Akkas & Associates

Turkish Law

Firm

We’ve been providing legal services since 1992.

Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm

Akkas & Associates is a top-tier Turkish law firm with a long record of excellence and professional leadership in Istanbul, Turkey. Our Turkish Citizenship by Investment Lawyers successfully obtained more than 400 passports with bank deposit and real estate purchase.

Since its foundation in 1992, Akkas & Associates has been the choice of numerous clients in Turkey. Thanks to its nationally recognized litigation group and sophisticated business law practice, our firm is now one of the globally recognized law firms in Istanbul, Turkey.

Akkas & Associates is a relatively young Turkish law firm, but one with an impressive and respected history. We began from the efforts and dreams of one lawyer, Selcuk Akkas, who was soon joined by his colleagues and associates. Together they and many other talented individuals built an organization around collaboration and mutual respect, and on absolute dedication to providing clients with value.

Top Tier Experience

The expertise and specialization of our attorneys and the forging of a team approach to problem solving enables us to address and meet your particular challenge with the application of the most appropriate talents and experience. We invite you to learn more about these practice areas; Turkish citizenship with investment, business & commercial law, criminal defense, foreign investment law, intellectual property law, litigation & trial practice, and tax law to meet our teams and attorneys who comprise them.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm is a globally recognized Turkish citizenship law firm with a long record of excellence and professional leadership in Istanbul, Turkey.

Our Turkish citizenship lawyers are prepared to handle real estate acquisitions to get Turkish citizenship. Our investment for Turkish citizenship practice includes; buying, leasing, and selling residential and commercial properties to both domestic and foreign customers in Turkey.

Our Turkish real estate lawyers also represent our clients in real property acquisition, we prepare real estate sale contracts or amend the contracts that are prepared by the developers. We also represent our clients throughout Turkish citizenship application process until they get their Turkish passport.

Turkey has slashed the financial and investment criteria for foreigners to become Turkish citizens. According to new regulations, foreigners can become Turkish citizens, if they own property worth 250,000 or deposit 500,000 US Dollars at a Turkish bank for three years.

Foreigners purchased 4.6 billion US Dollars worth of properties last year, with a large proportion of them from Iran, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Tunis, Libya, Macedonia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Macao, China, Djibouti, USA, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Russia, according to official data.

Att. Selcuk Akkas

Founder

Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm is relatively young, but one with an impressive and respected history. We began from the efforts and dreams of one lawyer, Selcuk Akkas and an accountant Beyhan Akkas. Together they and many other talented individuals built an organization around collaboration and mutual respect, and on absolute dedication to providing clients with value.

Our founder Mr. Selcuk Akkas is a registered attorney at law at Istanbul Bar and he was registered in 1992. He is also a registered trademark attorney at Turkish Patent & Trademark Office, he was registered in 1996, later he was able to passed the test to become a registered Patent attorney as well. Finally, Mr. Akkas passed the test to become a registered mediator and licensed by Turkey Ministry of Justice in 2014.

Turkish laws change often, but we’re here to help. Our team is dedicated to setting the standard for exceptional client service. Our people and global affiliates can help you to develop and execute business strategies quickly and effectively. We harness local knowledge with regional and global insight on the latest developments in Turkey.

Practice Areas

Turkish Citizenship Law

Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm is a globally recognized Turkish immigration law firm with a long record of excellence and professional leadership in Istanbul, Turkey. Our Turkish citizenship lawyers are prepared to handle real estate acquisitions to get Turkish citizenship. We also assist our clients with bank deposit to file citizenship applications.

Company Formation

Our Turkish company formation lawyers are prepared to assist you to company formation in Turkey. Our company formation lawyers are experienced in LLC establishment, joint stock company, holding company, branch office, liasion office, and free trade zone company incorporation, and company management and governance.

Criminal Defense

Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm’s criminal defense lawyers vigorously defend companies and their executives and directors against charges of criminal misconduct and related civil claims. We have delivered successful results through both the adversary process as well as through skillful negotiation.

Family Law & Divorce

We understand your needs when it comes to family law issues. We’re dedicated to helping you make the right decisions, even during difficult and emotional circumstances. Our Turkish family law and divorce lawyers give you sound legal advice based upon the law, our experience and the unique facts of your situation.

