Just & Fair Law Firm

Our Corporate – Business Crime Attorneys are specialists in advising and representing individuals and businesses facing a wide range of serious charges. Allegations of criminal activity and criminal investigations can be extremely damaging to a company or individual, and our attorneys understand just how complex business crime cases can be. We therefore recommend clients seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure a swift response to the accusation and the best chance of a successful outcome. We are however happy to take on your case at any stage.

Being detained, arrested or charged for a criminal offence has severe legal, financial, and emotional consequences for the individual charged with the crime, as well as his or her family and business. You may wonder about the consequences you face and how they might impact your future. Who can you trust? If you have been accused of a crime, or have learned that there is a pending investigation, it is critical to contact an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer as soon as possible. We represent clients in criminal defence cases across the full spectrum of criminal law, throughout Turkey.

Criminal law is increasingly international. Actions taken by a person in one country may become the subject of an investigation in another, with the risk of this leading to an INTERPOL red notice or extradition request. Businesses and individuals may find themselves the subject of entirely unexpected enquiries and requests from investigators from other jurisdictions. Even, facilitation payments and improper business or hospitality expenses can all fall under the spotlight and no sector is immune. We have a long-established reputation for advising on all aspects of international crime from financial crime to extradiction cases.

Providing information on a variety of legal topics that foreign investors take into consideration during the investment process, such as; protection of foreign investment, business structures under Turkish law, labor law, property rights, access to finance and insurance, environmental law, competition law, public procurement regime, protection of personal data.​​

Turkey’s attractiveness to investors over the past two decades has naturally resulted in an increase in M&A transactions. The types of contracts used in transactions are complex. Due diligence reports, long-term business plans containing the target company’s minutiae, and trade secrets are exchanged during and after the transaction.

Advising credit institutions, paying agents, insurance companies and intermediaries as well as other financial institutions in regulatory issues, including proceedings carried out by the Financial Supervision Authority. Assisting investors, lenders and borrowers in financing transactions with credit institutions, and policy holders, insurance companies and brokers in negotiating and concluding agreements.

We provide compliance counseling and preventative advice geared toward mitigating the variety of changing regulations and associated challenges which many companies face. We regularly advise on the complex rules and regulations pertaining to our clients’ business dealings, assist with review of and response to compliance measures and manuals, as well as obtain regulatory approval where appropriate. We devise, monitor and revise compliance programs and, if necessary, conduct internal investigations to detect and remedy problems before they cause more damage.

In line with the decision taken at the Presidential Cabinet meeting on April 12, 2022, the minimum real estate purchase value for Turkish citizenship applications is increased from $250,000 to $400,000. In the regulations made in 2018, the minimum real estate purchase limit had been reduced to $250,000 instead of $1.000.000 for obtaining Turkish citizenship through property investment. New Arrangements in Turkish Citizenship LawThe new conditions for obtaining Turkish Citizenship were discussed at the Cabinet Meeting on April 12, 2022. The minimum real estate value is increased to $400,000 or an equal amount of foreign currency in the meeting. Foreigners can become Turkish Citizen if they purchase a property at least 400.000 USD. There is also a condition to submitting an annotation stating that the purchased property cannot be transferred to another person for 3 years.

We provide online and face-to-face mediation and dispute resolution services and operates nationwide and worldwide with certified, licensed and accredited mediators. The centre has been established in 2013, right at the beginning of the spread of mediation as a movement in Turkey. The founders of the centre and many of its members are pioneers of mediation. The centre is an essential engine of mediation as a broad movement in Turkey.

The expansion and globalisation of cross-border investment and trade has led to increased and ever more complex relationships between businesses, investors, and States. As, inevitably, some of those relationships break down, parties need to consider (preferably at the outset of the relationship) the best means of resolving any disputes which may arise. In many cases, that will be arbitration.

Just & Fair is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier litigation firms. Our lawyers routinely handle significant and complex civil, criminal, and administrative cases across Turkey and around the globe. The firm maintains a strong tradition of hiring the best and the brightest and training and promoting its lawyers from within, producing closely knit and collaborative teams dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for our clients.

