Your cargo on the road, your rights secure.
In international road transport (CMR), logistics, and supply chain operations; from carriage contracts to damage and loss claims, we provide expert counsel that protects the rights of both the carrier and the cargo owner.
The law of commerce in motion
International transport is a specialised field where the CMR Convention, carriage contracts and insurance are intertwined. In the event of damage, loss or delay, who bears liability and what its limit is often depends on fine legal distinctions.
For the freight operator, logistics company and cargo owner; from the structuring of transport and logistics contracts to the management of damage and loss claims and recourse processes, we stand by you with an approach attuned to the sector's distinctive dynamics.
Services We Offer in This Area
From contract to compensation, every dimension of transport operations.
Cross-Border Distribution Networks
Building a distribution network for the German and EU market that holds up under both legal systems: choice of law and jurisdiction, goodwill-indemnity exposure, and disputes run in coordination across two countries.
Explore →Contract Management
Contract management covers the drafting, negotiation and full-lifecycle tracking of your commercial contracts. Weighing Turkish law together with DACH-region practice, we structure balanced and enforceable texts.
Explore →A cross-border perspective fluent in the sector's language
Transport disputes, with their short limitation periods and cross-border dimensions, lead to loss of rights when handled too late. With our team fluent in the sector's technical language and in CMR practice, we pursue claims on time, before the right forum and in a results-oriented manner.
- Expertise in CMR and international carriage law
- Experience on both the carrier and cargo-owner side
- Timely intervention in short limitation-period matters
- Practical knowledge in cargo insurance and recourse
- Field experience in the Turkish–German logistics corridor
Related Areas
Transport and logistics law is, in most matters, addressed together with the areas below.
Team in This Area
With our multilingual team of lawyers, well-versed in Turkish and German law, we are by your side.
Yes. The CMR Convention limits the carrier's liability for damage and loss with an upper limit tied to the weight of the goods (a set amount per kilogram). However, this limit may not apply in the event of the carrier's gross fault. We carefully assess whether the limit applies in the specific case.
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.
Yes. Once the insurer has paid the cargo owner, it acquires a right of recourse against the carrier at fault. In the recourse process, proof of liability, the CMR limits and the limitation period are decisive. We conduct these processes on a results-oriented basis for insurance companies and cargo owners.
Liability limits, the insurance obligation, delivery conditions, penalties for delay, the applicable law and the competent court are the critical clauses of a carriage contract. Standard pre-printed contracts are often in the carrier's favour. We review and negotiate the contract in a way that protects your position.
In CMR and transport law, the time limits are short; for apparent damage you must notify the carrier of a reservation at the time of delivery, and for concealed damage within a short period. The limitation period for bringing an action is generally short as well. To avoid forfeiting your rights, it is critical to seek legal support as soon as you notice the damage.
Choose the right legal partner in CMR, Transport & Logistics.
Bring our experience across Türkiye and the DACH region to your side, with practical solutions tailored to your needs.