Aslan & Duran Law Firm
Ankara, Turkey
Aslan & Duran Law Firm is a dynamic, Ankara-based legal practice dedicated to providing high-tier legal consulting and advocacy services to both domestic and international clients. Operating on the core principles of transparency, absolute confidentiality, and a strictly results-oriented approach, we fiercely defend our clients' rights and interests across complex legal landscapes.
We possess profound expertise in Administrative Law, Foreigners Law (Turkish Citizenship by Investment), Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, and Family & Divorce Law. Leveraging the strategic advantage of being located in the capital city of Ankara, we directly, swiftly, and effectively manage all legal and bureaucratic processes before ministries, administrative authorities, and supreme judicial bodies.
Our Approach to Legal Services We manage our clients' legal processes and investments from end to end. We do not merely solve existing legal disputes; we provide preventive legal counsel by identifying potential risks in advance. From intricate administrative litigation and severe criminal defense to sensitive family matters and large-scale real estate investments, we meticulously examine every single case to develop innovative, fully compliant legal strategies.
With our experienced, English-speaking team of attorneys, we handle all legal requirements of foreign investors and expats at global standards. We take pride in being a steadfast guide in your pursuit of justice, ensuring transparent reporting and secure representation at every stage of the legal process in Turkey.
Key Practice Areas
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Administrative and Tax Law
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Turkish Citizenship by Investment
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Real Estate and Construction Law
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Corporate, Commercial, and Contract Law
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Criminal Law & White-Collar Crimes
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Family and Divorce Law
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Foreigners and Immigration Law
Practice areas
Company Formation & Employment Law for Foreign Investors
Establishing a commercial presence in a foreign jurisdiction requires seamless navigation of both corporate regulations and local labor laws. At Aslan & Duran Law Firm, we provide comprehensive, turnkey solutions for foreign entrepreneurs, multinational companies, and investors looking to enter the Turkish market securely and efficiently.
Our expert team handles the entire lifecycle of your business in Turkey. We meticulously execute the formation of Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Joint Stock Companies, and the establishment of branch or liaison offices. Beyond the initial setup, we act as your strategic legal partner in all employment-related matters to ensure full compliance with Turkish Labor Law.
We specialize in drafting robust, dual-language employment and commercial contracts, securing work permits and residence permits for expatriate staff and foreign directors, and managing corporate governance. Furthermore, we provide preventive counsel on employee-employer relations, human resources compliance, and represent your firm in labor dispute resolutions. We align your corporate structure perfectly with your broader goals, including the $500,000 capital investment route for citizenship.
Criminal Defense & White-Collar Crimes Facing a criminal investigation or being the victim of a crime in a foreign jurisdiction can be an overwhelming and critical experience. At Aslan & Duran Law Firm, we provide aggressive, strategic, and strictly confidential criminal defense and representation for both individuals and corporations across Turkey.
We stand by our clients at every stage of the Turkish criminal justice system—from initial police interrogations and prosecutor statements to complex litigation in the High Penal Courts and appellate reviews. Our legal team has profound expertise in handling a wide spectrum of cases, including white-collar crimes (fraud, embezzlement, corporate malfeasance), cybercrimes, financial offenses, and general criminal defense.
Furthermore, we meticulously manage the intersection of criminal law and immigration, addressing Interpol notices, extradition requests, and deportation risks associated with criminal records. We ensure that your fundamental rights, freedom, and reputation are fiercely protected under Turkish Law and international human rights conventions.
Criminal law includes the legal rules that regulate the conditions under which a human behavior will constitute a crime and what kind of punishment or security sanction will be applied in return. It will be in the interest of people to follow the Ankara criminal lawyer process in this area, which includes critical situations where people's lives are at stake. Lawyers in our office follow many cases related to criminal law.
Criminal law
The basic function of criminal law; to define the violation of values that are vital for social life as a crime and to determine the sanctions to be applied in return for them. The state cannot effectively fulfill its duty to protect the social order without the rules of criminal law.
Criminal law is a challenging area with heavy sanctions, which can cause situations that will be difficult for people to return to later. For this reason, it is important to consult with an Ankara criminal lawyer in order to avoid any loss of rights.
Criminal proceedings are divided into two main parts as investigation and prosecution phases. The first stage in the trial is the investigation stage. Then, according to the information obtained during the investigation phase, the prosecution phase begins.
Family Law & International Divorce
Going through a divorce or facing family disputes is an emotionally taxing experience, particularly when navigating the legal system of a foreign country. At Aslan & Duran Law Firm, we approach family law with the utmost compassion, strict confidentiality, and fierce advocacy to protect your future, your children, and your assets.
We specialize in both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings under Turkish Civil Law. Our expert attorneys adeptly handle highly sensitive matters, including child custody arrangements, alimony (spousal and child support), and the equitable division of matrimonial property. We strategically intervene to prevent the concealment of assets and ensure a fair resolution.
For our international clients and expatriates, we provide dedicated legal support in cross-border family matters. We are highly experienced in the Recognition and Enforcement (Tanıma ve Tenfiz) of foreign divorce decrees in Turkey, ensuring your legal status and property rights are fully updated across jurisdictions. We are here to provide clear guidance and strong representation during your family’s most critical transitions.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and navigating the complexities of a foreign legal system can add an overwhelming burden. At Aslan & Duran Law Firm, we provide compassionate, discreet, and highly professional legal assistance in all matters of Turkish Inheritance Law and cross-border estate planning.
