Turkish Desk: Your Bridge for German-Turkish Business
activelaw and the renowned law firm Köksal Avukatlık Ortaklığı (KAO) support companies, investors, and private clients in all matters of international business law and German-Turkish investments.
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Two Law Firms – One Shared Goal: Your Success in Both Markets.
The close cooperation between activelaw (AL) and Köksal Avukatlık Ortaklığı (KAO) stands for efficient cross-border legal advice at the highest level. Companies and investors benefit from integrated support that combines the legal, economic, and cultural specifics of both countries.
Strategic Legal Advice
We combine legal expertise and international experience to create real added value for clients who want to operate securely in Germany and Turkey.
Central Point of Contact
Under the leadership of Alptekin Kirci, the Turkey Desk serves as the central interface for all Turkey-related matters – competent, reliable, and strategically focused.
Your Benefits at a Glance
Comprehensive support across the full spectrum of business and corporate law.
Legally compliant guidance on skilled immigration and international employment contracts.
Implementation of ESG compliance and sustainability requirements (LkSG, CSDDD).
Shared Expertise for Bilateral Trade Relations.
As a premium member of the TD-IHK, we actively promote German-Turkish investments and organize expert events on topics such as business law and ESG compliance.
Your Experts at the Turkey Desk
Our team combines decades of experience in German-Turkish legal advisory services and delivers tailored solutions for complex legal matters.
Alptekin Kirci
Heads the Turkey Desk at activelaw and combines legal expertise with outstanding networks for German-Turkish business relations.
Av. Prof. Dr. iur. Mehmet Köksal
Chairman of the Arbitration Court of the TD-IHK and expert in foreign direct investment and ESG compliance with a strong academic background.
Av. Kübra Köksal Yılmaz
Specialized in skilled immigration and data protection. She supports companies with empathy in cross-border employment relationships.
Sven Ata Can Köksal
Works at the intersection of law and technology. He develops digital solutions for regulatory requirements and sustainable value chains.
Wie wir gemeinsam Ihre Ziele erreichen
Through the synergy of both law firms, we operate as one unified team. Matters related to Turkey are handled by KAO in Istanbul, while activelaw provides legal advice in Germany.
Direct on-site legal advice in Germany through activelaw. Clients can also meet with KAO colleagues in our offices at any time.
Comprehensive operational handling of Turkish legal matters directly on site by the specialized partners of Köksal Avukatlık Ortaklığı.
Cross-border, efficient, and exclusive legal representation through two legal cultures committed to the highest legal quality and clear structures.