Welcome to Karababa Law
The head office is located in Istanbul, the commercial and financial center of Turkey, where all major companies and businesses operate.
The Office was founded by Dr. Serdar KARABABA (Ph.D), who was admitted to the Istanbul Bar Association in Turkey and registered to the SRA as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Dr. KARABABA has been consulting leading international companies for many years. The other colleagues listed in the “Team” decided to merge their long-term legal and professional experience, gained in different fields, with the Office. Shortly thereafter, many qualified lawyers, academics, and of-counsels joined our team.
The Office encourages the use of specialist advice to ensure the highest professional and cost-effective legal services. Furthermore, it offers creative solutions and alternative methods for resolving disputes. The Office has the capacity and resources to handle a wide range of contentious and non-contentious legal matters and to respond quickly to claims requiring urgent legal assistance, even on an international scale. Our services range from legal consultancy to international litigation and arbitration.
The Office has a growing reputation in international commercial, corporate, business and investment law. It is also developing a strong practice in legal consultancy, management and investment advisory services. We have experience in specific areas such as data protection, privacy, compliance, fintech, private equity, joint ventures, start-ups, venture capital, M&A transactions and demergers in both emerging and developed markets.
The Office also provides and conducts specialized seminars and legal trainings for corporate clients, SMEs, individuals, sole traders, start-ups and institutions, tailored to their specific needs. These professional trainings and seminars particularly address current legal issues and developing areas of law (e.g., Data Protection, GDPR, Privacy, IT Law, AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity and Cross-border Takeovers), helping clients stay informed and prepared for regulatory changes.
We have been advising foreign clients particularly on establishment of new companies, start-ups, affiliated offices, foreign branches and their corporate law matters in Turkey. We also assist with business planning, company restructuring, foreign direct investment, incentive programs, foreign branch/liaison office establishment, and provide legal advice across various areas of law to companies and individuals seeking to invest and operate in Turkey, UK, and in some EU countries.
The Office operates internationally in leading jurisdictions such as the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Greece and Turkey, combining its professional experience with affiliated bodies and highly qualified business partners. We offer bespoke services to individual clients, families, companies, and entrepreneurs.
The Office is a recommended law firm by various embassies, consulates, and governmental bodies, such as the Greek Embassy in Ankara, the Consulate General of Greece in Istanbul.
CONCEPT
Our mission is to provide bespoke, professional, reliable, high-quality, convenient, and comprehensive legal advisory services along with feasible solutions.
The method employed by the Office is straightforward: “A close working relationship with clients, combined with in-depth legal knowledge, local expertise, and a highly responsive service, all grounded in professional ethics and high standards.” Our response to matters requiring immediate assistance is always prompt.
Our services are delivered through teamwork, with the support of technical experts and professional consultants whenever needed. As a team —comprising qualified lawyers, academics, of-counsels, and investment consultants— we are committed to delivering efficient and results-driven legal services across various fields.
The Office places great emphasis on due diligence, transparency, simplicity and efficiency.
ETHICAL VALUES & PRIVACY
The Office renders its services with a strong commitment to ethical values and client confidentiality. According to our policy, it is strictly forbidden to share any client’s confidential information with third parties without formal instructions and written approval.
The Office places a high value on business ethics and bases its services on a comprehensive understanding of professional responsibility, such as not accepting or working with new clients who have a conflict of interest with previous or existing clients.
The Office enhances its legal services through a strong commitment to privacy, ensuring full compliance with relevant data protection regulations, KVKK and the GDPR.
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