TURKISH AND ITALIAN LAW ISSUES

Italy is regarded as one of Türkiye’s most significant trading partners. The trade volume between the two nations is consistently expanding due to increased collaboration and investments across various sectors. Italian companies are actively involved in various sectors in Türkiye, contributing to employment opportunities. Additionally, Turkish-Italian relations exhibit substantial interactions in the cultural sphere.

At Atlas Law Firm, we offer consultancy services to our clients considering both Turkish and Italian legal norms and regulations, taking into account the differences between the two legal systems. Specifically, in the context of Turkish-Italian relations, we provide support and guidance to our clients in both languages in the following areas:

Contract Law: We have a specialized team proficient in the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of commercial contracts between Turkish and Italian companies. By verifying the suitability of contract provisions, we provide legal advice aimed at safeguarding our clients' interests.

Arbitration: We offer guidance to our clients in resolving Turkish-Italian commercial disputes through arbitration. We assist our clients in preparing arbitration agreements, representing them in the arbitration process, and providing support in the enforcement of arbitration decisions.

Dispute Resolution: We provide guidance in the resolution of disputes arising from commercial cooperation between Turkish and Italian companies. This includes conducting necessary negotiations and, if a resolution cannot be reached, collaborating closely with our partners in Italy to initiate and conclude litigation processes in both countries.

Real Estate Law: We provide legal consultancy and representation services regarding the acquisition or transactions of real estate in Türkiye or Italy for Turkish or Italian citizens. We offer support to our clients in matters such as land registry procedures, real estate purchase and sale agreements, leasing transactions, and related legal processes.

Citizenship and Immigration Law: We offer legal consultancy services for Turkish or Italian citizens concerning the acquisition of the other country's citizenship or residence permit applications. We provide guidance to our clients regarding citizenship applications, residence permit processes, and immigration law matters.

Our law firm diligently works towards protecting our clients' interests by offering a comprehensive range of services pertaining to Turkish-Italian relations.

TURKISH AND GERMAN LAW ISSUES

The labor migration between Germany and Turkey in the 1960s, the subsequent intensification of trade relations, and the skilled worker migration lately have fostered a significant relationship between the two countries. It is evident from the legal issues that have arisen after generations of individuals who have been living in Germany for many years but have made investments in our country that there is a need for legal professionals who are fluent in both languages and familiar with both legal systems. Atlas Law Firm, with its proficiency in both languages, expertise in the field, and synergy with our business partners in Germany, diligently works towards the swift and effective resolution of legal issues for both domestic and foreign clients. In this regard, we provide consultancy services particularly in matters concerning both German and Turkish law, such as the transfer of inheritance, the drafting of wills and inheritance agreements, management of immovable properties in Turkey and Germany, resolution of disputes arising from tenancy law, and planning of new real estate investments.

FOREIGNERS LAW

Foreigners law is the branch of law that regulates the legal status, rights, and other matters related to foreign individuals within the framework of a country's legal regulations. It governs the processes related to foreigners entering a country, obtaining residence permits, work permits, and citizenship applications. In this context, at Atlas Law Office, we provide legal support in the following areas:

● Legal Consultancy: We offer consultancy services related to foreigners law. Particularly, we provide guidance to our clients regarding their immigration process, residence permits, work permits, and citizenship applications, addressing their legal issues.

● Visa Applications and Procedures: We provide support in the legal consultancy and administrative processes concerning our clients' visa applications. We provide information about visa types, application procedures, required documents, and procedures, and represent our clients during the application process.

● Foreign Labor Law: We protect the rights of our clients related to their status as foreign workers and assist in regulating their relationships with employers. We provide legal support regarding work permits, working conditions, contracts, and workers' rights.

● Citizenship Procedures: We offer legal support for our clients' citizenship applications and citizenship processes. We provide guidance on citizenship requirements, application procedures, eligibility assessments, and represent our clients throughout these processes. Additionally, we offer consultancy services for our clients' legal issues related to dual citizenship.

