Our Services in Commerce and Corporate Law Include:

• Formation and Dissolution of Companies: From sole proprietorships to limited liability companies and joint-stock companies, we manage the entire lifecycle of a business entity, ensuring legal compliance and strategic advisement from inception through dissolution.
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures: We handle complex transactions, including the sale and purchase of commercial entities, share transfers, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and the drafting and negotiation of related agreements such as shareholder agreements and partnership ventures.
• Contract Law: Expert drafting, negotiation, and amendment of business contracts in multiple languages, tailored to the needs and obligations of the parties involved, ensuring that all contractual relationships are legally sound and beneficial.
• Employment Law Integration: Preparation and integration of employee personnel files, along with the creation of a monitoring system to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Personal Data Protection: Assisting with the integration of operations with the Personal Data Protection Authority's requirements, including VERBIS registration and inventory creation.
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation: Representing companies in legal disputes and enforcement proceedings, both as plaintiffs and defendants, across a variety of commercial contexts including unfair competition law, tax, and administrative law disputes, and customs litigation.
• International Transactions and Consultancy: Advising on international distributorship agreements, franchising, agency, commission contracts, credit agreements, and the management of overseas debts and investments, ensuring clients are well-positioned in the global marketplace.
• Securities and Capital Markets: Advising on capital increases and decreases, as well as the legalities surrounding stocks and bonds.
• Cross-Border Legal Support: Crafting and reviewing international contracts, with expert legal translation services for non-native contracts, ensuring global transactions are conducted seamlessly and without legal impediment.
• International Arbitration: Representing clients in international arbitration, providing a strategic alternative to conventional litigation for resolving international commercial disputes.

Why Choose Salt Hukuk?

• Global Reach with Local Insight: Our international presence, combined with in-depth local knowledge, enables us to provide legal services that are both globally minded and locally tailored.
• Interdisciplinary Expertise: Our team's broad expertise allows for cross-functional support, ensuring that our clients receive holistic legal advice that addresses the full spectrum of their commercial and corporate law needs.
• Client-Centric Service: We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, founded on trust, mutual respect, and a deep understanding of their business objectives.
• Innovation and Adaptability: The legal landscape is constantly evolving, and so are we. Our firm is committed to staying at the forefront of legal developments, ensuring our clients receive cutting-edge advice and representation.

Global Compliance Programs

• Design and Implementation: Develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs for multinational corporations to navigate the complex web of international regulations and standards, including anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and international trade laws.

International M&A and Joint Ventures

• Cross-Border Expertise: Offer specialized services in managing and executing cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration processes. Guide clients through the intricacies of forming international joint ventures, focusing on structuring agreements that align with multinational legal frameworks and business goals.

Global Market Entry and Expansion Strategies

• Advisory Services: Provide strategic advice on entering new markets and expanding globally, including entity formation, tax optimization, intellectual property strategy, and navigating local legal and business environments. Assist with establishing subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices across the globe.

International Corporate Governance

• Best Practices and Compliance: Advise on international corporate governance models and best practices, ensuring that clients’ governance structures comply with local and international standards. Offer guidance on board structure, duties, and responsibilities, shareholder rights, and stakeholder engagement in a global context.

Cross-Border Financing and Securities

• Financial Transactions: Assist with international financing operations, including syndicated loans, bond issuances, and securities offerings in foreign markets. Provide legal support for compliance with international financial regulations and securities exchanges.

International Tax Planning and Disputes

• Tax Efficiency: Advise on international tax planning to optimize tax efficiency for multinational operations. Represent clients in cross-border tax disputes, offering expertise in double taxation agreements, transfer pricing, and tax treaty applications.

Digital Transformation and E-Commerce

• Online Business Operations: Guide clients through the legal aspects of digital transformation and e-commerce, focusing on international online sales, digital contracts, and compliance with e-commerce regulations across different jurisdictions.

International Intellectual Property Management

• IP Protection Strategies: Develop strategies for the international protection and management of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Advise on cross-border IP licensing, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

Customized Legal Workshops and Training

• Education and Empowerment: Offer workshops and training sessions for corporate clients on international legal topics, including compliance, risk management, and best practices in international business operations. Tailor content to the specific needs and industries of clients to ensure relevance and applicability.