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Legalwise

Banking, Finance & Asset Management Law

Unlike individual clients, banks, finance companies and asset management firms expect high-volume case flow, regular reporting and predictable process management. Legalwise offers financial-sector-specific legal services tailored to these expectations of corporate decision-makers, from bulk enforcement portfolios to credit and security agreements.

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For Clients Living Outside Turkey

Foreign banks, financial institutions and asset managers operating in or with Turkey can obtain regulatory compliance and contractual advisory remotely, with in-person involvement generally limited to specific transaction-closing steps where required.

How to get started from abroad

Services We Provide

  • Enforcement and collection of bulk receivables portfolios
  • Drafting corporate finance and credit agreements
  • Structuring security arrangements (mortgage, pledge, guarantee)
  • Financial regulatory compliance advisory

How the Process Works

  1. 1

    Portfolio analysis and prioritisation

    We classify the receivables or case portfolio we take on by collectability and limitation-period risk, and present a prioritised work plan.

  2. 2

    Bulk enforcement

    We initiate and follow a large number of enforcement files simultaneously, providing a standardised reporting format for each file.

  3. 3

    Contract and security documentation

    We draft or review credit, financing and security agreements, and carry out mortgage and pledge registration transactions.

  4. 4

    Regular reporting

    We provide regular reports on the overall status of the portfolio, file-by-file progress and collection rates, at intervals suited to your institution's needs.

When Should You Seek Legal Help?

  • When planning to outsource a bulk receivables or enforcement file portfolio to external counsel
  • When you want to review your credit or financing agreement templates against current regulations
  • Before establishing a new security structure (mortgage, pledge, guarantee)
  • When you need an enforcement/collection partner that provides regular, predictable reporting

Common Disputes

  • Managing debtor objections across bulk enforcement files
  • Default and security disputes arising from credit agreements
  • Foreclosure processes for mortgages and pledges
  • Disputes relating to guarantees and letters of credit

Our Approach

Predictability is the fundamental expectation of institutional finance clients. By applying a standard process flow and reporting format to every portfolio, Legalwise ensures that service quality and transparency remain constant even as file volume grows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work for bulk enforcement files?

Depending on the volume and nature of the portfolio, a fixed fee, success-based fee, or hybrid model is agreed together with your institution.

How often is file-level reporting provided?

Reporting frequency is set according to your institution's needs; in addition to monthly summary reports, real-time file status can also be shared on request.

How does enforcement work for a mortgage-secured receivable?

Enforcement without a court judgment is initiated through foreclosure of the mortgage; if the debtor does not object, the property is put up for sale through compulsory execution.

How often should our credit agreement templates be updated?

We recommend reviewing templates at least once a year, tracking changes in financial regulation and case law, and immediately whenever a significant regulatory change occurs.

What services do you offer asset management companies?

Our main service areas are enforcement of the receivables portfolios they acquire, managing debtor objections, security transactions and regular reporting.

Need legal support in this area?

Schedule a preliminary consultation with our expert team; let's assess your case together.