LAW OF PERSONS

We provide legal support to our clients in matters related to personal requests such as name changes, compensation claims arising from violations of personality rights, as well as issues concerning guardianship law. Additionally, we assist our clients in rectifying their criminal records. We represent our clients before administrative authorities and courts in administrative procedures such as changes of identity, name changes, and citizenship matters.

INHERITANCE LAW

In addition to providing consultancy services regarding testamentary dispositions such as the appointment of an heir, specific property wills, inheritance contracts, deprivation of inheritance rights, and preliminary assessments of the validity of existing testamentary dispositions, we assist our local and foreign clients in various matters related to inheritance law. This includes the assertion of claims such as objections and annulments, the prosecution of related litigation processes, the conclusion of inheritance distribution agreements, the distribution of the estate, and the probate and transfer of inheritances. Our team of lawyers, who specialize in inheritance law and possess a high level of competence in this field, provide dedicated services in protecting the rights of heirs arising from inheritance law.

FAMILY LAW

We offer comprehensive services to both our local and foreign clients in family law matters. These include engagements, establishment of the marriage union, property regimes, custody, guardianship, and termination of marriage, particularly divorce, as well as alimony and compensation claims that may arise from such proceedings. Given the sensitive nature of this field, we approach our work with the utmost diligence and sensitivity.

CONSUMER LAW

We provide support to our clients with our expert team in resolving legal issues related to consumer law, such as consumer loans, unfair terms in consumer contracts, refund of unfair fees (e.g., lost and leaked electricity fees, bank file expenses), and disputes arising from defective goods or services, before Consumer Arbitration Boards, Consumer Courts, and Commercial Courts.

In this context, Atlas Law Office offers the following services:

Consultancy: We provide consultancy services to clients regarding consumer law. We assist clients in protecting their rights by providing information about consumer rights, issues, and legal processes.

Consumer Complaints: We listen to our clients' complaints regarding consumer rights and work to provide legal solutions for these complaints. We represent our clients in matters related to product or service issues, unfair terms, and the exercise of consumer rights.

Contract Review: We review contracts that our clients will sign as consumers or counterparties and propose amendments to protect consumer rights. In this way, we strive to eliminate potential legal disputes from the outset.

Consumer Lawsuits: We represent our clients in consumer-related lawsuits. We defend our clients' rights in cases involving unfair competition, misleading advertising, and defective products or services.

Compensation Claims: We handle our clients' claims for compensation for damages arising from products or services. We provide necessary legal support for damage assessment, determination of compensation amounts, and protection of our clients' rights.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: There are alternative dispute resolution methods available in consumer law. We assist our clients in dispute resolution through methods such as mediation and consumer arbitration boards.

Information and Awareness: We aim to increase awareness among our clients regarding consumer law by providing them with information. We also keep our clients informed about current changes and new legal regulations related to consumer law.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Administrative law is a branch of law that limits the administrative power of the state, ensures the supremacy of law, and protects the rights of citizens. Within the field of administrative law, which has its foundation in the constitution and sets forth rules regarding the activities and organization of the administration, we provide meticulous services in asserting and protecting the rights of our clients who suffer harm to their interests due to administrative regulatory acts or damages caused by the administration's service fault.

In this context, the following activities are included within the scope of the aforementioned legal support:

Consultancy: We provide consultancy services to our clients on matters of administrative law.

Administrative Procedures: We prepare administrative applications, follow up on administrative processes, and represent our clients in objection procedures against administrative acts.

Administrative Contracts: We offer consultancy services to our clients in the preparation, review, and negotiation of administrative contracts.

Public Services: We represent our clients before the administration and courts to ensure the fair, impartial, and lawful provision of public services.

Administrative Judiciary: We protect the rights of our clients by representing them in administrative courts against administrative acts.

