Istanbul · Izmir

A law firm that delivers workable solutions.

Soms Legal is a law firm founded by lawyers who have worked together for many years around shared goals and values. We give our clients solutions that work in practice, not only in theory.

4Partners
18Practice areas
2Offices
2016IFLR1000 Recognised Firm
About us

Shared goals, shared values.

We work as a closely-knit team and aim to share in our clients' success. When an answer cannot be found, we ask the question differently and look for alternative routes.

Our strength comes from cooperation between the partners, legal experience and an understanding of commercial practice. Our long-standing relationships with domestic and foreign clients rest on a transparent, results-oriented approach.

IFLR1000Financial and Corporate
Recognised Firm
Practice areas

From corporate law to sports and media, across eighteen areas.

01

Corporate and Commercial Law

Company formation, corporate structuring, shareholder relations, family constitutions and commercial contracts.

02

Mergers and Acquisitions

Support at every stage of the transaction, from due diligence to share transfer and shareholders' agreements.

03

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Representation before national and international forums; arbitration experience in sports, tender and concession disputes.

04

Banking and Finance

Restructuring, project finance, loan agreements and proceedings before the BRSA and the SDIF.

05

Real Estate and Construction Law

Property transactions, shopping centre and residence projects, architectural and construction contracts.

06

Intellectual Property Law

Registration, protection and enforcement of copyright, trademark, patent and design rights.

07

Media Law

Broadcasting, format, copyright and sponsorship agreements for advertising and production companies.

08

Competition Law

Merger notifications, exemption applications and representation before the Competition Authority.

09

Employment Law

Employer-employee relations, collective agreements, inspections, disputes and in-house training.

10

Sports Law

Representation of clubs and athletes before CAS, FIFA, UEFA and the TFF; transfer and sponsorship agreements.

11

Tourism and Hotel Management

Franchise and management agreements of international hotel chains in Turkey.

12

IT, Technology and Telecommunications

Software and licence agreements, protection of IT assets and personal data protection.

13

Capital Markets Law

Regulatory compliance, public offerings, mandatory tender offers; representation of investment firms in forex disputes.

14

Maritime Law

Bills of lading, carriage, insurance, shipbuilding and registration; yacht flagging and crew matters.

15

Tax Law

Domestic and international tax structuring, in cooperation with financial and tax advisers.

16

Administrative Law

Advice on administrative acts and litigation in administrative disputes.

17

Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

Debt collection, security enforcement, liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings.

18

Investment in the USA

Investor visa, project finance and real estate investment advice with partner firms in the United States.

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Contact

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info@somslegal.com

Istanbul

İstinye Mah. Sulh Sok. No:10
Block 5, Suite 5, Sarıyer 34460

T +90 212 251 92 18

Izmir

Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No:174/A, Bulvar Apt.
Floor 2, Suite 3, Alsancak 35220

T +90 232 290 06 06