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Law of Obligations

From drafting your contracts to collecting your receivables, we protect your rights at every stage of an obligation.

Last legal review: 11 October 2026

Overview

Law of Obligations

The law of obligations governs relationships arising from contracts, torts and unjust enrichment, and touches almost every area of daily life. A lease, a sales or service contract, an unpaid invoice or a loss suffered — all fall within this field.

Drafting contracts carefully before any dispute arises prevents many later problems. Once a dispute emerges, procedural rules such as limitation periods, the burden of proof and mandatory mediation become decisive. That is why we first clarify the legal position and the deadlines in every case, and then decide on the most suitable course together with you.

Scope of Services

  • Contract drafting and review

    Drafting and risk analysis of sales, service, work, lease and cooperation agreements.

  • Debt claims and collection

    Pursuing unpaid receivables through formal notice, mediation, litigation and enforcement.

  • Breach of contract and damages

    Claims for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages arising from defective or late performance.

  • Lease law

    Eviction, determination and adjustment of rent, deposit and rent arrears disputes.

  • Torts and unjust enrichment

    Claims for losses caused by wrongful conduct and for restitution of unjust gains.

  • Mediation proceedings

    Representation in mandatory and voluntary mediation and drafting of settlement agreements.

How the Process Works

  1. 01

    Review of documents and facts

    Contracts, correspondence and payment records are reviewed; limitation periods are identified.

  2. 02

    Formal notice and settlement

    A formal notice is served on the other party and settlement options are explored where appropriate.

  3. 03

    Mediation

    Where required by law, mediation is conducted before filing a lawsuit.

  4. 04

    Litigation and enforcement

    If no agreement is reached, a lawsuit is filed and the judgment is enforced.

Helpful Documents to Prepare

Use this list to prepare for our first meeting. We can meet even if you do not have every document yet.

Relevant Legislation

  • Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098
  • Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100
  • Law on Mediation in Civil Disputes No. 6325

Frequently Asked Questions

When does my claim become time-barred?
Under the Turkish Code of Obligations, the general limitation period is ten years. However, a five-year period applies to many claims, such as rent, interest and certain service-related receivables, and different periods apply to tort claims. Because the period depends on the type of claim and its due date, your specific situation needs to be reviewed.
Can I file a lawsuit directly in a lease dispute?
In many lease disputes, applying to a mediator is a mandatory precondition before filing a lawsuit. If mediation does not lead to an agreement, you may proceed to court. Since which claims are subject to this rule depends on the nature of the dispute, an assessment before applying is recommended.
Is an oral agreement valid?
Unless the law requires a specific form, contracts can also be concluded orally. Some contracts, such as the sale of real estate, require an official form. The main difficulty with oral agreements is proof; witnesses, correspondence and payment records become important.

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