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First, we establish the infringement with evidence and send a cease-and-desist letter. If necessary, we file suit to stop the infringement, seize the counterfeit goods, and claim damages; we also put in place customs measures to block the entry of counterfeit goods. Speed is decisive in this process.

An unregistered trademark enjoys limited protection that is difficult to prove. If someone else registers the same mark before you, you may even be prevented from using your own trademark. Registration is the most fundamental and economical step for securing the exclusive right to your trademark.

Yes. We generally begin by taking an inventory of existing contracts and classifying them. In this way, digitalisation covers not only new contracts but also the contracts currently in force in your portfolio, which then enter renewal tracking.

During the handover, we take over the existing ledgers, opening balances, and personnel data using a structured checklist. By planning the transition period, we prevent data loss and interruption. In this way, operations continue in an orderly manner from the very first month.

Our aim is not to set aside the tools you use, but to build the process around them. Taking your document, signature and storage solutions into account, we design a workflow that is as compatible as possible with your existing setup.

We continuously monitor changes in tax, social security (SGK), and labour law legislation and assess their impact on your operations in advance. By implementing the necessary adjustments in good time, we prevent the risk of non-compliance. In this way, your company remains continuously compliant with the changing rules.

Yes. We monitor the legislative changes relevant to your field of operations and assess their potential impact on your company in advance. This way, you are not caught unprepared when a new regulation takes effect, and you can manage in good time any risks that may arise from a compliance gap.

Accounting and payroll are closely intertwined with tax, social security (SGK), and labour law obligations. Handling both processes from a single source increases data consistency and reduces the risk of discrepancies. By also coordinating them with tax compliance under the corporate secretarial umbrella, we keep the whole operation running as one.

In the event of delay, a penalty clause and damages may be claimed; in the case of defective performance, the remedying of the defects, a price reduction or rescission of the contract may be sought. The scope of your rights depends on the contract provisions and the evidence. We conduct the process on a results-oriented basis, including the determination of evidence and litigation.

Since the contract and the transport documents constitute strong evidence, freight (carriage fee) receivables can be collected effectively through enforcement proceedings and, where necessary, through litigation. We assess your documents and pursue your receivable by choosing the collection route that delivers the fastest result.

The first step is to assess the current situation through an ESG gap analysis and to set priorities. Policy, governance, and reporting structures are then established gradually. Together, we create a workable roadmap suited to your company’s scale and sector.

Under the Turkish Commercial Code, the ordinary general assembly of joint-stock and limited liability companies must be convened within the statutory period following the end of each financial year. At this meeting, matters such as the financial statements, the annual report, and profit distribution are discussed. By planning the schedule from the outset, we prevent the liability risks that would arise from exceeding the deadline.

An extraordinary general assembly is convened in situations that require urgent or out-of-cycle resolutions, such as an amendment to the articles of association, a capital increase, or a change in management. The convocation, agenda, and quorum requirements must be conducted with the same diligence as at an ordinary general assembly. We manage every procedural step to safeguard the validity of the process.

No approach can promise to reduce all risks to zero; commercial life inherently carries uncertainty. However, preventive advisory makes risks visible so that you can make informed decisions, and it eliminates the greater part of foreseeable problems before they even arise. Our aim is not to disregard risk but to make it manageable.

Litigation comes into play once a dispute has arisen and defends your rights in court. Preventive advisory, by contrast, aims to identify and forestall a problem before it even arises. The two complement each other; however, the preventive approach is often both the more cost-effective path and the one that preserves the commercial relationship.

No. By accelerating routine work, automation frees the lawyer's time for value-adding work such as interpretation, negotiation, and strategy. Human oversight is preserved at every step that requires a decision; here technology is a tool, not a substitute.

We design processes with regard to the principles of KVKK/6698 (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law) and GDPR: access to data is tied to authorisation, processing steps are logged, and no unnecessary data is collected. When properly designed, automation does not weaken compliance; on the contrary, it strengthens traceability.

A document's validity derives not from the method of its generation but from its content and the fulfilment of the required conditions. We prepare templates under lawyer supervision and, with tools such as e-signature and KEP (registered electronic mail), structure them to meet the form and approval conditions required by the relevant legislation.

An administrative appeal within the statutory time limit and a lawsuit before the administrative court are available against a refusal decision. Correctly analysing the grounds for refusal and remedying any deficiencies is decisive. We intervene in the process quickly, minimising the gap in your status and protecting your legal position.

A shareholders' agreement prevents disputes among partners by regulating in advance critical matters such as profit distribution, decision-making majorities, share-transfer restrictions, exit, and dispute resolution. A well-designed agreement is a partnership's most valuable insurance.

Exclusions define the situations that fall outside coverage; however, the insurer must have incorporated these exclusions into the contract clearly and in the proper form. Ambiguous or improperly included exclusions cannot be construed against the insured. We review your policy from this perspective and defend the interpretation that protects your rights.

In the event of a violation, an administrative fine of up to a certain percentage of the company's previous-year turnover may be imposed, and the agreements concerned are deemed void. In addition, those who suffer harm may claim damages. For this reason, preventive compliance is always more economical than defence.

An on-site inspection takes place without notice and, if not managed correctly, can lead to severe penalties. The essential principle is not to obstruct the inspection while still protecting your rights. We prepare a “dawn raid protocol” for companies in advance and provide legal support at the time of the inspection.

No. Approval is required when the parties' turnovers exceed certain thresholds and a change of control is involved. We assess at an early stage whether the transaction is subject to notification and, where necessary, run the notification process.

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