As Salt and Partners, our Commercial and Corporate Law division stands as a beacon of legal excellence, embodying our global perspective and interdisciplinary approach within the framework of Turkish Law. Our expansive team of seasoned legal professionals is adept at navigating the intricate landscape of commercial law, ensuring that legal entities receive sophisticated, fair, and strategic solutions. We serve not merely as legal advisors, but as proactive strategic partners, anticipating future business challenges while safeguarding your current corporate interests.
Corporate Lifecycles, M&A, and Restructuring
We manage the entire lifecycle of a business, providing legal certainty from inception to dissolution:
Company Formation & Dissolution: Strategic advisory and legal compliance for establishing sole proprietorships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and joint-stock companies, as well as managing seamless dissolution processes.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Handling complex transactions including the sale and acquisition of corporate entities, share transfers, spin-offs, and liquidations. We expertly draft and negotiate essential documentation such as shareholder agreements and joint venture contracts.
Market Entry & Global Expansion: Strategic counsel for entering the Turkish market or expanding globally, including legal entity formation, foreign subsidiary establishment, and tax optimization strategies.
Contract Law & Interdisciplinary Integration
We secure your commercial relationships with meticulous contract management and interdisciplinary compliance:
Commercial Contract Management: Expert drafting, negotiation, and revision of multilingual business contracts tailored to the specific needs and obligations of all involved parties.
Labor Law & HR Integration: Establishing robust monitoring systems to ensure employee personal files and daily operations comply with Turkish Labor Law and regulations.
Data Protection Compliance (KVKK): Assisting corporate operations with KVKK (Personal Data Protection Authority) requirements, including mandatory VERBIS registration and data inventory creation.
Cross-Border Transactions, Finance, and IP
Empowering your business to thrive in competitive global markets:
International Commercial Agreements: Legal advisory on international distributorship, franchising, agency, and commission agreements, ensuring clients are strategically positioned in the global market.
Cross-Border Finance & Capital Markets: Assisting with international financing operations, syndicated loans, capital increases/decreases, and advising on the legalities surrounding corporate bonds and shares.
Global IP Management: Developing robust strategies for the international protection and management of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights), including cross-border licensing and IP dispute resolution.
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, and Compliance
We provide formidable representation when commercial disputes arise:
Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Vigorous representation for companies (as plaintiffs or defendants) in commercial disputes, unfair competition claims, customs litigation, and execution proceedings.
International Arbitration: Offering strategic alternatives to traditional litigation by representing corporate clients in international commercial arbitration.
Corporate Governance & Compliance Programs: Advising on corporate governance models, board structures, and shareholder rights. Designing and implementing comprehensive compliance programs to navigate anti-corruption laws, international trade laws, and digital transformation/e-commerce regulations.
