Law and Consultancy
📍 Ankara · Çankaya
Experience in Law, Determination in Solutions
Ankara Law Firm · Legal Services in Turkey
Our Ankara-based law office provides high-quality advisory and representation services to individuals and corporations based on accountability, objectivity, efficiency and productivity.
Efeoğlu Law and Consultancy
Efeoğlu Law and Consultancy, founded in Ankara by Attorney Alişan EFEOĞLU, provides legal services and consultancy to individuals and corporations. The office aims not only to initiate or pursue litigation but also to reach faster resolutions through alternative methods such as negotiation, settlement and mediation.
We provide reliable, accurate and solution-focused legal and consultancy services tailored to individual clients and corporations. Our quality service in both national and international law allows us to build long-term professional relationships with our clients. All disputes brought to our office are not treated merely as legal problems — they are addressed holistically.
Since its establishment, the office has never deviated from the principles of mutual trust, respect for persons and confidentiality, always maintaining the highest level of service quality. We understand the importance of trust in our relationships with clients and act accordingly.
To provide quality service to its clients, the office collaborates with and seeks opinions from other law firms and expert individuals and institutions operating nationally and internationally.
Attorney Alişan Efeoğlu
Attorney Alişan Efeoğlu completed a double major in Law and Architecture at TOBB University of Economics and Technology and subsequently began a graduate program in private law. Registered with the Ankara Bar Association since 2021 (Bar Reg. No: 45176), Av. Efeoğlu specialises in commercial law, criminal law, family law and employment law. He provides experienced legal representation from civil courts to administrative courts and offers advisory and litigation services in both Turkish and English.
English-Speaking Law Firm in Ankara
Efeoğlu Law and Consultancy advises foreign individuals and companies doing business or residing in Turkey. All correspondence, meetings and legal documents can be handled in English, with services also available in Russian and Turkish. Our office is located in Çankaya — the central district of Ankara that hosts the ministries, foreign embassies and Turkey's highest courts, including the Court of Cassation, the Council of State and the Constitutional Court.
Foreign clients most frequently consult us on company formation and commercial contracts under Turkish law, employment matters, debt collection and enforcement proceedings, family law cases involving foreign nationals, and administrative disputes before Ankara's courts. If you are outside Turkey, most proceedings can be conducted without your physical presence: a notarised and apostilled power of attorney issued in your country allows us to represent you before Turkish courts, enforcement offices and public authorities, while you follow the process remotely by e-mail or video call.
You can review our practice areas in detail or contact us to have your matter assessed. Fees are determined on the basis of the Turkish Bar Association's Minimum Fee Tariff, according to the scope of each case.
Practice Areas
We provide comprehensive advisory and representation services to our clients across a wide range of legal fields.
Commercial and Corporate Law
Legal advisory and representation in the establishment, merger, division, transfer, type change and liquidation of commercial companies.
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Legal support in employer-employee disputes covering severance pay, reinstatement, workplace harassment and occupational accidents.
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Expert representation and mediation services in family law covering personal and financial relations between spouses and between parents and children.
Learn MoreContract Law
Consultancy services covering the drafting, review and dispute resolution of contracts determining the obligations of parties under freedom of contract.
Learn MoreCriminal Law
Effective defence services from investigation through appeal in matters concerning criminal acts and applicable sanctions under public law.
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Representation across a wide field from student grade disputes to major corporate tax controversies, covering legal relations between the state and individuals.
Learn MoreEnforcement and Bankruptcy Law
Comprehensive legal support in debt collection processes, enforcement proceedings, bankruptcy-related cases and protection of creditor rights.
Learn MoreIntellectual Property Law
Expert legal consultancy in copyright and industrial property rights for the protection of intellectually created works of economic value.
Learn MoreData Protection and IT Law
Legal consultancy on the processing of personal data under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and the obligations of natural and legal persons.
Learn MoreArticles
Articles on legal developments and case law analyses.
The Legal Status of Artificial Intelligence: Electronic Personhood
From the classification of AI systems to the concept of legal personhood under Turkish Civil Law, and from six competing doctrinal views to the sui generis electronic personhood model proposed in the European Parliament's 2017 Robotics Report — with its strict liability regime.
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Representation and Unauthorized Representation
The distinction between representation and agency, statutory vs. voluntary and direct vs. indirect representation under TCO Articles 40–48, the independence and abuse of authority, and the suspended invalidity of unauthorized acts with the ratification mechanism and culpa in contrahendo liability.
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Termination of Public Procurement Contracts
The legal nature and formation of public procurement contracts; a comparative analysis of termination through performance, rescission and cancellation under the Turkish Code of Obligations and Law No. 4735 on Public Procurement Contracts. (Article in Turkish)
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Unfair Commercial Practices and Their Effect on Contract Formation
A comparison of EU Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices with Turkish law; the effect of misleading and aggressive practices on the consumer's declaration of intent and their relation to the mistake provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations. (Article in Turkish)
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Interim Injunction in Rent Adaptation Cases and the Dispute Resolution Ruling
Rent adaptation under Article 138 of the Turkish Code of Obligations; the problem of interim injunctions in adaptation cases in light of the dispute resolution ruling of the Court of Cassation's 3rd Civil Chamber and diverging regional appellate court decisions. (Article in Turkish)
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Transfer of Contract in Patent License Agreements
From intellectual property rights and patentability criteria to license types; the conditions and consequences of transferring a patent license agreement under Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098. (Article in Turkish)
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Legal Status of Foreigners in Türkiye and Conditions for Removal
The legal status of foreigners, residence permits, international and temporary protection regimes, and the conditions of the non-refoulement principle under Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection. (Article in Turkish)
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions about legal processes.
Is hiring a lawyer mandatory?
In the Turkish legal system, retaining a lawyer is not mandatory for most cases; individuals may represent themselves. However, legal representation is required in serious criminal cases and certain civil proceedings. Even where optional, professional representation ensures correct procedural filings, proper presentation of evidence and adherence to deadlines.
What areas of law do you practise?
Our office provides legal consultancy and litigation services in criminal law, family law, labour law, commercial and corporate law, contract law, administrative and tax law, enforcement and insolvency law, intellectual property law, and GDPR/IT law.
Is mediation mandatory?
Under Turkish law, mediation is a pre-condition for certain disputes before a lawsuit may be filed. Labour disputes — such as severance, notice pay and reinstatement — and a significant portion of commercial disputes fall within mandatory mediation. Cases filed without first applying to a mediator may be dismissed on procedural grounds.
How long do cases typically take?
Duration varies depending on the type of dispute, court workload and the parties' conduct. In Turkey, labour and family cases average 1–2 years, commercial disputes 1–3 years, and criminal cases 1–4 years depending on complexity. Timelines may extend further if appeals to the Regional Court or the Court of Cassation are pursued.
Can you handle cases outside Ankara?
Yes. We handle cases nationwide across all provinces and districts. Client communication throughout the process is conducted by telephone, video call and secure digital file sharing, so distance is not an obstacle. For hearings requiring physical attendance, we travel to the relevant courthouse.
Can I receive legal advice online?
Yes. Consultations can be conducted by telephone, video conference or in writing. Documents are shared via secure digital methods and you are kept informed at every stage. For matters that normally require an in-person visit to our office, remote solutions via a notary can be arranged.
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Address
Ehlibeyt Mah. Ceyhun Atıf Kansu Caddesi
1263. Sk. No.1 D.4 Çankaya / Ankara