Law that protects institutional trust for associations & foundations.
Establishment, governance, donation, compliance, employment, data and audit processes for civil society, associations and foundations. Governance rules under the Associations and Foundations Laws, fundraising permits, notifications of foreign funding, and state audits demand continuous compliance tracking.
The applicable legal framework in the Associations & Foundations sector
Associations and foundations operate within a distinct governance framework shaped by their purpose, resources, donations, management, membership, employee and volunteer relationships. Institutional trust requires a transparent and workable legal infrastructure.
We advise civil society organisations on formation, bylaws/deed of foundation, general assembly, management resolutions, donation processes, tax exemption, KVKK, employment law and audit matters.
The Services We Offer in This Sector
Advisory tailored to the contract, investment, compliance and dispute needs of the Associations & Foundations sector.
Contract & Supply Structure
In the Associations & Foundations sector, we structure customer, supplier, distributor, contractor and service provider contracts so that the allocation of risk is clear.
Explore →Investment & Partnerships
We provide legal structuring and due diligence support at the company formation, joint venture, acquisition, investment and market entry stages.
Explore →Regulation & Compliance
We address sector-specific legislation, KVKK/GDPR, competition, ESG, supply chain and internal policy needs with operational feasibility.
Explore →Employment & Operations
We govern relationships with employees, executives, dealers, agencies, representatives and operations teams across their contract, employment law and internal process dimensions.
Explore →Data, IP & Technology
We structure intellectual property, software, data, confidentiality, licensing and technology procurement relationships according to the sector's product and service model.
Explore →Dispute & Arbitration
We provide strategy and representation support in commercial disputes, debt collection, defects, supply disruptions, breach of contract and cross-border litigation.
Explore →A cross-border team fluent in the language of the sector
In Associations & Foundations matters, we approach the legal assessment together with the commercial objective, the operational timeline, and cross-border practicability. The aim is not merely to point out risk, but to build a manageable action plan.
- An approach that reads contract, compliance and dispute together in the Associations & Foundations sector
- A local team in Berlin and İstanbul, with the ability to work in Turkish, German and English
- Integrated matter management with Practice Areas, Regional Desks and sector teams
- Early risk identification in investment, supply and operations decisions
- A single point of contact combining an international network with local practical knowledge
Related Practice Areas
Associations & Foundations sector’s most frequently requested specialist practice areas.
Related Focus Areas
Associations & Foundations sector’s interdisciplinary specialist focus areas.
Tax, Investment Incentives and State Aid
Support in tax planning, investment incentives, state aid, incentive certificates, accounting compliance and the legal/tax optimisation of the investment structure.
11Employment Law
Strategic advisory on employment relations, executive agreements, restructuring, termination, collective processes, occupational health and safety, and employee data.
Team in This Sector
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We handle contract, investment, corporate law, regulation, KVKK/GDPR, employment law, supply chain, debt collection, litigation and arbitration matters together, according to the sector's operational needs.
No. Depending on the needs of the matter, we coordinate Turkish law together with German and other foreign law dimensions, and we work in Turkish, German and English in negotiations conducted with foreign parties.
First we review the existing contracts, workflows, supply chain, data processing operations and regulatory obligations. We then produce a prioritised risk map and a workable action plan.
Yes. After reviewing the contract and evidence, we plan the options of negotiation, formal notice, litigation, enforcement, arbitration or foreign-jurisdiction coordination according to the commercial objectives of the matter.
The parties, contracts, a summary of the transaction or dispute, a timeline, the relevant country or market information and any existing correspondence are sufficient for an initial assessment.
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