Güzeldere Balkan Göçen Attorney Partnership

Güzeldere Balkan Göçen Attorney Partnership is a leading Istanbul-based law firm, delivering tailored legal solutions to domestic and international clients since 2000. With a versatile practice spanning consultancy, litigation and compliance, the firm serves businesses, non-profits organizations, and individuals across diverse industries. Known for its client-centric approach and deep sector expertise, Güzeldere Balkan Göçen navigates complex legal challenges with precision, ensuring practical, effective outcomes.

Güzeldere Balkan Göçen takes pride in consistently receiving excellent appraisals from its clients and collaborators, a testament to its client-focused approach, dedication to quality, and reputation for delivering practical, effective solutions throughout its quarter-century of wisdom and experience.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law: The firm provides comprehensive corporate legal services, assisting companies with formation, restructuring, governance, and dissolution. Its corporate law practice also includes advising on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management, ensuring that businesses operate efficiently and within the legal framework. It guides companies through complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, liquidations, and joint ventures.

Contract Law: The firm’s expertise in contract law covers drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all types of contracts, including commercial agreements, partnership agreements, and service contracts. It ensures that contracts are clear, enforceable, and in compliance with Turkish law, reducing the risk of future disputes. The firm also represents clients in cases of contract breaches to uphold their legal rights.

Employment Law: The firm provides legal guidance on all aspects of employment law, representing both employers and employees. Services include drafting employment contracts, advising on workplace policies, and ensuring compliance with Turkish employment laws. The team assists with employee disputes, dismissals, and redundancy processes, compliance audits, employee investigations, and their interview procedures and provides representation in labor courts and administrative hearings.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Law: The firm offers full-service legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, handling every stage of the transaction process. From due diligence to drafting agreements and obtaining regulatory approvals, it ensures smooth and legally sound M&A transactions. Clients benefit from the firm’s deep knowledge of both Turkish and international business practices, ensuring successful business integrations.

Dispute Resolution: The firm’s dispute resolution practice encompasses litigation, arbitration, and mediation. It represents clients in civil, commercial, and administrative disputes before courts and arbitration bodies. The goal is to resolve conflicts efficiently while safeguarding clients’ interests, whether through formal litigation or alternative dispute mechanisms such as mediation and negotiation.

Competition Law: In an increasingly regulated global market, compliance with competition law is vital. The firm advises on anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant market positions, merger control processes, and regulatory compliance with Turkish and international competition laws. It also represents clients in investigations by competition authorities, helping businesses avoid costly penalties while maintaining a fair competitive edge. Additionally, the firm offers specialized training on competition law and conducts compliance audits to ensure that businesses adhere to legal standards and best practices.

Compliance: Güzeldere Balkan Göçen offers expert compliance services to companies across various industries. The firm assists businesses in developing and implementing compliance programs that align with Turkish laws and international regulations. The team regularly conducts audits and provides training to ensure corporate governance and regulatory compliance in areas such as competition, data protection, employment law and industry-specific legislation.

Data Protection and Privacy Law: With increasing regulations around data privacy, compliance is essential. The firm advises clients on Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), helping them navigate the complexities of data collection, processing, and storage. The team conducts compliance audits, drafts privacy policies, and advises on cybersecurity matters to ensure clients' data practices meet regulatory standards.

Real Estate Law: Güzeldere Balkan Göçen provides comprehensive legal services in real estate law, covering property acquisition, development, leasing, and investment. The firm has extensive experience conducting due diligence in real estate transactions and advises clients on land use, zoning, construction regulations, and financing structures. It also has particular expertise in drafting and negotiating lease agreements, including industrial property leases, where commercial and legal complexities require tailored solutions. The team supports clients throughout the lifecycle of real estate projects and lease relationships, ensuring compliance, protecting legal rights, and resolving disputes related to ownership, development, and tenancy through effective legal strategies.

Tax Law: Güzeldere Balkan Göçen provides strategic legal services to clients in matters of taxation, focusing on capital structuring and restructuring with the objective of minimizing tax liabilities. In addition to consultancy services, the firm represents clients during tax inspections and in litigation, safeguarding their interests and ensuring favorable resolutions in disputes with tax authorities.

Intellectual Property (IP) Law: The firm assists clients in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights. It offers comprehensive services related to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. From registration and portfolio management to litigation in case of IP infringement, the firm ensures that clients' creative works and innovations are fully protected under Turkish law and international treaties.

Consumer Law: The firm has extensive experience in protecting consumer rights and advising businesses on their obligations under Turkish Law on Consumer Protection. It represents both consumers and businesses in disputes, ensuring fair business practices, compliance with consumer protection standards, and the resolution of conflicts related to warranties, product liability, and deceptive marketing practices.

Inheritance Law: The firm’s inheritance law practice includes drafting wills, managing inheritance disputes, and offering succession planning services. It guides clients through complex inheritance cases, including cross-border succession issues, and ensures that estates are administered according to Turkish law. The team also handles inheritance disputes in court, safeguarding the rights of heirs and beneficiaries.

IT Law: The firm provides expert legal advice on IT law, helping clients navigate the complexities of technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity regulations. The team advises on software licensing, electronic communications, and data security issues, ensuring that businesses remain compliant with rapidly evolving technology laws and regulations.

Civil Law: The firm offers a broad array of civil law services, covering individual rights and obligations under the Turkish Civil Code. It handles disputes related to personal matters, property rights, liability, and contractual obligations. Whether representing individuals or organizations, the team works to resolve civil disputes efficiently through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.

Associations and Foundations Law: The firm provides specialized legal support to associations, foundations, and non-profit organizations. It guides clients through the entire process of establishment, governance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with Turkish law. Services include advising on tax-exempt status, drafting internal regulations, and managing relations with public authorities. The firm also represents associations and foundations in disputes, ensuring their legal standing and operational effectiveness.