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    The Turkish Desk advantage

    Our Turkish Desk provides cross-border legal services at the intersection of Turkey and Europe, supporting Turkish companies, investors and international businesses in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. We advise on cross-border transactions, market entry into Europe and investments in Türkiye, combining legal precision with strong commercial awareness.

    We deliver tailored legal solutions for Turkish businesses expanding into Europe and for European companies pursuing opportunities in Turkey. Acting as a seamless bridge between these markets, our team combines deep legal expertise, cultural understanding, and sector-specific experience to help clients navigate legal and regulatory complexities with confidence.


    Our mission and approach

    We focus on anticipating legal and commercial challenges before they arise and delivering clear, strategic advice in cross-border environments.

    Our approach is defined by three principles:

    • Providing legal counsel that anticipates risks in cross-border business activities

    • Delivering advice aligned with clients’ strategic and commercial objectives

    • Achieving results that support sustainable business success

    Led by experienced Turkish-speaking lawyers, our team advises clients on a wide range of cross-border matters between Turkey and Europe. We are committed to protecting our clients’ interests and enabling them to achieve their business objectives efficiently and with confidence.

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    Turkish Desk: Cross-border legal services between Turkey and Europe

    Our internationally connected team of Turkish-speaking lawyers provides seamless cross-border legal advice to Turkish companies, investors, and international clients operating between Turkey and Europe. Combining sector-specific expertise with a full-service approach, we deliver coordinated and commercially focused legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

    Legal services for Turkish companies and international clients

    Our Turkish Desk offers a full spectrum of legal services across key practice areas, including:

    • Corporate/M&A and Capital Markets: Advising on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and public offerings with an eye for precision and impact.
    • Banking & Finance: Structuring innovative financing solutions and navigating complex regulatory landscapes in the field of corporate, asset and project finance.
    • Real Estate & Construction: Comprehensive counsel on transactions, leasing, and complex development projects.
    • White-Collar Crime and Compliance: Developing robust compliance frameworks and defending against regulatory and criminal investigations. 
    • Disputes & Investigations: Representing clients in complex disputes, whether in the courtroom or through arbitration.
    • Commercial & Consumer Contracts: Crafting, negotiating, and enforcing agreements that align with business priorities.
    • Intellectual Property and Media: Protecting and monetizing clients’ most valuable assets with precision.
    • Brands & Advertising: Ensuring clients’ brand integrity and compliance in competitive markets.

    Our approach is rigorous and tailored, enabling us to support Turkish and international clients with strategic foresight in complex cross-border matters.

    Key sectors we advise on

    From established industries to high-growth markets, our Turkish Desk supports clients across a wide range of sectors, with particular experience in Turkey–Europe business activities.

    Core international sector groups:

    • Technology, Media & Communications: Navigating the complexities of IP, data privacy, and disruptive technologies.
    • Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy: Advising on transformative projects that shape the global landscape.
    • Renewables: Advising on the development, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects, with a focus on regulatory compliance and sustainable growth.
    • Life Sciences & Healthcare: Providing guidance on regulatory matters, partnerships, and intellectual property.
    • Logistics & Transport: Providing legal support on regulatory matters, contract structuring, and disputes in a fast-paced, globalized sector.
    • Manufacturing & Industrials: Supporting clients on supply chains, cross-border transactions, and regulatory challenges in an evolving industrial environment.
    • Private Wealth: Delivering structured, discreet solutions for asset protection and estate planning.
    • Hotels & Leisure: Advising on investments, management structures, and operational matters in a competitive hospitality landscape.
    • Consumer & Retail: Advising on market entry, distribution, and consumer law to strengthen their position in dynamic retail markets.

    The power of our Turkish network

    A key advantage of our Turkish Desk is our strong cross-border network between Turkey and Europe. We work closely with leading Turkish law firms, industry specialists, and regulatory contacts to support clients with coordinated legal advice and practical solutions across jurisdictions.

    Through our established relationships, we provide clients with access to trusted local expertise in Turkey and across Europe, enabling efficient handling of cross-border legal and regulatory matters.

     

    Beyond legal advice

    We support clients beyond traditional legal services by coordinating key aspects of cross-border business between Turkey and Europe, including:

    • Coordination of legal and business document translation for international transactions
    • Liaison with notary services in Turkey and Europe
    • Introduction to tax advisors, financial experts, and business strategists in relevant jurisdictions

    Our Turkish Desk team works closely with trusted local partners to ensure that clients receive fully integrated support for their cross-border business activities.

     

    Turkish Desk: Our mission

    Our Turkish Desk bridges the complexities of doing business between Turkey and Europe. With deep expertise, a global perspective, and a commitment to excellence, we deliver solutions that empower our clients to succeed on an international stage.
    [Oliver Bertram - Managing Partner Germany]

    Oliver Bertram

    Dr. Oliver Bertram

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    Europe offers significant economic potential for Turkish companies – just as Turkey does for European investors. Successful cross-border investments require far more than legal expertise alone. Equally important, besides a deep and genuine understanding of the respective markets, are cultural competence and a strong international network. This is exactly where our Turkish Desk comes in.
    [Raimund Cancola - Managing Partner CEE]

    Raimund Cancola

    Raimund Cancola

    Partner

    Vienna
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    Contact us

    We invite you to reach out to learn more about how we can support your legal and business goals. With the Turkish Desk, you gain a partner who understands the intricacies of cross-border transactions and delivers the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.

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    Alper Utlu

    Dr. Alper Utlu

    Salary Partner

    Frankfurt
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    Ercan Cömert

    Senior Associate

    Frankfurt
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    Raimund Cancola

    Raimund Cancola

    Partner

    Vienna
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    Eda Koç

    Associate

    Vienna
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    Stephan Doom

    Stephan Doom, Solicitor (England & Wales)|LL.M. (Nottingham)

    Salary Partner

    Frankfurt
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    Dr. Amir-Said Ghassabeh

    Partner

    Hamburg
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    Alexander Peinze

    Dr. Alexander Peinze

    Partner

    Hamburg
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    Gabriel Drewek

    Gabriel Danyeli, LL.M. (Köln/Istanbul Bilgi)

    Senior Associate

    Hamburg
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    Erwin Hanslik

    Erwin Hanslik, MRICS

    Partner

    Prague
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    Natalie Koch

    Nathalie Koch, LL.M. (UC Hastings)

    Salary Partner

    Berlin
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    Kübra Inan

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    Associate

    Berlin
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    Hazal Viola Koepp-Strand, LL.M. (Lund)

    Associate

    Berlin
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