DB & Partners · Attorneys at Law
Counsel you can
rely on in business
and in every dispute.
DB & Partners advises and represents companies, investors, founders and individuals in corporate and commercial matters, disputes, real estate, criminal law, intellectual property, technology, finance, music and entertainment and many other areas of law.
The firm
Legal insight with a business instinct.
DB & Partners is a full-service law firm with extensive experience in both private and public law. Our lawyers approach every matter with a combined legal and commercial perspective and stay close to the sectors in which our clients operate.
Our aim is to deliver clear, applicable and pragmatic solutions built around the specific needs, legal questions or disputes of each client, and to remain a reliable adviser on both legal and strategic matters over the long term.
About the firm01Litigation
Litigation and dispute resolution
From commercial and contractual disputes to arbitration and the enforcement of judgments and awards, the firm represents clients before courts, arbitral tribunals and authorities, building every case on its evidence, its timing and the result the client needs.
- Commercial and contractual litigation
- Domestic and international arbitration
- Interim injunctions and attachments
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards
- Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
- Settlement negotiations and mediation
Featured practicePractice areas
Counsel for every legal need.
From companies and investors to families and individuals, the firm advises and represents clients across a broad range of practice areas, from the first question to the final resolution.
Principles
Clear advice, practical solutions.
Legal insight
Every matter is analysed in depth, with attention to the legislation, the case law and how the rules are applied in practice.
Business instinct
Advice is weighed against the commercial picture, the relationship and the cost of a dispute, so that legal answers serve business goals.
Tailored approach
The sector, structure and objectives of each client shape the solution. No two matters are handled from the same template.
Direct access
Clients work directly with the lawyers handling their matter, in person, by email, telephone, WhatsApp or video call.
Latest articles
Insights on law and business.
What the EU AI Act Means for Turkish Companies
The EU AI Act now applies generally and its extraterritorial reach extends to many Turkish companies serving the EU market. Here is what to prepare.
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Crypto Asset Regulation in the GCC Countries Compared with Türkiye
GCC states regulate crypto assets through fragmented, multi-layered regimes, while Türkiye moves toward a single licensing and supervision model.
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Finalization Certificates and the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Turkish Courts
Turkish courts increasingly ask for a finalization certificate to enforce foreign arbitral awards, although the New York Convention and the IPPL do not.
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The New Adequacy Decision on EU-US Personal Data Transfers
The EU-US Data Privacy Framework gives transfers to the US a full legal basis and may also guide the Turkish authority on transfers abroad.
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Where Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Stand Under Turkish Law
DAOs resemble ordinary partnerships and public companies in some ways, yet without explicit regulation they fit neither category under Turkish law.
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Data Privacy Issues Raised by Blockchain Technology
Blockchain raises hard data privacy questions on anonymity, applicable law, identifying data controllers and erasing data from an immutable ledger.
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Practical Uses of Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts
Beyond crypto assets, blockchain and smart contracts can serve as registries, voting systems and escrow agents, though they bring risks of their own.
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Foreign Parties, Contracts and the Language Requirement
Must foreign parties sign contracts with Turkish parties in Turkish? The 1926 law and inconsistent case law have left the answer unsettled.
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Choosing the Right FIDIC Contract
A guide to the Red, Yellow, Silver, Green and Gold Books and the criteria parties should weigh when selecting a FIDIC contract for a project.
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Integration Following a Merger or Acquisition
Closing is only the first step. A well-planned post-completion integration is what lets an M&A transaction deliver the value investors expect.
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Representations and Warranties Insurance in M&A Transactions
Representations and warranties insurance offers an alternative to escrow in M&A deals, but Turkish insurers cannot yet issue it as a licensed branch.
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Ethical Risks in M&A Transactions
Because of the FCPA's broad extraterritorial reach, buyers in M&A deals outside the US should include FCPA compliance in their due diligence.
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From the first meeting to the result.
- 01
First contact
Send a short description of your matter together with the agreement, the notice or any other document at issue.
- 02
Assessment
We review the documents and the facts and summarise the legal position, the risks and the available options in writing.
- 03
Strategy and action
We agree on the strategy and carry it out, from drafting and negotiation to proceedings before courts and authorities.
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Follow-through
We remain at your side after signature or judgment, for implementation, enforcement and every later question.
Contact
Let us discuss your matter.
Send your consultation request. Depending on the subject, a meeting is arranged at our office or online.
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