Corporate Law &
Counsel.
Kaya & Partners Law Firm advises corporations, property investors, and international boards from our chambers in Levent, Istanbul across high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and cross-border transactions.
Büyükdere Avenue, Levent Financial District · Registered with the Istanbul Bar Association & Ministry of Justice Mediation Registry.
Practice Areas
Every instruction is led directly by a partner, combining Turkish Court of Cassation jurisprudence with commercial speed.
Dispute Roadmap
Select a legal matter to inspect mandatory mediation preconditions, statutory frameworks, required evidentiary documents, and expected timelines.
Under Turkish procedural law, commercial, labour, and tenancy disputes require mandatory mediation before a court petition can be filed.
Tenancy Eviction, Rent Adjustment & Urban Renewal Pathway
Mandatory Mediation: Required Statutory Precondition
Mediation: 3–4 Weeks · Court Litigation: 6–14 Months
Turkish Code of Obligations Art. 344–356 & Law No. 6306
Recommended Dossier Documents for Initial Review:
Strategic Process
Every mandate follows a four-stage litigation and advisory protocol designed to protect commercial continuity.
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First Stage: Evidentiary Audit & Case Law Opinion
Comprehensive review of contracts, notarial notices, and corporate ledgers benchmarked against Court of Cassation rulings.
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Second Stage: Precautionary Injunctions & Mediation
Securing asset attachment orders while conducting structured settlement negotiations before accredited mediators.
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Third Stage: Court Pleadings & Expert Examination
Partner-led representation at hearings and submission of independent financial and technical expert opinions.
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Fourth Stage: Enforcement & Appellate Review
Execution of judgments and arbitral awards through Turkish enforcement offices alongside appellate advocacy.
Founding Partners
Our partners are registered with the Istanbul Bar Association and the Ministry of Justice Mediation Registry, advising in Turkish, English, and French.
Managing Partner Kerem Kaya graduated from Galatasaray University Faculty of Law and has represented multinational groups, real estate developers, and financial institutions for over twenty years. Together with partners Selin Arslan and Mert Soylu, our Levent chambers combine doctrinal precision with pragmatic commercial execution.
Selin Arslan, Mediator
Partner · Real Estate, Tenancy & Family Law
Mert Soylu, LL.M.
Partner · Employment Law, Data Privacy & Economic Crime
Selected Mandates
Representative advisory and dispute mandates anonymised in compliance with Article 36 of the Turkish Attorneyship Law.
Beşiktaş & Etiler Urban Renewal Construction Agreement (240 Residential & Commercial Units)
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Cross-Border Share Acquisition & Competition Board Clearance for European Logistics Group
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Levent Grade-A Commercial Tower Portfolio Rent Adaptation & Mediation Settlements
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Workforce Transfer & Executive Compliance Programme for 450-Employee Manufacturing Plant
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Real Estate Due Diligence & Citizenship Structuring for International Family Offices
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Common Questions
Answers regarding mandatory mediation timelines, corporate retainers, and international Powers of Attorney.
How long does mandatory mediation take in Turkish commercial and lease disputes?
In tenancy and labour disputes, statutory mediation concludes within three weeks (extendable by one week). In commercial disputes under TCC Art. 5/A, the mediator completes proceedings within six weeks, extendable by two weeks.
How can foreign companies or individuals issue a Power of Attorney from abroad?
Clients outside Turkey may execute a Power of Attorney either directly before a Turkish Consulate or before a local notary public affixed with a Hague Apostille certification.
What is covered under an ongoing corporate retainer agreement?
Our monthly corporate retainers cover contract drafting, bilingual board resolutions, HR termination audits, regulatory compliance, and preventative dispute management.
Levent Chambers
To arrange a confidential initial consultation or corporate retainer briefing, contact our chambers in Levent, Istanbul.
Büyükdere Ave. No: 195 Floor: 14, Suite 56, 34394 Levent / Beşiktaş, Istanbul