what deadline and how? What happens if the deadline is missed? We answer the most common questions on renouncing an inheritance.July 14, 2026 · 2 min readEmployment LawHow Can Overtime Be Proven?The types of evidence that can be used to prove an overtime claim, the burden of proof, and what to keep in mind during litigation.July 14, 2026 · 2 min readEmployment LawWhen Are You Entitled to Severance Pay?The types of termination that entitle an employee to severance pay, the required length of service, and the basis of the calculation.July 12, 2026 · 2 min readCriminal LawHow Can a Pre-Trial Detention Order Be Challenged?The legal grounds for pre-trial detention, where to file an objection, and what to keep in mind during the objection process.July 10, 2026 · 2 min readCriminal LawI Have Been Summoned to Give a Statement — What Should I Do?The rights of a suspect summoned to give a statement to the police or the prosecutor, and what to check before attending.July 8, 2026 · 2 min readCriminal LawYour Rights During Custody and QuestioningWe explain the duration of police custody, the right to remain silent, the right to legal assistance, and what to watch for during questioning.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · July 8, 2026 · 2 min readFamily LawUncontested Divorce in Türkiye: Conditions, Process and Required DocumentsA step-by-step guide to the statutory conditions for an uncontested divorce, what the divorce protocol should cover, and the court process.Av. Gökçen Ahsen Karaçam · July 1, 2026 · 2 min readEmployment LawReinstatement Lawsuits in Türkiye: Conditions, Process and OutcomesA step-by-step guide to reinstatement lawsuits for employees dismissed without a valid reason: eligibility conditions, the mandatory mediation stage and possible outcomes.June 24, 2026 · 2 min readReal Estate LawA Roadmap for Landlords and Tenants in Turkish Lease DisputesA practical guide to rent increases, eviction grounds, mandatory mediation and deposit refunds in residential lease disputes in Türkiye.Av. Ercan Karaçam · June 3, 2026 · 2 min readData ProtectionA KVKK Compliance Roadmap for CompaniesWe summarise the Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK) compliance journey in five steps for companies starting out: inventory, privacy notices, VERBIS, contracts and breach management.Av. Enes Rasim Karaçam · May 12, 2026 · 2 min read