EMPLOYMENT / HR

OVERVIEW

Our law firm is known for combining its daily retainer services with heavy employment-related litigation expertise. As employment law is one of the few areas where judicial procedures resolve fairly quicker resulting mostly in favour of the employee and due to courts’ ever-changing attitude towards new developments, it is crucial to be involved in the litigation side in order to provide a better and up-to-date employment law advice to our retainer clients. 

What sets our firm apart also is our aggressive turnaround times and real solution-oriented approach. The dynamic atmosphere of employment law in Turkiye can be burdensome for the inhouse counsel. Especially during the covid-19 pandemic, where the government issued strict rules on employment and dismissal of the employees, we have seen the need for unique legal advice that requires the legal professional to re-learn what they know of employment law. 

OUR CAPABILITIES

Our firm was one of the early adopters of mediation during a dismissal process in Turkiye. We have close relationships with several top mediators and mediation centres. This allows us to carve unique solutions to the problems facing employers.

We advise clients on all employment law related matters including:

• Negotiating tailor-made contracts signed by high-level employees,
• Handling complex and large scale employment restructurings,
• Representation in alternative dispute resolution methods such as labour mediation,
• Representation in collective termination procedures,
• Advice on implementation of employee share option and other incentive programs,
• Advice on workplace safety and health regulations,
• Advice on subcontractor relationships, employee transfer, temporary employment and the activities of payroll companies,
• Guidance to HR regarding fine-tuning of HR practices,
• Dealing with trade unions.

Our firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms in Turkiye since 2016, by Legal500.

WHERE WE ADD VALUE

While taking pride in providing high quality, consistent and reliable legal services; we also benefit from being a boutique law firm by offering our clients:

• Experience in working and creating synergy with in-house lawyers,
• Easing the burden on human resources,
• Vast network of solution providers such as financial advisors, CPAs, tax consultants, custom experts and scholars,
• Vast network of mediators,
• Tailor-made advisory based on client's real business necessities,
• Flexibility in pricing and engagement structures in line with client's budget concerns,
• Availability and hands-on approach of partners,
• Responsiveness,
• Solution-oriented and practical advice,
• Innovative and cutting-edge solutions up to date with industry developments.