Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law

Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law is a full-service law firm with offices located in Istanbul and Ankara. Our firm was established in 2020 by the partners who bring unique and extensive experience in their fields. Our team of highly skilled lawyers provide legal services in English, Turkish, French and German. We are committed to utilizing legal technologies to optimize the legal services, enabling us to provide cutting-edge legal service that meets the “4.0 standards of legal service”.

We Bring Together Academic Excellence, Industry Know-How and Public Sector Experience with a Multi-Disciplinary Team

At Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law, our team is comprised of over 20 experienced lawyers, each an expert in their fields. Our key team members (partners and counsels) team boasts over 100+ years of combined experience, making us a formidable force in the legal industry.

We pride ourselves on our ability to merge the dynamism and solution-oriented approach of the private sector with the public experience we gained while working with regulatory authorities. This enables us to provide unique, comprehensive solutions that are tailored to our clients' specific needs.

Our lawyers have completed post-graduate studies at the world's most prestigious law schools and currently lecture at leading universities in Turkey. We place a strong emphasis on continuous learning and development, ensuring that our team is always up to date with the latest legal trends and practices.

At Günay & Erdoğan, we offer a range of legal services across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to corporate law, real estate law, labor law, competition law, dispute resolution and technology law. With our multi-disciplinary team and wealth of experience, we are well-equipped to handle any legal challenge that our clients may face.

We Understand Your Business

We understand that your business is unique, which is why we offer creative and innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs. At Günay Erdoğan, we prioritize efficiency and effectiveness by integrating engineers and economists into our team, providing our clients with a multidisciplinary approach to their legal issues. We also work closely with our clients to minimize legal risks by understanding their expectations and risk appetite, ensuring a high level of cooperation between our firm and our clients.

We Build Lasting Relationships Through Trust and Respect

As your trusted business partner, we value trust and respect in all our interactions. At Günay Erdoğan, we recognize that the trust of our clients is our most valuable asset, and we are committed to maintaining that trust. We comply with national and international ethical and legal standards in all our processes and services, ensuring that we deliver the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Areas of Practice

Corporate and Contracts Law

Our legal services for international and local companies operating in Turkey are designed to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of corporate law. From the moment you start your business in Turkey to your day-to-day operations, we are here to provide you with expert legal advice and support.

We understand that every business is unique, and that's why we offer tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs of your company. Our team of experienced attorneys will work closely with you to understand your business objectives and help you achieve your goals.

Incorporation and establishment of representative office and branch are the foundation of your business in Turkey, and we are here to guide you through the process. We can provide you with advice on the best legal structure for your business, and assist you in setting up your company in compliance with Turkish regulations.

We also provide comprehensive corporate management support to help you stay on top of your legal obligations and ensure that your company is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

In addition, we can assist you with all types of commercial contracts, including purchase and sale, agency/representation, distributorship, franchising, public tender, lease, confidentiality, joint venture, employment, and consultancy agreements. Our attorneys will draft cross-border commercial agreements and handle the negotiation process to ensure that your interests are protected.

At Günay&Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law, we offer support to our clients in their relations with public institutions and represent them before administrative institutions/courts. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality legal services and support to help your business succeed in Turkey.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

At Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law, we understand that legal disputes can be costly and time-consuming, which is why our experienced litigation team is dedicated to providing our clients with efficient and effective dispute resolution services. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we are able to represent our clients in complex commercial and administrative disputes before national and international courts and arbitration tribunals.

Our litigation team is highly skilled in representing clients before international arbitration tribunals, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Istanbul Arbitration Center (ISTAC) and other institutional or ad-hoc arbitration proceedings. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible representation, and we work tirelessly to protect their interests and achieve their goals.

Mergers and Acquisitions

At Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law, we understand that mergers and acquisitions are complex and require careful consideration of legal, financial, and strategic factors. With our extensive knowledge in M&A transactions, we provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients, whether they are multinational or domestic companies, investment banks, or funds.

Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to M&A and uses legal tech tools to streamline due diligence workflows, enabling us to support our clients efficiently. We conduct legal reviews, prepare legal due diligence reports, draft and negotiate merger and restructuring contracts, and complete the permission and notification stages before administrative institutions after the signature phase.

Competition Law

Our experienced competition law team is led by a former competition expert and case handler at the Turkish Competition Authority, making us uniquely qualified to advise both domestic and international clients on all competition law matters. We provide comprehensive legal assistance on a range of issues, from handling various types of horizontal and vertical agreements, abuse of dominance claims, and exemptions/negative clearance applications, to managing complex domestic and international merger cases including Phase I and Phase II analysis with structural/behavioral remedies.

We support our clients throughout the entire process, from conducting notifiability analysis just-in-time to preparing notifications to the Turkish Competition Authority, and even supporting clients during dawn raids in preliminary and/or full-fledged investigations. Our team has extensive experience in Phase-I review, but more importantly, we have a unique experience in the Phase-II review process, giving us the expertise needed to help our clients navigate this complex area of law.

