Articles
Informative articles on our areas of law.
- Condominium Ownership and Common Areas in Turkey
Condominium Law No. 634 governs the rights and duties of apartment owners in Turkey. Learn what counts as a common area, how decisions are made, and how disputes are resolved.
- The Right to Defense in Turkish Criminal Cases
The right to defense is active from the first moment of a criminal investigation. Learn when a lawyer must be present, which cases require mandatory counsel, what defense rights apply at each stage, and the most costly mistakes accused persons make.
- What Is the Reserved Portion (Saklı Pay) and the Action for Reduction?
The reserved portion is the minimum inheritance share Turkish law guarantees to forced heirs — regardless of any will or lifetime gift. Learn which heirs are protected, what the shares are, and how to bring an action for reduction (tenkis).
- How to Obtain an Inheritance Certificate (Veraset İlamı) in Turkey
An inheritance certificate is the essential first step for accessing estate assets in Turkey. Learn how to obtain one through a notary or court, what documents are required, and when the certificate can be challenged.
- Migration Authority Procedures in Turkey
The Directorate General of Migration Management handles residence permits, deportation, international protection, and removal centres in Turkey. Learn how the system is organised, how individual procedures work, and what remedies are available when a decision goes against you.
- What Is a Partition of Inheritance (İzale-i Şuyu) Action?
When inherited property cannot be divided amicably, any co-owner can bring a partition action in Turkey. Learn how the process works, what happens at auction, and how co-owners can protect their interests.
- How to Cancel or Remove an Enforcement Proceeding in Turkey
When a debt is paid, has prescribed, or was never owed, Turkish law offers several routes to end an enforcement proceeding. Learn the difference between cancellation and removal, and which path to take.
- Residence Permit Types and Requirements in Turkey
Turkey offers several categories of residence permit for foreign nationals, each with different eligibility requirements and rights. Learn the main permit types, the documents required, and the most common mistakes that lead to refusals.
- What Is Seizure (Haciz) and How to Remove It?
Seizure in Turkish enforcement proceedings — what assets can be attached, which are exempt, and how to challenge or lift a seizure. Practical guide for debtors and creditors.
- Ways to Acquire Turkish Citizenship
Turkish citizenship can be obtained through ordinary residence, exceptional investment routes, or other qualifying circumstances. Learn the requirements for each path, the application process, and the conditions that can lead to revocation.