According to the Turkish Commercial Code, there are two types of insurance: the loss insurance (property insurance and liability insurance) and personal insurance (life insurance, accident insurance and health insurance).

The establishment of insurance and reinsurance companies and their activities in Turkey are regulated by the Insurance Law, the Turkish Commercial Code and the Code of Obligations and certain other laws and the secondary legislation entered into force thereunder.

An insurance company can only be established as a joint stock company or a cooperative. There is no license requirement for establishment. However, an insurance company, once established, must obtain a license from the Undersecretariat of Treasury to start its operations. Each license is specific to a certain branch of insurance (i.e. life, non-life, life-pension or re-insurance) and each insurance company must hold relevant license to operate in the corresponding market.

The legislation provides for certain requirements in relation to the shareholders, the board members and the capital adequacy and reserve requirements of an insurance company (such as minimum share capital, educational background of the board members etc.) The Insurance Association of Turkey is a professional organisation and as per the Insurance Law, all insurance and reinsurance companies must be a member of the Insurance Association of Turkey.

The easiest way to buy a real estate in Turkey is by granting a power of attorney to one of our lawyers (solicitors, advocates) to conclude the deal on your behalf. This saves you time, means you do not need to come or stay in Turkey while the purchase is going through, and ensures your purchase will be as smooth as possible without any hitches or hiccups. Our legal team consist of qualified and highly recommended attorneys.

Turkey is offering endless opportunities for businessmen, professionals, students, and retired individuals to come and invest in its real estate with the promise of giving second citizenship or renewable short-term residence permits.

One stop shop

A real estate broker, which is a sister company, is involved to find and secure the investment object of choice. Affiliated technical and our legal advisors are carried out a due diligence process to assess and evaluate the risks of the investment in the early stages of the transaction.

Our legal advisors will advise on such things as the legal title to the building, the current tenants and income stream, and any rights or obligations that may affect a new owner. They will also be involved in drafting the necessary legal documentation and assisting in the completion and closing of the acquisition. Usually each party bears the costs of their advisors.

the minimum real estate purchase value for Turkish citizenship applications is increased from $250,000 to $400,000. In the regulations made in 2018, the minimum real estate purchase limit had been reduced to $250,000 instead of $1.000.000 for obtaining Turkish citizenship through property investment. New Arrangements in Turkish Citizenship LawThe new conditions for obtaining Turkish Citizenship were discussed at the Cabinet Meeting on April 12, 2022. The minimum real estate value is increased to $400,000 or an equal amount of foreign currency in the meeting. Foreigners can become Turkish Citizen if they purchase a property at least 400.000 USD. There is also a condition to submitting an annotation stating that the purchased property cannot be transferred to another person for 3 years.

Benefits

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 111 destinations including Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
• Citizenship of a country that enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery, and a high standard of living
• Full citizenship granted to the applicant and included family members
• Eligibility for an E-2 Investor Visa in the USA for a five-year renewable period
• Access to a transcontinental Eurasian country that is a stable economic, financial, and political hub between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East

Our services cover all steps, including

• Getting Tax Registration Number
• Finding the Property
• Purchasing the Property
• Application for Turkish Residency
• Opening a Turkish Bank Account
• Obtaining Real Estate Appraisal Report
• Obtaining the Certificate of Conformity
• Application for Turkish Citizenship

Family law involves the people and things that matter most in your life. We understand that you have questions and concerns about the legal issues you are facing as a result of your separation. We know that these matters can be both emotionally and financially challenging. We provides sound legal guidance, clear strategies, and compassionate support to the clients we serve.

Child Custody & Access

We understand that your children – and their well-being – are precious to you. Your relationship with your spouse or partner may have broken down, but there is no question you both love your children. There are many important choices that you and your former spouse/partner will have to consider with respect to your children.

Domestic Violence

No person should have to live in fear of violence. Likewise, no person should be deprived of his or her rights due to false allegations of abuse. In case you are a victim of domestic violence or you have been accused of domestic violence, we assist clients who are seeking or opposing the issuance of a domestic violence protective order. A victim of domestic violence may acquire a temporary protective order on an ex parte basis (an Order issued by the Family Court without notifying the alleged abuser).