In addition to our legal services, we also organize trainings, compliance programs, and workshops in the field of competition law to ensure our clients are fully compliant with competition rules to the best extent possible. Our goal is to provide our clients with the support and guidance they need to navigate competition law matters successfully and effectively.

Investigations, Compliance and Ethics

Maintaining a corporate compliance program is crucial to ensure that your company's officers and employees conduct business ethically and legally. But in today's global marketplace, this is easier said than done. With thousands of employees and numerous business partners, it can be challenging to keep track of the compliance programs.
At our firm, we recognize these challenges and we are here to support. Our compliance team offers discreet and efficient monitoring, evaluation, and investigation methods to help you navigate increasingly complex rules and regulations locally and globally. We pride ourselves on providing practical solutions that meet our clients' immediate and anticipated needs and demands.

Our compliance services cover various areas, including antitrust (competition), anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, regulatory defense, data privacy, environmental regulations, trade compliance and sector-specific regulations. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we provide insightful advice and training sessions on compliance issues to ensure that your company operates within legal boundaries and upholds ethical standards.

International Trade, Sanctions and Export Controls

At Günay Erdoğan, we understand the complex and ever-changing nature of international trade and customs regulations. Our team of experienced lawyers provides comprehensive and customized consultancy services to our clients regarding all aspects of international trade, including customs procedures, import and export transactions and trade sanctions.

We assist our clients in establishing and maintaining relationships with manufacturers, dealers, suppliers, distributors, and resellers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Our team has significant experience in navigating international trade sanctions, and we work closely with international law firms to provide our clients with the most up-to-date legal advice on these matters.

We also help our clients establish compliance programs to ensure adherence to international sanctions, export control, and regulations such as the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In the event of disputes, we provide effective legal representation and support to help our clients achieve their desired outcomes.

Enforcement, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Law

Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law is committed to helping clients navigate the complex and challenging world of bankruptcy, concordatum, and restructuring processes. Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal support from the initial stages of bankruptcy request and filing to the final stages of liquidation.

We assist our clients in all matters related to concordatum requests, including preparing the necessary documents for respite decisions and negotiating with creditors. In recent years, we have seen an increase in demand for legal services related to financial restructuring framework agreements, non-performing loans, and asset management companies. Our team provides expert legal advice on these matters and assists clients with the drafting and management of restructuring processes.

At Günay Erdoğan, we understand the challenges that our clients face during bankruptcy, concordatum, and restructuring processes. Our goal is to provide strategic legal guidance and support to help clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure Law

At Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law, we have extensive experience in providing legal services to our clients in the real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors. Our team of experienced lawyers has the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist our clients in all aspects of their real estate transactions, from purchase and sale agreements to mortgage and lease agreements.

We provide legal services related to the development of residential and commercial real estate projects, including issues related to development plans, financing contracts, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) permits, and other permits and licenses. We also provide legal support to our clients in all aspects of infrastructure projects, including construction contracts, permits, and regulatory compliance. Our lawyers work closely with clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that their real estate transactions are executed smoothly and efficiently.

Our team also offers litigation and dispute resolution services related to real estate and construction matters, including issues related to land use, zoning, and regulatory compliance. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals and protect their investments in the real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors.

Labor, Employment and Social Security Law

Our team of expert lawyers specializes in individual and collective labor law, social security law and migration law. We provide legal advisory services on all matters related to labor law to a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, associations and non-governmental organizations.

At Günay Erdoğan Attorneys-at-Law, we understand the cultural sensitivity of working in Turkey, and we provide practical and realistic legal advice to our clients while staying up-to-date on all laws and complex secondary legislation. We offer customized consulting services for disputes, individual and collective labor contracts and migration law tailored to meet the unique needs of each of our clients.

Our labor law services are comprehensive and cover a wide range of areas that are crucial for any business. We provide services to review and amend company workplace regulations and policies to ensure they are up-to-date and comply with the latest laws and regulations. We also offer services to review and amend employment contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and protect both the employer and employee.

In addition, we provide advisory services on collective bargaining negotiations and relations with unions to help our clients navigate the complexities of labor relations. Our team is also experienced in migration law, providing assistance with residence and work permits, special visas, and other immigration-related matters.

Our services also cover settlement agreements and risk assessments for the termination of employment contracts. We provide guidance and support throughout the dispute resolution process, including litigation and mediation, to ensure that our clients' rights are protected. Through the law offices and experienced lawyers we coordinate with abroad, we are able to follow legal processes not only in Turkey but also abroad.
Employee benefits and compensation are critical components of labor law, and our team is well-equipped to provide assistance in these areas. We offer services to help prevent discrimination and ensure that our clients comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations.

With our deep understanding of labor law and our commitment to protecting our clients' legal rights, we strive to provide the highest quality legal services in this complex and constantly evolving area of law.