Commercial and Corporate Law

Commercial and corporate law is a branch of law that covers legal regulations related to commercial activities and businesses. This area establishes the legal frameworks for how business affairs are conducted, how companies are established, managed, and liquidated.
Some basic information about commercial and corporate law:

1. Commercial Law
   Commercial law is the rules that regulate the activities of commercial enterprises. Its key components are:

• Commercial Enterprise: These are the activities carried out by real or legal persons for commercial purposes.
  -Commercial Transactions: Transactions or contracts between commercial entities (e.g., sale, lease).
  -Trade Registry: The official registry in which commercial enterprises are registered. It is a registration system that includes information such as the establishment, title and address of businesses.

1. Corporate Law
   Corporate law covers the legal regulations related to the establishment, management, organization and liquidation of companies. Key topics include:

• Company Types: The most widely used types of companies in Turkey include joint stock companies (A.Ş.), limited liability companies (Ltd. Şti.) and collective companies.
• Establishment Process: Legal procedures, legal documents and registration procedures to be followed by those who want to establish a company.
• Management and Workplace Relations: Determination of the boards of directors, general assemblies and rights of companies.
• Capital Structure: Issues such as capital increase or decrease of companies, protection of equity.

1. Contracts
   Commercial and corporate law allows for the regulation of contracts for commercial transactions. Important types of contracts:

• Sales Contracts: These are the contracts made regarding the sale of goods.
• Lease Agreements: Contracts related to the rental of workplaces.
• Service Contracts: Contracts related to services provided between businesses.

1. Capital Markets Law
   It also covers issues such as commercial and corporate law, capital market entry, issuance, stock market operations and investor protection. Regulations in this area are important for companies to go public and to protect the rights of investors.
2. Competition Law
   Competition law is the rules determined to ensure fair competition in trade. Competition laws include issues such as preventing unfair competition and preventing monopoly.
3. Bankruptcy and Liquidation Law
   Commercial and corporate law regulates the liquidation processes of enterprises in the event of bankruptcy. Issues such as how to pay the debts of bankrupt companies, the rights of creditors are included in this area.
4. Dispute Resolution
   There are several ways to resolve disputes in commercial and corporate law:

• Mediation and Arbitration: These are solutions that encourage reconciliation between the parties.
• Litigation: Bringing disputes related to commercial and corporate law to court.

1. Consultancy Services
   Legal consultancy services can be provided to businesses and entrepreneurs in the field of commercial and corporate law. These services cover issues such as company establishment, preparation of contracts, compliance processes and management of litigation processes.
   As a result, commercial and corporate law establishes a legal framework that is the basis of businesses, ensuring that commercial transactions are carried out properly, fairly and safely. It is recommended that you contact our professional commercial lawyers to get more specific information or support in this area.
   Commercial and Corporate Law
   Unfair competition lawsuits
   Bankruptcy and postponement of bankruptcy proceedings
   Companies’ claims
   Cases for the prevention of infringement of trade name
   Cases arising from tax law
   Cases to exit the partnership
   Other Joint Stock and Limited Company cases
   There are different types of lawsuits in Commercial and Corporate Law and we provide professional services with our nearly 20 years of experience in all of these cases.
   As Terlemez Law Firm, some of the services we offer to our domestic and foreign clients within the scope of expert lawyer labor law;
2. Legal Consultancy

• Informing clients about their rights and obligations under commercial and corporate law.
• Provide guidance on contracts, types of companies, and general business transactions.

1. Company Incorporation

• Establishment procedures according to company types (joint-stock, limited, etc.).
• Preparation of the necessary documents and execution of registration processes in the trade registry.
  3. Contract Drafting and Review
• Preparation and review of commercial contracts (sales, services, distribution, etc.).
• The legality of the terms of the contract and the arrangement of the client in a way that protects the rights of the client.

1. Company Management and Organization

• Preparation of the necessary documents for the organization of governing bodies and general assemblies.
• Providing legal support related to internal management and operation.

1. Capital Markets Transactions

• Advising companies on public offerings and their relations with investors.
• Execution of legal processes of transactions such as capital increase or decrease.

1. Competition Law Consultancy

• Guidance on businesses to act in accordance with competition rules.
• Providing legal support on issues such as unfair competition and monopoly status.
  7.*Bankruptcy and Liquidation Procedures
• Management of liquidation processes of bankrupt companies.
• Regulation of relations with creditors and follow-up of bankruptcy cases.

1. Dispute Resolution

• Supporting mediation or arbitration processes for the resolution of disputes arising in the field of commercial and corporate law.
• Representing the client in court cases and developing legal strategies.

1. Preparation of Legal Documents

• Preparation of legal documents such as tobacco contracts, minutes of general meetings, decisions of the board of directors.
• Conducting official correspondence and carrying out trade registry procedures.

1. Compliance Consulting for the Company

• Consultancy services for companies to comply with laws and regulations.
• Establishment of internal control systems and information about regulations.

1. Training and Seminars

• Organizing trainings and seminars for clients and their employees on commercial and corporate law.

1. Preparation of Confidentiality Agreements

• Preparation and revision of confidentiality agreements for the purpose of protecting commercial information.
  These services are provided to enable clients to effectively manage their trade and company processes and to help them operate in legal compliance. For more specific situations and needs, you can contact us directly to get information from our professional commercial lawyers.