Commercial Law

Commercial Agreements

We provide legal counselling on all commercial agreements that constitute the foundation of business operations, including sales, supply, consultancy, manufacturing, lease, and service agreements. Our support encompasses drafting, negotiation, and the resolution of disputes arising from these contracts. We possess deep expertise in complex, sector-specific agreements, including those in the automotive, energy, retail, healthcare, luxury goods and technology industries. Our approach focuses on identifying and mitigating risks while preserving the commercial objectives that drive each transaction. We work closely with our clients’ business teams to ensure contracts reflect market realities and support long-term strategic goals.

Market Entry Advisory

We provide comprehensive support for the entry of foreign investors and multinational brands into the Turkish market particularly in sectors like retail, technology, and luxury goods as well as the international expansion of Turkish companies through the structuring of initial contractual frameworks. This includes market entry distribution and agency agreements, joint venture arrangements, local partner and supplier contracts, and regulatory compliance planning. Our counselling covers the choice of entry model (direct investment, distributorship, franchise, agency, or joint venture), negotiations with local partners, and compliance with Turkish commercial and competition law. We also assist in adapting global contract templates to the Turkish environment, ensuring both compliance and commercial viability in a new jurisdiction.

Distribution, Agency, and Franchising

We specialize in drafting, negotiating, and terminating agency, distribution, and franchising agreements that govern critical commercial relationships, such as dealership networks in the automotive and food sectors or franchise structures for fashion and luxury brands. Our support addresses the unique legal and commercial implications of these long-term relationships under Turkish law.

International Trade

Cross-border trade requires careful management of customs procedures, taxation, export controls, and regulatory frameworks. We advise on matters including import/export contracts, warehousing and logistics agreements, consignment and agency structures, long-term supply chains, and joint ventures in the trade sector, including in specialized areas such as commodity trading in agriculture or import/export in the pharmaceutical industry.

Supply Chain Management and Transportation

We provide specialized legal support to businesses operating in the logistics, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Our team strategically supports clients in overcoming the complex legal and regulatory challenges of road, rail, air, and sea transport. Our work covers a wide range of commercial agreements, including logistics and warehousing contracts and supply chain arrangements, with a particular focus on special requirements such as cold chain logistics for the food and pharmaceutical industries. We also offer specialized counselling on aviation and maritime matters with our expert teams.