Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Common procedural questions in cross-border matters.
1. Can my matter be handled without travel?+
Many court, enforcement, estate, registry, banking and corporate matters can be handled remotely with a power of attorney and documents.
2. Where should I execute the power of attorney?+
At a Turkish consulate or authorised foreign notary; apostille and translation may be required.
3. Does every document need an apostille?+
No. Document type, country, conventions and receiving authority determine the requirement.
4. Can German documents be used directly?+
Turkish authorities generally require Turkish documents or a duly prepared translation.
5. Does an initial meeting mean acceptance?+
No. Written acceptance after conflict, scope and fee review is required.
6. How are fees determined?+
Scope, complexity, stages, time, language, documents, urgency and official procedures are considered.
7. Are costs included?+
Unless agreed otherwise, official and third-party costs are separate.
8. How long will it take?+
Workload, service, experts, documents and appeals affect timing; no fixed date is promised.
9. Can the outcome be guaranteed?+
No. Risks are explained; courts, authorities and evidence are outside the firm’s control.
10. Is advice available in German or English?+
Turkish-law advice is provided by Turkish lawyers. Language support is for communication.
11. Is ongoing business support available?+
A written scope may cover contracts, resolutions, employment, receivables and day-to-day questions.