Bankruptcy & Debt Recovery Law

Our Turkish bankruptcy and debt recovery lawyers have vigorously asserted creditor’s claims in a wide range of cases involving such debtors as shipyards, bio-tech companies, real estate developments, and textile manufacturers.

Real Estate Law

Akkas & Associates Turkish Law Firm’s real estate lawyers aggressively represents individuals, family-owned businesses, and corporations in all aspects of real estate law, including buying, developing, leasing, financing and selling real estate in Turkey.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

"My name is Khaled Hamdan from Palestine. I am with my family have been clients with Akkas Law Firm. The professional staff and Mr Selcuk help us through the last few months to have the citizenship for me and my family through the investment opportunity. I would like to thank them for their best services, best advice. Confidence, professionally and fidelity at work. I wish this institution and Mr. Selcuk more progress ay success.”

Khaled H.PALESTINE

“I had problems with establishing our liaison office in Turkey and when I turned to Akkas & Associates Law Firm my case was handled in a very professional manner. Everything was done in a timely manner as promised. There were no hidden fees that I had to pay out to the attorney. If at any time I could not reach my attorney, my messages were returned right away with a satisfactory answer. If at anytime in the future I would need an attorney who specializes in company establishment and governance law, I would go back to this firm. I was very satisfied with the work that was done and the professional manner in which it was handled.”

Hank P.THE NEDERLANDS

"I have been working with Akkas Law now since September 2019 for all my legal issues. Living outside of Turkey managing legal matters was always a challenge but ever since I have engaged Mr. Akkas and his team, I have peace of mind. They are extremely professional and very accessible, something that is unique to this company. I have never faced a communication blackout with them, they are always available to take your call, sort out issues, give advice and take action. The promptness of their response is invaluable.”

Esmail A.IRAN

“Thank you for working on my case in a diligent and timely manner. The very first time I called just to explain my situation you listened with with an open ear. You were understanding and you know that I was losing my company. You took my problem seriously and coached me after my partner wanted to get his shares to be sold to another person. With your perseverance you were able to convince my partner. You won my case!!!! Thank you sir job well done! I will highly recommend you to my family and friends..”

Mohammad S.UAE

“When I first came in contact with Mr. Akkas at Akkas & Associates Law Firm, regarding our needs for an LLC establishment in Turkey, I was amazed at the professionalism & communicative skills via telephone & email between ourselves. I was extremely relaxed and satisfied with Mr. Akkas and the way he went about the entire establishment in such a speedy manner. Therefore, I would not in anyway hesitate in recommending anyone who needs such legal advice or service.”

Krill L.RUSSIA

"My experience with Mr. Selcuk Akkas was superb, he has made it so easy to obtain the residence permit and citizenship in an outstanding manner with a very short period of time. I strongly recommend anyone to work with Mr. Selcuk.”

Luay K.JORDAN

"I found Mr. Selcuk Akkas very efficient and swift lawyer. You made the process of citizenship easy to me and on submission of my and my family documents you you, you applied immediately without any delays. You explanation cleared all my confusions and helped me prepare all my documents with ease. I will work Godwilling always with you. I highly recommend Mr. Selcuk Akkas. He is a very good lawyer. Thanking you.”

Asad M.PAKISTAN

"Our experience with Akkas & Associates Law Firm was excellent. Our lawyer, Mr. Selcuk Akkas, gave our case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful with the immigration processes. He was confident and treated us with respect and as valuable clients. We very much appreciate the knowledge and support we received through the Akkas & Associates Law Firm. Mr. Selcuk Akkas is a professional, knowledgeable, and kind lawyer, and we highly recommend the Akkas & Associates Law Firm.”

Mohamed I.USA

"I highly recommend every business person and entrepreneur to contact Mr. Selcuk, he is a highly qualified person, and the speed of response from them to the questions is incredible. They are not only a law firm but much more than that. They understand very well the concerns of foreign clients when entering a new market, and they are very patient. Thanks, Mr. Selcuk”

Mohamed A.LIBYA

"I'm in contact with Akkas & Associates Law Firm for my citizenship program. They have started the service before any contact and all my emails have been answered quickly. The team is really professional and all people speak English very well. Although the service is the best, their fee is competitive and you are not going to be charged for extra services. If you are looking for a law firm who can handle your citizenship program I can say with confidence that Akkas Law Firm is the best.”

Mohamed M.IRAN