Enforcement & Recovery
Debt Collection in Turkey
Turkish debt recovery lawyer for foreign creditors collecting unpaid invoices, loans and commercial debts in Turkey.
A Turkish debtor who owes a foreign creditor is not automatically harder to collect from than a domestic one — but the process has to go through Turkish enforcement offices, and a creditor unfamiliar with the local procedure often loses time exactly where it matters most.
Legalwise initiates and manages enforcement proceedings for foreign creditors, from a straightforward unpaid invoice to a portfolio of commercial receivables, with regular reporting throughout.
- Enforcement proceedings without a prior court judgment for straightforward commercial debts
- Negotiable-instrument (cheque, promissory note) enforcement where applicable, which moves faster than standard proceedings
- Debtor asset identification and precautionary attachment where recovery is at risk
- Regular, structured reporting for creditors managing multiple files
Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With
Team Members Working with International Clients
The lawyers below communicate directly with clients in English or French, in addition to Turkish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign company collect an unpaid invoice from a Turkish debtor without travelling to Turkey?
Yes — enforcement proceedings can be initiated and managed remotely through power of attorney, with the creditor kept updated at each stage.
Does a foreign court judgment need to be recognised in Turkey before I can collect on it?
In most cases, yes — a foreign judgment generally needs to go through recognition and enforcement proceedings in Turkey before it can be used to collect against Turkish assets.
Legalwise is a law firm based in Ankara, Turkey. Our services concern Turkish law and legal matters requiring action in Turkey. Matters governed by another country's law may require coordination with locally qualified counsel in that jurisdiction. Legalwise does not have offices in France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or any other country, and our lawyers are admitted to Turkish bar associations.