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Read summaryStrategic Legal Counsel Across Borders
Turkish law expertise. A European perspective.
We advise people, businesses and institutions where Turkish, European and international law meet — applications, disputes, transactions and expert opinions.
Find Your Fit
Not sure where to start?
Answer one question and see which part of our practice matches your situation.
What best describes your situation?
Turkish Law
This often points to an individual application before the Constitutional Court of Turkey (AYM) — usually after other domestic remedies have been exhausted. We also handle the contract, criminal, family, and corporate matters that frequently sit alongside a case like this.
International Law
This is the kind of matter we bring before the European Court of Human Rights, UN treaty bodies such as the Human Rights Committee and the Committee against Torture, and UN special procedures such as the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention — including the INTERPOL CCF complaints and asylum-related work that often runs in parallel.
German & EU Law
This falls under work permits, family reunion visas, company establishment, and diploma recognition — the German and EU side of what we handle.
Cross-Border Disputes & Data Protection
This spans commercial disputes between Turkish and European parties, cross-border enforcement, and GDPR compliance — including acting as an external Data Protection Officer where needed.
This is a general starting point, not legal advice — every situation is different.
About Turkut Legal
Cross-border strategic counsel.
Turkish, European and international legal expertise.
Turkut Legal is a Berlin-based legal consultancy founded by Dr. Emre Turkut. We advise people, businesses and institutions on applications, disputes, transactions and expert opinions across Turkish, European and international law.
We work where Turkish, German and wider European legal questions overlap — helping clients handle complex cross-border matters with local depth and an international perspective.
Counsel is provided in Turkish, English and German. The practice is registered with the Bundesamt für Justiz (BfJ) as a legal services provider under the German Legal Services Act (RDG).
Dr. Emre Turkut
Founder & Counsel
Registered with the BfJ under the RDG
Our Services
Focused practices. One cross-border perspective.
We advise individuals, organisations and businesses where Turkish, international and European legal questions meet.
01
International Law
- Individual applications to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR / AİHM), the UN Human Rights Committee, and the UN Committee Against Torture
- Applications to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF): deletion, rectification, and access to file
- Preparation of expert opinions for extradition and asylum procedures
- Immigration and asylum law, including applications for permanent residency and citizenship
- Consultancy for human rights NGOs
- Cross-border transactions, international commercial contracts, choice-of-law and jurisdiction clauses, treaty obligations, and regulatory compliance
02
Turkish Law
- Individual applications to the Constitutional Court of Turkey (AYM)
- Contract law
- Criminal law and representation before Turkish investigative and judicial authorities
- Family and civil law, including divorce, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and inheritance matters
- Corporate and commercial law, property and real estate, labor and employment law
03
German & European Union Law
- Work permits and family reunion visas
- Company establishment procedures
- Diploma recognition procedures
04
Data Protection & GDPR
- GDPR / EU data protection compliance and documentation
- External Data Protection Officer (DPO) services
- Data processing agreements and international data transfers
05
Cross-Border Disputes
- Commercial and contractual disputes between Turkish and European parties
- Debt collection and enforcement of judgments across borders
- Shareholder and joint venture disputes; multi-jurisdictional litigation strategy
- Ongoing counsel, risk assessment, and investment structuring between the German, Turkish, and EU legal systems
Why Choose Turkut Legal
A partner fluent across all three legal systems
Multilingual Expertise
Seamless communication in Turkish, English and German ensures that you fully understand your legal position, documentation, and strategic options.
Europe-Based, International Reach
Located in the heart of Europe, we serve clients in Germany, Turkey, and beyond, coordinating with a trusted network of local counsel where needed.
Personalized, Strategic Advice
Every matter is handled with a tailored strategy, clear timelines, and consistent updates, so you always know the status of your case.
Deep Knowledge of Turkish and International Law
Extensive experience with the Turkish, European and international legal systems allows us to anticipate procedural challenges and design pragmatic, effective solutions.
How We Work
What happens after you reach out
01
Initial Consultation
Share the facts of your matter, by phone or in writing, and get a clear first read on your options.
02
Assessment & Strategy
We research the relevant Turkish, German, or international law and outline a concrete strategy with a realistic timeline.
03
Representation & Filing
We act on your behalf, preparing documents, filing applications, or representing you before the relevant courts, authorities, or institutions.
04
Ongoing Updates
You receive clear, regular updates on where your matter stands, in the language you're most comfortable in.
Frequently Asked
Questions clients often ask
Is Turkut Legal a law firm? Can you represent me before a German court?
Turkut Legal is a legal consultancy registered with the Bundesamt für Justiz (BfJ) as a legal services provider under the German Legal Services Act (RDG). We provide strategic advice, expert legal opinions, and representation before international bodies such as the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms, as well as before the Constitutional Court of Turkey. For proceedings that require a German Rechtsanwalt, we work with a trusted network of local counsel.
Do you work with clients who don't speak Turkish or German?
Yes. We work with clients in English, German, and Turkish, so language is rarely a barrier.
I'm not based in Germany or Turkey. Can you still help?
Yes. Much of our work is cross-border by nature. We regularly support clients navigating disputes or transactions spanning Turkish, German, and other European jurisdictions.
What's needed before applying to the ECHR or the Constitutional Court?
Both the European Court of Human Rights and the Constitutional Court of Turkey generally require that domestic legal remedies be exhausted first, and strict filing deadlines apply, so it's worth having your specific situation reviewed early.
Write To Us
Send us a message
A short outline of your matter is enough — we'll get back to you by email.
Or in writing — +49 176 55062597 · WhatsApp
Tell us how we can help
Call or message us on WhatsApp with a brief outline of your matter. We will let you know whether we can assist and what the next step would be.
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