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The choice should be based on the value of the dispute, the need for confidentiality, speed, the counterparty's position, enforceability, and the dispute resolution clause in the contract.

Yes. A brief legal review before signing can prevent costly risks in the liability, termination, penalty clause, payment, and dispute provisions.

The LkSG is Germany's supply chain due diligence act, while the CSDDD is the EU-level framework, applying from 26.07.2029 and, since Omnibus I, covering a narrower set of companies than the LkSG; Turkish suppliers are most often affected through contracts and customer requirements.

No. Explicit consent is only one of the legal bases for processing; in situations such as the performance of a contract, a legal obligation, or a legitimate interest, consent is not required. Obtaining unnecessary consent weakens your processes. By determining the correct legal basis for each activity, we strengthen the structure.

Foreign nationals with legal status may apply for a residence permit for their spouse and dependent children under family reunification. Conditions such as income, housing and health insurance are required. We conduct your family members' applications together, in a manner consistent with your own status.

There is a double taxation avoidance treaty between Türkiye and Germany; this treaty contains mechanisms (exemption or credit) to prevent the same income from being taxed in both countries at once. We structure your cross-border arrangements so as to benefit from this treaty in the most efficient way.

The principal employer is obliged to oversee whether the subcontractor fulfils its OHS obligations, and under certain conditions joint and several liability may arise. We structure your subcontractor agreements and site inspection framework so as to manage this liability.

The choice depends on the amount of capital, the number of shareholders, the flexibility of share transfers, the aim of attracting investors, and the liability structure. A joint-stock company offers advantages in terms of ease of share transfer and institutionalisation, while a limited liability company offers a simpler structure. We determine the type best suited to your business model together.

Termination for just cause requires the existence of the concrete grounds enumerated in the law, a procedurally proper defence process, and meticulous documentation. A termination that breaches procedure creates a risk of reinstatement and damages. We structure the process correctly from the outset and protect the employer against these risks.

As a rule, generation facilities above a certain installed capacity require a generation licence from EPDK (the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority); facilities below a certain threshold may be assessed under the unlicensed generation regime. We determine the correct licensing path according to your project's installed capacity and source, and manage the process.

Although not mandatory, it is strongly recommended. A short pre-publication legal review identifies the risks of defamation, invasion of privacy and copyright infringement in advance, protecting the publisher from costly litigation and reputational loss. For content producers, preventive review is the most economical form of protection.

First a complaint is filed with the contracting authority that held the tender, and then an appeal by way of objection is lodged with the Public Procurement Authority; the statutory time limits for these applications are very short, and missing them leads to the loss of your rights. We rapidly identify any unlawfulness in the tender process and pursue the objection process on time and on the correct grounds.

Even if the debtor has no known assets, tools such as inquiries into bank accounts, vehicles and real estate, the attachment of receivables held by third parties and, where necessary, an action to set aside dispositions made to conceal assets are brought into play. An effective asset investigation is the key to collection.

A penalty clause is set by the will of the parties; however, an excessive penalty clause may be reduced by the judge. The aim is to fix an amount that encourages performance while remaining proportionate. We structure the penalty clause at a defensible level, appropriate to the nature of the work and the potential loss.

Yes. The CMR Convention limits the carrier's liability for damage and loss with an upper limit tied to the weight of the goods (a set amount per kilogram). However, this limit may not apply in the event of the carrier's gross fault. We carefully assess whether the limit applies in the specific case.

Associations acquire legal personality upon filing their formation notice, whereas foundations are established by court decision and registration. We handle the preparation of the bylaws/foundation deed, the governance structure, the setup of a commercial enterprise, and regulatory compliance; we design a sustainable structure suited to your purpose.

As a rule, a supplier's setting of the buyer's resale price (resale price maintenance) is a competition-law violation; however, a maximum price or a recommended price is possible under certain conditions. We structure your distribution model in a compliant manner, taking these fine distinctions into account.

The person who is the subject of a publication may, within the statutory time limit, request the publication of a correction-and-reply text proportionate to the publication. If the publisher refuses, an application may be made to the court. Preparing the text in accordance with the law and complying with the deadlines are decisive; we manage the process from the outset.

A PPA should regulate, in a balanced manner, critical provisions such as price and indexation, term, delivery guarantees, force majeure, penalty clauses, and dispute resolution. We structure these long-term agreements so as to manage price and regulatory risks.

In an EPC contract, the employer is protected by provisions such as fixed price and time commitments, performance guarantees, delay penalties, letters of guarantee, and defect liability. We structure these contracts in a balanced manner in the employer's favour, taking into account the technical realities of the project.

The “S” (social) and “E” (environmental) dimensions of ESG overlap directly with supply chain due diligence. LkSG and EU rules require these areas to be addressed together. We structure your compliance programmes so that the two areas come together in a single, coherent framework.

The EU’s sustainability reporting (CSRD) is expanding gradually and covers large companies and their supply chains. Turkish companies that supply products or services to the DACH market may fall within this scope through client requirements. We assess your obligation and plan the necessary preparation.

ESG compliance lowers your risk in the eyes of investors and financial institutions, eases access to green financing, secures the business relationship with DACH clients, and increases brand value. When structured correctly, it is a competitive advantage rather than a cost.

Through licence, franchise and assignment agreements, you can generate revenue by making your intellectual property rights available for use by third parties. We structure critical provisions such as the fee, scope, term, and quality control in your favour, and design sustainable frameworks that preserve the value of the right.

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