The Sectors We Advise
From our offices in Istanbul and London, we advise and represent Turkish and international companies across eight sectors. Each has its own contract practice and regulation, and we follow both closely.
Our Work by Sector
Every sector runs on its own commercial logic and raises its own legal questions. We shape our advice and representation around both. The sectors where we have built our experience are set out below.
Automotive and Automotive Suppliers
Industry and ManufacturingWe advise automotive manufacturers and suppliers on production, supply and distribution, OEM and CKD/SKD/DKD agreements, commercial contracts and disputes.
Iron, Steel and Heavy Industry
Industry and ManufacturingWe advise iron, steel and heavy industry businesses on supply relationships, investments, employment, commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Defence
Industry and ManufacturingWe support defence businesses on manufacturing and supply contracts, project partnerships, international trade, tender procedures and contract disputes.
Shipbuilding and Maritime
Maritime and LogisticsWe advise and act for clients on shipbuilding and ship repair contracts, maritime trade, maritime claims and international arbitration.
Logistics, Transport and International Trade
Maritime and LogisticsWe support logistics and trading businesses on carriage, distribution, supply and service contracts, cross-border transactions, receivables and disputes.
Construction, Infrastructure and Building Materials
Construction and InfrastructureWe advise on construction and supply contracts, subcontractor relationships, project risk and commercial disputes in construction and infrastructure projects.
Finance, Investment and Corporate Transactions
Finance and InvestmentWe advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, investment and financing agreements, and corporate transactions.
Technology and IT
Technology and ITWe advise technology businesses on software, licensing and service contracts, intellectual property, data protection and commercial disputes.
Automotive and Automotive Suppliers
We advise and represent manufacturers, suppliers and distributors in the automotive sector at every stage of their business. That covers production, supply, distribution and international trading relationships, and we approach each one with the sector's commercial realities in mind.
Much of our work involves OEM supply contracts, CKD/SKD/DKD manufacturing and assembly agreements, distribution agreements and the structuring of international partnerships. We help clients manage contractual risk, keep commercial relationships on a sound footing and resolve disputes when they arise.
How We Help in This Sector
- Drafting and negotiating OEM and CKD/SKD/DKD manufacturing and supply contracts
- Distribution, dealership and international commercial cooperation agreements
- Assessing legal risk across production and the supply chain
- Resolving commercial disputes through arbitration and litigation
Iron, Steel and Heavy Industry
We advise producers and industrial companies in iron, steel and heavy industry on their commercial operations and corporate matters. Production, the supply of raw materials and equipment, investment projects and trading relationships all raise legal questions, and we answer them with the way these businesses actually operate in mind.
Our work covers supply and sales contracts, investment and cooperation agreements, employment matters and the management of trade receivables. We work to prevent contract disputes, resolve those that arise and keep our clients' commercial activity on a secure legal footing.
How We Help in This Sector
- Raw material, equipment and product supply contracts
- Industrial investments and commercial cooperation agreements
- Advice on employment law and working relationships
- Recovering trade receivables and resolving contract disputes
Defence
We advise manufacturers, suppliers and contractors in the defence sector on their domestic and international commercial relationships. Defence work is project-driven and carries demanding contractual obligations and commercial risk, and we help clients structure their arrangements accordingly.
We draft and negotiate manufacturing and supply contracts, project partnerships, subcontracting arrangements and international cooperation agreements. We also support clients through tender procedures, the performance of contracts and the resolution of commercial disputes.
How We Help in This Sector
- Defence manufacturing and supply contracts
- Project partnerships, consortium and subcontracting agreements
- Tender procedures and international commercial contracts
- Assessing and resolving contract disputes
Shipbuilding and Maritime
We advise and represent shipyards, shipowners, marina operators and shipping companies in Turkish and international matters. Shipbuilding, repair, delivery, marina operations and maritime trade each create their own legal relationships, and we handle them with a working understanding of the technical and commercial side of the industry.
We draft and negotiate shipbuilding and ship repair contracts and act on delivery delays, termination and international arbitration. We also prepare marina regulations, berthing agreements and marina service contracts, and represent marina operators in recovering receivables, enforcement proceedings and commercial disputes.
How We Help in This Sector
- Drafting and negotiating shipbuilding, repair and delivery contracts
- Marina regulations, berthing agreements and marina service contracts
- Recovering marina receivables: formal notices, enforcement proceedings and litigation
- Arbitration and representation in maritime trade, shipbuilding and marina disputes
Logistics, Transport and International Trade
We advise and represent carriers, logistics providers, importers and exporters. Our work covers domestic and international carriage, supply chain relationships and the legal issues that come with cross-border trade.
We act on road, sea and multimodal carriage contracts, distribution and service agreements, international sales and the recovery of trade receivables. We also handle carrier liability, cargo damage, late delivery and contract disputes.
How We Help in This Sector
- Domestic and international carriage, distribution and logistics service contracts
- Disputes arising under CMR, bills of lading and other transport documents
- Cargo damage, carrier liability and recovery of trade receivables
- International trade contracts and cross-border commercial disputes
Construction, Infrastructure and Building Materials
We advise contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers in construction, infrastructure and building materials. Building projects, materials supply and commercial partnerships all depend on contracts, and we review them against the technical and commercial demands of each project.
We draft construction and supply contracts, set up subcontractor arrangements, help manage legal risk as projects progress and resolve commercial disputes. We also advise and represent clients on contract performance, payment obligations and project delays.
How We Help in This Sector
- Construction, materials supply and subcontracting agreements
- Project partnerships and commercial cooperation agreements
- Disputes over delay, payment and contract performance
- Recovery of trade receivables, litigation and arbitration
Sector Experience, Strategic Legal Advice
We take account of the commercial dynamics, technical requirements and legal risks of each sector we work in, so our advice is strategic, practical and fits what the client actually needs.
Finance, Investment and Corporate Transactions
We advise Turkish and international companies, investors and businesses on investment, financing and corporate transactions. When a company grows, restructures or enters an international partnership, we look at the legal issues in light of its commercial goals.
We draft and negotiate agreements for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, share transfers, investment and financing. We also carry out due diligence, assess contractual risk and guide clients through to completion.
How We Help in This Sector
- Mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence
- Joint venture, share transfer and shareholders' agreements
- Drafting and negotiating investment, loan and financing agreements
- Corporate restructuring and legal coordination of corporate transactions
Technology and IT
We advise software developers, technology providers and digital service companies. Software, licensing, technology supply and digital services all give rise to commercial relationships, and we assess them against the sector's changing needs and contractual risks.
We draft and negotiate software development, licence, service and technology supply contracts, protect intellectual property and advise on data protection. We also help prevent and resolve contract disputes arising from technology projects, and represent clients when they do.
How We Help in This Sector
- Software development, licence and technology supply contracts
- Drafting and reviewing SaaS and digital service agreements
- Intellectual property and data protection
- Commercial disputes arising from technology and service contracts
Our Sector Experience
and Approach
We build our advice around how each sector really works, commercially and legally. The result is strategy our clients can put into practice, shaped by what we have learnt in their industry.
About Us →Sector Knowledge
We keep close track of how the sectors we work in operate, how their commercial relationships are structured and what the law requires of them.
Commercial Perspective
We look at every legal issue in light of our clients' commercial goals and operational needs.
International Experience
We advise on commercial relationships connected to Turkey and the United Kingdom, and on cross-border legal matters.
Legal Advice, Wherever You Are
We advise clients in Turkey and abroad through online meetings. Get in touch to tell us what you need and arrange a time to talk.