Special Regulatory Compliance: We provide guidance to ensure our clients' compliance with administrative law regulations. We offer legal consultancy in areas such as compliance with regulations, preparation of license or

LAW OF PROPERTY

We provide consultancy services to both domestic and foreign clients in the field of property law, in collaboration with our team of expert professionals. Within this scope, we offer legal consultancy in asserting claims for possession and prevention of dispossession, management of title cancellation and registration lawsuits, claims for compensation for unauthorized use, resolution of disputes related to condominium easements and condominium ownership, partition claims, overcoming management issues in collective buildings, and protection of rights such as mortgages, movable pledges, and deposit pledges.

LABOR LAW

We provide consultancy and legal services to effectively resolve the specific legal issues of employees and employers in the field of individual and collective labor contracts, as well as the preparation, maintenance, and termination of workplace guidelines. Within this framework, we particularly focus on the following:

● Preparation of Employment Contracts: We offer legal consultancy for our employer or employee clients in the preparation of employment contracts, conducting negotiations, and defining contract terms.

● Employee Rights: We provide legal consultancy on the protection of employee rights, working hours, wages and benefits, leaves, occupational health and safety, and related matters.

● Recruitment and Termination: We offer legal support to our employer clients in the recruitment process. This includes assisting with the formulation of recruitment policies, managing the recruitment process, and preparing employment contracts. Likewise, we provide guidance to ensure that employers act in compliance with the law during the termination process.

● Reinstatement Lawsuits: We represent employer or employee clients in reinstatement lawsuits. These lawsuits involve the claims of employees who have been dismissed unfairly or unlawfully and are seeking to be reinstated in their jobs.

● Disciplinary and Administrative Proceedings: We offer legal consultancy to our employer clients in disciplinary proceedings, performance management, warnings and penalties, and termination procedures.

● Employment Law Disputes: We provide legal representation and mediation services for employment law disputes on behalf of employer or employee clients. This includes cases related to reinstatement, compensation claims arising from workplace accidents and occupational diseases, workplace law violations such as mobbing or sexual harassment.

● Employer's Legal Obligations: We offer consultancy to employer clients to ensure compliance with employment law regulations and fulfill their legal obligations. This includes matters related to occupational health and safety, employee insurance, workplace regulations, and collective labor agreements.

DATA PROTECTION LAW

We provide consultancy services in compliance with Law No. 6698 (KVKK), which primarily regulates issues such as the sharing of personal data, the manner and scope of consent, the limits of consent, and the requirements for transferring data abroad. We also take into account the obligations arising from the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when advising our domestic and international clients. Our team of expert legal professionals in this field also conducts training sessions for companies.

In the field of Personal Data Protection Law, we carry out the following activities:

● Legal Consultancy: We offer legal advice to clients on matters related to personal data protection legislation, the rights of data subjects, and the responsibilities of data controllers, providing them with guidance and information.

● Preparation of Data Protection Policies: We assist clients in the development of data protection policies tailored to their specific needs. These policies outline the procedures and standards that clients must adhere to when processing personal data.

● Legal Support in Data Breaches: We provide legal support in the investigation, notification, and effective management of data breaches.

● Review of Contracts: We review contracts related to clients' data processing activities from a legal perspective. This includes examining documents such as data processing agreements and data transfer agreements, and making recommendations for the inclusion of provisions that protect the client's interests.

● Process Management for Data Transfers Abroad: We offer legal support in managing the process of legally compliant data transfers abroad and, if necessary, obtaining permission from the Personal Data Protection Authority.

● Notification Processes to the Personal Data Protection Authority: We provide legal consultancy on obtaining permission for the transfer of data abroad or carrying out notification processes to the relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with the regulations governing clients' data processing activities.

● Audit and Compliance Processes: We contribute to the audit processes and assist in the development of compliance programs to ensure that clients operate in accordance with personal data protection legislation.