Whether you are a foreign national with assets in Turkey or a beneficiary seeking to claim your rightful inheritance, our expert team manages the entire process with meticulous care. We specialize in obtaining certificates of inheritance (probate), drafting legally binding wills in compliance with Turkish law, executing the division of estates, and managing the transfer of real estate and bank assets to lawful heirs.
Furthermore, we possess extensive trial experience in complex inheritance litigation, including cases of fictitious transactions (smuggling assets from heirs), reduction of testamentary dispositions, and annulment of wills. We protect your family's legacy with utmost dedication, ensuring a smooth and transparent transition of assets.
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Our Partners and Associates
Personal Information
Lawyer Yasemin Berna Aslanbay; He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Law in 2015. He started his professional life as a lawyer and still works as the founding partner lawyer of our office.
Specialties
Family and Divorce Cases, Criminal Law, Labor Law, Compensation Law
Education
Gazi University Faculty of Law
Bar
Ankara Bar Association
Personal Information
Lawyer Şerife Duran; She graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Law in 1999. He started his career as a judge. Şerife Duran, who has served as a judge in various Criminal and Civil Courts, also served as a judge at the Court of Cassation for 12 years. She is currently one of the founding lawyers of Aslan & Duran Law Firm.
Specialties
Real Estate Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Inheritance Law, Tax Law
Education
Ankara University Faculty of Law
Degree
Master's Degree in European Union Law in Konya Selcuk University, Institute of Social Sciences, Private Law
Doctorate
Kırıkkale University, PhD Student in Public Law
Bar
Ankara Bar Association
Case results
Tax Lawyer
Tax
Read moreTax law is a sub-branch of financial law, which is included in public law and examines the legal aspect of the financial activities of the state. Tax law is also in relationship with other branches of law such as Constitutional law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Private International Law. For this reason, people face a number of problems due to their tax debts. In this complex and obligatory field, the assistance of an Ankara tax lawyer who is an expert in tax law will be effective in facilitating the process and making it successful.
Fundamentals of Tax Law
In Article 73 of our Constitution, “Everyone is obliged to pay taxes according to their financial strength in order to meet public expenditures.” sentence is included. It continues, “Tax duties, fees and similar financial obligations are set, changed or removed by law.” The principle that taxes can only be imposed, changed or abolished by law has been adopted. This situation clearly reveals that tax law is a constitutional order and that taxpayers are responsible to the state in this regard.
In some special cases, disputes arising from tax law arise. In this case, it would be in your best interest to get the support of an expert Ankara tax lawyer. Our office provides services with its expert staff in tax law.
Administrative Lawyer
Administrative
Read moreAdministrative law is a branch of law whose basis is determined in the constitution, which prescribes rules regarding the activity and organization of the administration, and balances the superiorities and privileges granted to the public with the rights and freedoms granted to the individual. Our office is always with you as an administrative lawyer in Ankara with its expert staff.
Divorce Lawyer in Turkey
Family
Read morefamily law; It is a branch of law in the Turkish Civil Code that regulates all matters related to the family. Family law can also be defined as marriage law in summary. It aims to preserve order and family unity in society. As an experienced Ankara divorce lawyer, our office is always with you.
Divorce is one of the main subjects of family law. Divorce cases are heard in family courts for whatever reason. The grounds for divorce are also regulated in the Turkish Civil Code. Working with a good Ankara divorce lawyer facilitates this difficult process and ensures that your rights are protected.
Cases Regarding Family Law
All of the above-mentioned areas are evaluated within family law.
Divorce Cases
Divorce is a process that ends the marriage union and creates financial and moral difficulties between couples. Thanks to the Ankara divorce lawyer, who is an expert in his field, the lawyers of our office will be with you at every stage of the process so that a healthier process can be operated during this stressful and extremely important period.
Inheritance Lawyer In Turkey
Inheritance Law
Read moreInheritance and Estate Planning Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and navigating the complexities of a foreign legal system can add an overwhelming burden. At Aslan & Duran Law Firm, we provide compassionate, discreet, and highly professional legal assistance in all matters of Turkish Inheritance Law and cross-border estate planning.
Whether you are a foreign national with assets in Turkey or a beneficiary seeking to claim your rightful inheritance, our expert team manages the entire process with meticulous care. We specialize in obtaining certificates of inheritance (probate), drafting legally binding wills in compliance with Turkish law, executing the division of estates, and managing the transfer of real estate and bank assets to lawful heirs.
Furthermore, we possess extensive trial experience in complex inheritance litigation, including cases of fictitious transactions (smuggling assets from heirs), reduction of testamentary dispositions, and annulment of wills. We protect your family's legacy with utmost dedication, ensuring a smooth and transparent transition of assets.
Criminal Defense & White-Collar Crimes
Criminal Litigation
Read moreFacing a criminal investigation or being the victim of a crime in a foreign jurisdiction can be an overwhelming and critical experience. At Aslan & Duran Law Firm, we provide aggressive, strategic, and strictly confidential criminal defense and representation for both individuals and corporations across Turkey.
We stand by our clients at every stage of the Turkish criminal justice system—from initial police interrogations and prosecutor statements to complex litigation in the High Penal Courts and appellate reviews. Our legal team has profound expertise in handling a wide spectrum of cases, including white-collar crimes (fraud, embezzlement, corporate malfeasance), cybercrimes, financial offenses, and general criminal defense.
Furthermore, we meticulously manage the intersection of criminal law and immigration, addressing Interpol notices, extradition requests, and deportation risks associated with criminal records. We ensure that your fundamental rights, freedom, and reputation are fiercely protected under Turkish Law and international human rights conventions.