Corporate Law

What is Corporate Law?

Corporate law is a broad branch of law that covers all legal issues that companies face throughout their life cycle from establishment to liquidation. This field includes company management, partnership relations, corporate governance, compliance programs and strategic legal consultancy services.

In the modern business world, corporate law is an indispensable element for the sustainable growth of companies, risk management and gaining competitive advantage. Companies operating in the globalizing economy need professional legal support in the face of complex legal regulations and constantly changing legislation.

Corporate Law
Legal support in corporate activities

Corporate Law Service Areas

Company Establishment and Structuring

Consultancy in all corporate transactions from company establishment processes to structural changes.

Our Services:

  • Company type selection consultancy
  • Articles of association preparation
  • Follow-up of establishment procedures
  • Capital structure planning
  • Partnership agreements

Corporate Governance

Creating the necessary policies and procedures for effective and transparent management of companies.

Our Services:

  • Corporate governance policies
  • Internal control systems
  • Risk management procedures
  • Ethics rules and codes of conduct
  • Transparency policies

Company Types and Features

Capital Companies

Joint Stock Company (JSC)

  • Minimum capital: 50,000 TL
  • Limited liability of shareholders
  • Transferability of shares
  • Professional management structure
  • Public offering opportunity

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

  • Minimum capital: 10,000 TL
  • Limited liability of partners
  • Flexible management structure
  • Restrictions on share transfer
  • Suitable structure for SMEs

Partnerships

General Partnership

  • Unlimited liability of partners
  • No minimum capital requirement
  • Simple establishment procedure
  • Based on personal trust

Limited Partnership

  • General and limited partners
  • Mixed liability structure
  • Capital and labor partnership
  • Special management arrangement

Corporate Transactions and Processes

Capital Transactions

Changes made in the capital structure of companies are an important part of growth and financing strategies.

Capital Increase

  • Cash capital increase
  • In-kind capital increase
  • Capital increase from internal resources
  • Conversion of debts to capital
  • Conditional capital increase

Capital Decrease

  • Nominal capital decrease
  • Effective capital decrease
  • Decrease to cover losses
  • Decrease for return to partners

Company Mergers

Merger transactions carried out by companies within the scope of their growth strategies require special expertise.

Types of Mergers:

  • Merger by acquisition
  • Merger by establishing new company
  • Simplified merger
  • Cross-border mergers

Corporate Compliance and Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Companies' compliance with the legislation in the sectors they operate in is critical both for fulfilling legal obligations and minimizing operational risks.

Compliance Areas:

  • Commercial legislation compliance
  • Capital market regulations
  • Competition law compliance
  • Data protection legislation
  • Environmental legislation compliance
  • Occupational health and safety

Risk Management

Corporate risk management is the process of early identification and management of legal, operational and financial risks that companies may face.

Types of Risks:

  • Legal risks
  • Operational risks
  • Financial risks
  • Reputation risks
  • Compliance risks

Corporate Contracts

We provide professional legal support for various types of contracts that companies need in their daily operations.

Commercial Contracts

  • Sales and supply contracts
  • Distribution agreements
  • Franchising contracts
  • Service contracts
  • License agreements

Corporate Agreements

  • Partnership agreements
  • Executive contracts
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Non-compete contracts
  • Joint venture agreements

Corporate Governance Bodies

Board of Directors

In joint stock companies, the board of directors is the highest level decision-making body of the company.

Board of Directors Duties:

  • Determining company strategy
  • Appointment of senior executives
  • Risk management and internal control
  • Approval of financial statements
  • Organization of general assembly meetings

General Assembly

It is the highest decision-making body where company partners come together.

General Assembly Powers:

  • Articles of association amendments
  • Capital increase and decrease
  • Profit distribution decisions
  • Board of directors election
  • Company liquidation

International Corporate Law

We provide special legal consultancy services for the international activities of companies in the globalizing economy.

Service Areas:

  • Foreign investments
  • Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
  • International joint ventures
  • Transfer pricing
  • International contracts
  • Multinational company structuring

Advantages of Corporate Law Consultancy

Proactive Approach

Taking preventive measures before problems arise and minimizing risks.

Cost Effectiveness

Significant long-term cost savings by preventing legal problems.

Strategic Support

Harmonizing business strategies with legal requirements.

Continuous Update

Compliance with changing legislation and following current legal developments.