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For International Clients

English-Speaking Lawyer in Turkey

Direct, in-language communication with a Turkish-licensed legal team, at every stage of your case.

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For most foreign clients, the biggest source of anxiety in a Turkish legal matter is not the law itself but the language gap — not knowing exactly what a document says, or what was actually discussed in a hearing you couldn't fully follow.

Legalwise's English-speaking attorneys handle correspondence, document review and case updates directly in English, so nothing gets lost between your instructions and what is filed with a Turkish court or authority.

  • Direct English-language correspondence throughout your case, not translated summaries after the fact
  • Key documents explained in English before you are asked to sign or approve them
  • Consultations available by video call or WhatsApp for clients living outside Turkey
  • Court and hearing outcomes reported in plain English, not legal jargon

Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With

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Team Members Working with International Clients

The lawyers below communicate directly with clients in English or French, in addition to Turkish.

Av. Enes Rasim KaraçamFounding PartnerTurkish · English · FrenchAv. Gökçen Ahsen KaraçamFounding PartnerTurkish · English · French · Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to travel to Turkey to work with an English-speaking lawyer here?

No — most of the process, from the first consultation to document review, can be handled remotely by video call or WhatsApp. In-person presence is only required for specific steps that Turkish procedure genuinely requires.

Will my documents be reviewed in English before they are filed?

Yes. We explain the content and effect of any document in English before it is signed or submitted, even though the filing itself must be in Turkish as required by Turkish courts and authorities.

Guides for Clients Abroad

International 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.International 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.

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.