PALDIMOGLU Law Firm

Paldımoğlu Law Firm is a boutique law firm in Turkey advising foreign investors, international entrepreneurs and overseas law firms on business and dispute-related matters. Operating with a founder-led structure, the firm ensures direct partner involvement and clear communication throughout each engagement, allowing clients to work closely with a single point of contact on all key legal matters. The firm’s approach is centred on clarity, reliability and effective legal representation for clients resolving disputes or doing business in Turkey.

As a law firm in Turkey with a strong focus on cross-border work, the practice advises foreign-owned companies on their establishment and ongoing operations in Turkey. Acting as local counsel, the firm supports international clients on commercial and regulatory matters arising from their business activities, providing practical legal guidance aligned with commercial realities.

The firm also advises high-net-worth individuals on investment-based Turkish citizenship. In this context, Paldımoğlu Law Firm represents clients in Turkey in matters arising from real estate investments, including disputes related to property acquisitions, title issues and investment-related legal proceedings.

In addition to its advisory practice, Paldımoğlu Law Firm represents foreign clients and international counsel in debt collection, commercial disputes and litigation involving cross-border elements. As an experienced law firm in Turkey, the practice has experience in matters relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards, as well as disputes with an international dimension before Turkish courts.

Combining legal expertise with a thorough understanding of the Turkish business environment, clients from more than 50 jurisdictions across a broad range of matters involving international elements were advised and represented by Paldımoğlu Law Firm in Turkey.

SERVICES

Paldımoğlu Law Firm provides legal services to foreign investors, international entrepreneurs and overseas law firms across a range of business and dispute-related matters under Turkish law. The firm adopts a focused and practice-oriented approach, offering legal advice that is aligned with commercial realities and the Turkish regulatory framework. All services are delivered with direct involvement of the founding partner, ensuring continuity, clarity and effective communication.

Company Formation & Corporate Governance

As a law firm in Turkey, the firm advises foreign investors on company formation and corporate governance framework applicable to foreign-owned businesses. Legal support is provided at the incorporation stage and in relation to the structuring of management, shareholding and decision-making processes under Turkish law.

The practice covers corporate structuring and governance matters, including shareholder relations, internal corporate procedures and compliance with commercial and regulatory requirements. In this context, the firm provides ongoing legal advisory support to companies operating in Turkey, assisting management with corporate, commercial and regulatory issues arising in the course of business activities.

Commercial Litigation

The firm represents clients in commercial litigation arising from business relationships and commercial transactions. Legal representation is provided before Turkish courts in disputes involving contractual breaches, shareholder disputes, investment-related claims and other conflicts arising from commercial activities.

The practice advises clients throughout all stages of commercial litigation, including the assessment of claims, preparation of pleadings, evidentiary strategy and representation during hearings. Legal support focuses on procedural strategy, risk assessment and the effective conduct of litigation, with the aim of protecting commercial interests and managing the legal and financial exposure associated with contentious proceedings.

Debt Collection

The firm advises and represents clients in debt collection matters arising from commercial relationships and unpaid receivables. Legal support is provided both at the pre-litigation stage and during court proceedings, depending on the nature of the claim, the debtor’s position and the available enforcement options under Turkish law.

The practice covers the recovery of commercial receivables through legal proceedings and execution processes, including enforcement actions before execution offices and related court proceedings. Advice is structured to assess recovery prospects, procedural risks and the most effective enforcement strategy for each case, allowing clients to pursue debt recovery in a controlled and legally sound manner.

Recognition & Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards

The firm advises clients on proceedings relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards in Turkey. Legal support includes the assessment of enforceability requirements under Turkish law and representation before Turkish courts in recognition and enforcement proceedings.

The practice assists clients in managing procedural requirements, jurisdictional issues and enforcement-related risks, including challenges raised during recognition or execution stages. Representation is focused on achieving legally enforceable outcomes within the Turkish legal system and ensuring that foreign judgments and arbitral awards are effectively converted into enforceable decisions in Turkey.

Citizenship by Investment

The firm advises foreign nationals on Turkish citizenship applications based on qualifying investments under Turkish law. Legal advice covers the main investment routes recognised by the Turkish authorities, including real estate investments meeting the statutory threshold, capital investments verified by the competent ministries, bank deposits, government bonds and other eligible investment instruments.

The firm provides legal support throughout the citizenship process, including assessment of eligibility, verification of the investment, compliance with regulatory requirements and representation in administrative and judicial matters arising in connection with citizenship applications

Real Estate Law

The firm represents clients in real estate disputes arising under Turkish law, including disputes related to property acquisitions, contractual breaches and ownership issues. Legal representation covers lease law disputes, including conflicts between landlords and tenants, eviction claims and disputes arising from rental agreements. The practice also advises and represents clients in disputes arising from property acquisitions from developers, including claims related to delayed delivery, defective construction, non-performance of contractual obligations and title deed issues.

The firm provides property management services for foreign property owners and investors in Turkey, combining operational management with legal oversight. Services cover the management of residential and commercial properties, including leasing processes, tenant relations, rental income matters, property tax compliance and ongoing legal requirements applicable to property ownership. By integrating property management with legal expertise, the firm assists owners in protecting their property rights, maintaining compliance with Turkish law and addressing legal issues that may arise during the use and operation of real estate assets.