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International Law

Karınca Law Office provides solutions for foreign individuals and companies in cross-border litigation and advisory matters involving family, criminal, commercial and real-estate law.

This page provides general information about disputes with a foreign element and of a cross-border nature.

Karınca Avukatlık provides advisory and representation services for foreign individuals or companies in family, criminal, commercial, and immovable law processes in Türkiye. The information is general in nature.

Topics Involving an International Element

Issues such as jurisdiction, applicable law, and service of process require additional assessment in files with a foreign element. Each matter is examined according to its own context.

Family law disputes with a foreign element
Processes relating to international child abduction allegations
Criminal proceedings involving foreigners in Türkiye
Cross-border commercial and immovable disputes

Information Note

Recognition/enforcement of a foreign court judgment or consular procedures are subject to separate legal regimes. No promise as to outcome is given. Website contact channels may be used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a foreign court judgment valid in Türkiye?

As a rule, a recognition or enforcement decision may be required. Conditions vary according to the applicable law and the nature of the judgment.

Can foreign nationals bring a lawsuit in Türkiye?

In many cases yes; however, rules on jurisdiction, security for costs, and service of process apply according to the file. The concrete situation should be assessed separately.