Commercial Law

Commercial relationships are primarily governed by the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 and the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098. These laws regulate commercial enterprises, contractual obligations, performance, non-performance, damages and various types of commercial agreements. Depending on the activity, sector-specific legislation and international contractual arrangements may also be relevant.

Commercial disputes are generally handled by the competent commercial courts, subject to applicable jurisdiction and arbitration agreements. Under Article 5/A of the TCC, mediation is a prerequisite for certain commercial claims, including specified monetary receivables and compensation disputes. The Mediation in Civil Disputes Law No. 6325 provides the broader mediation framework.

Commercial contract drafting. We prepare and review supply, distribution, service, procurement, agency, confidentiality and other commercial agreements. The review focuses on defining the parties' obligations, performance standards, payment terms, termination rights, liability allocation and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Contract negotiation and risk assessment. Before an agreement is signed, we assess contractual provisions against the proposed commercial relationship. This includes reviewing exclusivity, liability limitations, guarantees, contractual penalties, renewal provisions and obligations that continue after termination.

Management of ongoing contractual relationships. Businesses may need to amend agreements when commercial circumstances change. We consider the legal implications of contract variations, delayed performance, non-payment, changing delivery requirements and termination. Relevant correspondence, notices, performance records and supporting documents are reviewed before contractual steps are taken.

Commercial disputes. Where a disagreement arises, we examine the contract, transaction documents, correspondence and evidence to identify the applicable claims and available remedies. Depending on the dispute, the process may involve formal notices, negotiations, mandatory mediation, litigation or arbitration.

Cross-border arrangements. International commercial contracts require attention to governing law, dispute resolution, delivery obligations and enforcement. We review how contractual provisions interact with Turkish law and the parties' cross-border arrangements, including the legal implications of foreign-law or arbitration clauses.

Our commercial law practice covers companies engaged in domestic and international trade, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers, entrepreneurs, procurement teams and in-house legal departments managing contractual relationships.