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Legalwise

For clients living outside Turkey

English-Speaking Lawyers in Turkey for International Clients

Legalwise is a law firm based in Ankara, Turkey. We assist individuals and companies who live abroad but have a legal matter, dispute, asset, company or court decision connected to Turkey.

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Who We Help

How to Get Started from Outside Turkey

  1. 1

    Send us your matter

    Reach us through WhatsApp or the contact form. A short written or spoken description of your matter is enough to begin.

  2. 2

    Initial review

    We review what you've shared and let you know, in English or French, whether and how we can assist.

  3. 3

    Engagement and next steps

    If we proceed, we explain what is needed on your side — including any power of attorney or documents — before any work begins in Turkey.

  4. 4

    We act on your behalf in Turkey

    Once engaged, we handle the matter in Turkey and keep you updated remotely, without requiring you to travel.

Remote Initial Review

You do not need to be in Turkey to start. Our first review of your matter takes place remotely, by email, video call or WhatsApp. Whether your matter can proceed entirely remotely from that point depends on what it involves — some steps, such as certain court appearances, may require a power of attorney rather than your physical presence.

Power of Attorney and Documents

Many matters in Turkey can be handled on your behalf once you grant a power of attorney to your lawyer. A power of attorney for use in Turkey is typically issued before a notary or, if you are abroad, at a Turkish consulate or embassy. Exact requirements depend on the matter and on your location, so we confirm the precise steps and documents with you directly rather than in general terms.

Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With

Each area below is handled by our Ankara team under Turkish law.

Immigration & Citizenship LawWe guide you step by step through residence permit, work permit and citizenship applications in Türkiye.Learn moreInheritance LawWe work toward fair, transparent solutions in estate division, inheritance certificates and succession disputes.Learn moreReal Estate LawWe follow title, lease and construction disputes from start to finish, keeping you informed throughout the process.Learn moreFamily LawWe handle divorce, custody and alimony matters with sensitivity, planning your case together from the first meeting.Learn moreEnforcement & Bankruptcy LawWe track your debt collection and enforcement files closely through UYAP and act quickly.Learn moreCommercial & Corporate LawWe provide legal advisory at every stage of your business, from incorporation to mergers and acquisitions.Learn moreCriminal LawWe prepare your defence carefully at every stage — investigation, prosecution and appeal — and stay by your side throughout.Learn more

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
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Communicating in English or French

You can reach Legalwise in English or French, by WhatsApp, email or video call. Where a matter requires review of documents issued outside Turkey, we will let you know if an official Turkish translation is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I hire a lawyer in Turkey from abroad?

Contact us by WhatsApp or the contact form with a short description of your matter. We review it remotely and let you know how we can help before any engagement begins.

Can a Legalwise lawyer manage my case in Turkey while I stay abroad?

In many matters, yes — once you grant a power of attorney, we can act on your behalf in Turkey for most steps. Some procedures may still require your input or, occasionally, your presence.

Does Legalwise have an office in France, the UK, the US or another country?

No. Legalwise is based solely in Ankara, Turkey. We communicate with international clients remotely, in English or French.

Do you handle matters governed by a country other than Turkey?

Our practice concerns Turkish law. If your matter also involves another country's law, we can work alongside — but do not replace — locally qualified counsel in that jurisdiction.

What should I prepare before contacting a lawyer in Turkey?

It helps to have a short written summary of your matter and any relevant documents (such as a deed, court decision or contract). We will tell you what else is needed once we understand your situation.

Guides for Clients Abroad

International 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.International 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.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.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.Immigration & 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.Real 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.Real 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.Enforcement 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.International 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.

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Scope of Our Services

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.