● Dispute Resolution in Data Processing Activities: We offer legal support in the resolution of disputes arising from data processing activities. This includes conducting negotiations, participating in arbitration, or managing litigation processes, if necessary.

CONTRACT LAW

Contract law pertains to the legal field concerned with the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts. Atlas Law Office, in conjunction with our experienced experts, diligently prepares contracts for our clients, taking into account all potential scenarios that may arise from contract inception to termination, with the aim of ensuring mutual agreement. We provide expert legal advice and representation, assisting our clients in navigating the complex landscape of contract law, including the preparation of various types of contracts such as those relating to the sale of goods and services, lease agreements, credit agreements, power of attorney agreements, suretyship agreements, construction agreements, and lifetime support agreements. Additionally, we strive to swiftly and effectively resolve any legal issues that may arise during the performance of contracts through our comprehensive legal services.

Our activities within this area of practice include:

● Contract Drafting: We provide our clients with legal support in the meticulous drafting of various contracts, including sales contracts, lease agreements, license agreements, and consulting agreements. Working closely with our clients, Atlas Law Office formulates contract terms and conditions while adhering to legal requirements and protecting our clients' interests.

● Contract Interpretation: Atlas Law Office offers our clients assistance in the interpretation of existing contracts. Contracts can often be intricate, leading to disputes between parties. Through careful analysis and interpretation of legal provisions, we help our clients comprehend the meaning and implications of contract terms, enabling them to understand their rights and obligations.

● Contract Disputes: In the event of contract-related disputes, we provide legal support in managing the dispute resolution process and safeguarding our clients' rights. This may involve negotiations, participation in mediation processes, or, if necessary, initiating litigation in court.

● Contract Review and Analysis: Atlas Law Office conducts thorough reviews and analyses of our clients' contract proposals or existing contracts. During this process, we meticulously examine contract provisions to safeguard our clients' interests and assess potential legal risks. Our aim is to offer informed recommendations to our clients, ensuring their legal security.

● Contract Termination and Breach: Atlas Law Office provides guidance to our clients regarding the appropriate steps to take in cases of contract termination or breach. This includes advising on legal procedures to protect our clients' rights. Our attorneys offer comprehensive support, guiding our clients towards compliance with contract terms or seeking remedies for breaches of contract.

ENFORCEMENT LAW

Our law Office is dedicated to ensuring the successful collection of our clients' outstanding receivables through various tasks such as debt tracking, executing seizure processes, and managing the conversion of seized assets or pledges into cash. We take pride in being a dependable legal firm that our clients can confidently rely on for expert advice and assistance in the following areas:

● Legal Consultancy on Enforcement Procedures: We provide comprehensive legal consultancy services to our clients in matters pertaining to enforcement law. This includes offering guidance and information on the enforcement process, their rights and obligations during enforcement proceedings, as well as strategies for effective debt collection.

● Debt Recovery Proceedings: We initiate enforcement proceedings on behalf of our creditor clients and meticulously monitor the progress of enforcement files to facilitate the collection of their receivables.

● Execution Procedures: Our team engages in effective correspondence with enforcement offices throughout the enforcement process. We skillfully prepare enforcement orders, submit applications to enforcement directorates, and diligently oversee enforcement files.

● Objections to Enforcement and Objection Lawsuits: We diligently represent our creditor clients in addressing objections raised by debtors. This includes reviewing objections, presenting necessary documentation, and preparing strong defenses. Furthermore, we handle the follow-up on lawsuits seeking the annulment of objections to enforcement.

● Execution Bankruptcy Proceedings: In cases where debtors file for bankruptcy, we diligently examine bankruptcy requests on behalf of our creditor clients. We provide expert guidance in preparing the necessary objections and defenses to protect their rights and interests.

● Enforcement Law Cases: We proactively initiate lawsuits related to enforcement law on behalf of both creditor and debtor clients. Additionally, we offer proficient defense representation in such cases to safeguard our clients' legal interests.