International Family Law Disputes in Turkey

There is a hudge increase of international family law disputes in Turkey. The most of them prove to be very challenging to deal with. Divorce cases are almost never easy and pleasant but international divorces are a particular complicated field as all aspects of family law, including child support, child visitation and alimony payment differ excessively from country to country.

Ask for our expert advice that would include arrangements for your children and financial settlement you could expect to receive upon your international divorce. We will advice you not only how to start international divorce proceeding. We will find the best way for you to get out of the marriage with as little harm as possible for you, your children and your finance.

How to Protect Your Business After Divorce in Turkey

Protecting your business prior to filing for divorce in Turkey is maybe more important than the divorce itsself.  It  requires a lot of experience and care. What do you need to consider before filing for divorce? Do you want your ex-spouse to still remain your business partner?

Child Abduction

The issues related to their common children are of vital importance for international couples. Unfortunately, even very strong marriage ties sometimes tend to break causing a wave of clashes and legal disputes between former spouses. In practice, it happens quite often that one of the spouses leaves the country with his or her child without any prior consent from another spouse. In such a case the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction comes on the scene and can be applicable (more than 100 countries of the world are parties to this Convention).

Turkey has signed the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). It contains a catalogue of certain fundamental rights and freedoms. These, inter alia, include the right to life, freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial and the right to property.

The European Court of Human Rights is an international court based in Strasbourg. It consists of a number of judges equal to the number of member States of the Council of Europe that have ratified the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The Court’s judges sit in their individual capacity and do not represent any State.

We address specific issues and advise our client if they arise. Such issues include interim measures, proceedings before the Grand Chamber, pilot judgments, the execution of a judgment after a finding of a violation, legal aid, friendly settlements, requests for anonymity, unilateral declarations, and which languages may be used, as well as procedural ECHR Guide CCBE 4 problems which may arise, such as coordination when several lawyers are instructed, and communication with the Court.

Hiring an expert lawyer boost your chances of success in insurance claims in Turkey. The single most important decision isn’t whether to hire an attorney, but when to do it before it’s too late. Should you hire a lawyer if your claim is denied? No, you should hire one before your claim is denied and certainly before you’ve filed an appeal. Our attorneys understand that when a policyholder who has paid insurance premiums submits a claim to their insurance company, they expect the company will act in good faith and honor the validity of the claim. However, many times the insurance company does not do what is right and honor the claim. Disputes often arise after an insurance company denies a valid claim, many times without a legitimate reason or explanation.

Our lawyers can help you resolve your claim with as little stress as possible, but time is of the essence. Don’t wait to begin the process of disputing your insurance claim.

Turkey’s information and communication technologies (ICT) sector has become an essential part of the economy with exports surpassing USD 1 billion to the EU, MENA, Asian, and North American regions. Turkey’s primary export destination, the EU, receives over 75 percent of Turkey’s IT and CT exports in software, hardware, equipment, and services.

IT Law is called by many different names. For example, ICT law, IT law, information technology law, technology law, tech law, computer law, electronic law (or e-law), social or new media law, digital media law, Internet law, cyber law and web law. IT Law comprises elements of various branches of the law. It does not constitute a separate area of law rather it encompasses aspects of contract, intellectual property, privacy, artificial intelligence and data protection laws.

With respect to information technology law, we advise our clients on the aspects of privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, e-money, licensing, software procurement, services agreements, registered electronic mail, secured electronic signature, mobile applications including the regulatory and compliance matters. As regards intellectual property law, we advise our clients on the aspects of licensing, trademark registration, infringements, patents and designs, invalidation of trademarks and injunctive reliefs. 

Information technology law operates across jurisdictions, and a cross-fertilisation of regulatory responses occurs at the interface between domestic, regional and international law.

