CORPORATE
At Çukur & Partners, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive suite of corporate law services that encompass every aspect of the corporate lifecycle. Our expertise extends beyond the foundational aspects of corporate governance and boardroom advisory, delving into the intricate details of corporate secretarial services, trade registry transactions, and the meticulous management of general assembly and board of directors’ procedures. We provide unparalleled support in the establishment and maintenance of corporate entities, including mergers, spin-offs, and the conversion of company types, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Our services also cover the complexities of registered capital management, dividend distribution, and profit allocation, providing our clients with strategic guidance on financial matters that are critical to their corporate success. Furthermore, our firm is adept at navigating the intricate processes of corporate restructuring, including liquidation and dissolution.
We assist clients in orchestrating these transitions with precision, ensuring that all legal obligations are met and that the process is handled with the utmost care and attention to detail. Our holistic approach to corporate law not only addresses the immediate legal needs of our clients but also anticipates future challenges, providing a robust framework for sustainable growth and long-term success.
Incorporation of Companies, Branches, and Representative Offices
Establishing a business presence demands careful strategizing and specialized legal insight. Our firm provides comprehensive support in incorporating companies, branches, and representative offices, ensuring a smooth and compliant process with all legal formalities meticulously addressed. We also take into account sector-specific considerations, the future business plans of shareholders, and efficient tax modelling to optimize the corporate structure and align with long-term strategic objectives. We facilitate the entire process, from initial setup to ongoing corporate administration, allowing our clients to focus on their core business activities.
Corporate Governance & Boardroom Advisory
At Çukur & Partners, we recognize that effective corporate governance is the cornerstone of any thriving enterprise, seamlessly intertwining with boardroom advisory to form a cohesive strategy for corporate leadership. Our expertise lies in crafting and implementing robust governance frameworks that foster transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth. We guide boards of directors, committees, and stakeholders through the intricacies of regulatory compliance and governance structures, ensuring that all governance documents are meticulously drafted and aligned with both local and international standards.
In addition to governance structures, our boardroom advisory services offer invaluable strategic counsel to directors and senior executives, addressing a broad spectrum of critical issues such as governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. We assist in navigating the complexities of boardroom decision-making, helping leadership teams tackle intricate challenges and optimize their decision-making processes. Our holistic approach ensures that board actions are consistently aligned with the company’s long-term objectives and the interests of all stakeholders, providing a comprehensive support system for effective corporate governance and leadership.
Corporate Secretarial Services and Internal Transactions
At Çukur & Partners, our Corporate Secretarial Services and Corporate Internal Transactions practice provides unparalleled expertise in managing the intricate administrative and legal aspects of corporate operations. We offer comprehensive corporate secretarial services, meticulously handling trade registry transactions, and facilitating seamless general assembly and board of directors’ procedures. Our team is adept at navigating the complexities of corporate mergers, spin-offs, liquidations, and conversions of company types, ensuring compliance and smooth execution.
We provide strategic guidance on matters of registered capital adjustments, dividends, and profit distributions, as well as the drafting and implementation of corporate directives. Our services extend to managing the full lifecycle of a corporation, including the sensitive processes of liquidation and dissolution.
Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
In the dynamic landscape of global business, strategic partnerships like joint ventures and alliances are crucial catalysts for growth and innovation. At Çukur & Partners, we offer comprehensive legal support for the formation and management of these complex collaborations in Turkey or internationally. Our services encompass everything from structuring agreements and negotiating terms to ensuring rigorous compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We bring a deep understanding of sector-specific challenges, enabling us to craft bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of each partnership. Whether navigating cross-border transactions or aligning diverse corporate cultures, our expertise ensures that joint ventures and strategic alliances are structured for success. We are committed to facilitating smooth, mutually beneficial collaborations that advance our clients’ business objectives and drive market expansion.
Shareholder Rights & Relations
Protecting and managing shareholder rights is essential for maintaining corporate stability and investor confidence. Our team offers expert advice on drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, addressing rights issues, and resolving disputes. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the interests of all stakeholders are balanced and protected, fostering positive and productive shareholder relations.
Corporate and Shareholder Disputes
Corporate disputes can pose significant challenges and risks to business operations. Our firm offers advanced legal representation in resolving corporate and shareholder disputes, whether through litigation, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution. Our priority is to secure optimal resolutions with minimal disruption to our clients’ operations, all while protecting their interests and upholding their reputation. In addition to our expertise in local dispute resolution procedures in Turkey, we excel in managing cross-border disputes and international arbitration, adeptly navigating the complexities of diverse dispute resolution processes.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- JOINT VENTURES AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
- INCORPORATION OF COMPANIES, BRANCHES AND REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES
- CORPORATE SECRETERIAL
- BOARD ROOM ADVISORY
- SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS & RELATIONS
- GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRANSACTIONS
- CORPORATE MERGERS, SPIN-OFFS, LIQUIDATIONS, CONVERSIONS OF THE TYPE OF COMPANIES
- REGISTERED CAPITAL, DIVIDENT DISTRIBUTION AND PROFIT ALLOCATION
- LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION
- TRADE REGISTRY TRANSACTIONS
- ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND CORPORATE DIRECTIVES
- REORGANIZATION / RESTRUCTURING
- INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE STRUCTURES
- CSR & SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE
- CORPORATE TAX
- CORPORATE AND SHAREHOLDER DISPUTES