Media (Broadcasting & Printing) law is exciting. Media lawyers work with the companies or the talent that they see on television. In addition, media lawyers perform critical work that contributes to society’s understandings of free speech laws and the limitations that can be placed on various types of media production. Our lawyers who specialize in media law are great communicators as they advise their clients in the many different types of law that impact the media including trademarks, copyrights, employment law and dispute resolution.

Intellectual property is an important component of IT law, including copyright, rules on fair use, and special rules on copy protection for digital media, and circumvention of such schemes. The related topics of software licenses, end user license agreements, free software licenses and open-source licenses can involve discussion of product liability, professional liability of individual developers, warranties, contract law, trade secrets and intellectual property.

There are rules on the uses to which computers and computer networks may be put, in particular there are rules on unauthorized access, data privacy and spamming. There are also limits on the use of encryption and of equipment which may be used to defeat copy protection schemes. 

Just & Fair's Employment and Labour Department delivers clear, practical and results-oriented legal advice on all aspects of employment and labour law. We offer strong, effective representation where workplace disputes arise and valuable insight into the best way to establish and implement realistic and reliable employment and labour practices. We partner with a broad range of companies, from small- and medium-sized to global entities, and have worked closely with clients in most industries and understand the business and legal issues that are unique to different business sectors. Our lawyers understand the reputational risks inherent in implementing workplace initiatives. We respond promptly because we recognize that employment and labour issues are usually pressing ones and need to be addressed quickly and effectively.

In certain situations, a company established in Turkey is not able or refuses to pay its debts, forcing its suppliers to face difficulties in paying its own debts to other business partners. In order to avoid this vicious circle, the creditors may use several methods to force the indebted to pay. Using the Code of Obligations, Code of Commerce and Bankruptcy Law regulations, the debt collection agencies or law offices can choose to pursue an amicable settlement or a court procedure.

Usually, the debt collection agencies are more oriented to the first method, while the law offices choose the second method; foreign investors who are involved in a debt collection situation can receive assistance on this matter from our Turkish lawyers.

Our Elder law attorneys can help families accomplish this while best utilizing and protecting life savings. They make sure that older persons receive whatever help or care they may need in ways that best utilize family and government resources.

Working with our Elder Law attorneys offers the family and the older person several advantages. First, our Elder Law attorneys are experienced with communicating with and working with older persons and their families on interrelated legal and non-legal issues. Second, our Elder Law attorneys has working knowledge of the professional and community resources publicly and privately available to meet the needs of older persons. Third, our Elder Law attorneys has the expertise to prevent and solve problems in the following areas:

• Paying for Health and Long-term Care: Planning for and assisting with obtaining Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans benefits for persons at home or in an assisted living or nursing
• Insurance: Counseling and representation concerning health, medigap, long-term care, prescription, disability, and life
• Planning for Disability: Advice and drafting of financial and health care powers of attorney and living
• Fiduciary Representation: Seeking the appointment of and advising guardians, conservators, trustees, executors, representative payees, and those acting under powers of
• Legal Capacity Counseling: Advising how capacity is evaluated and the level of capacity required for decision-making and representing those who are the subject of guardianship or other protective
• Elder Abuse: Preventing and remedying abuse, neglect, and financial
• Retirement Planning: Maximizing Social Security, pension, and retiree health
• Housing: Counseling concerning continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, home equity conversion, and living with family members or
• Residents Rights Advocacy: Counseling and representation concerning admission contracts, quality of care, and transfer and discharge
• Estate Planning: Wills and trusts and minimizing estate and income taxes.

When you purchase an item—whether it’s a tangible product or an education at a for-profit college—you should be able to trust the product will perform as promised. When businesses fail to honor consumer protection laws, you have the right to hold the business accountable. This is where The Just & Fair Law Firm a consumer protection attorney can help.

Our consumer protection lawyers investigate claims to see if there are laws in place that should’ve prevented a business or entity from dishonest tactics. If our attorneys find that the entity that you did business with behaved in a way the ignores consumer protection laws, we may be able to file a lawsuit on your behalf.

Our consumer protection lawyers initiate class-action lawsuits against major companies that have misled or harmed consumers, and they sometimes provide legal advice to businesses on how to comply with government guidelines.