About Us

MYS Legal is established for providing qualified and result oriented legal services to its local and international clients by its lawyers all of whom are experts in their fields of expertise.

As MYS Legal, we provide legal services in every field of law to legal entities, financial institutions and individuals especially related to commercial matters. With the experience of our lawyers, along with the support of the local and global law offices which we are in cooperation with and our solution partners especially related to certain technical matters such as tax, export-import and customs transactions, we provide efficient and continous legal services to our clients on a daily basis.

In addition to the legal consultancy services, MYS Legal provides effiicient legal support in relation to incorporation of local and international legal entities, company mergers and acquisitions as well as establishment of all kinds of joint ventures. Moreover, the firm is also active in debt enforcement and settlement of all kinds of disputes either amicably or by litigation-arbitration; privatization and public tenders, banking and finance, intellectual property, unfair competition and real estate.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions

As MYS Legal, we provide strategic legal consultancy and advocacy services considering the industry-specific conjuncture in relation to company mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs, venture capital investments, leveraged transactions, share transfers and asset transfers. In relation to those services, we lead and assist the project from the beginning to its end and we provide detailed due diligence review in this respect and provide legal assistance for preparation and negotiation of the contracts during each phase of the respective deal. We also offer legal support for providing the approval of Competition Authority and other respective regulatory authorities necessary to be obtained for the respective project and for compliance with the corporate governance principles.

Furthermore, we provide legal services in relation to incorporation of all kinds of legal entities such as limited liability (limited sirket) and joint stock companies (anonim sirket), branches, liaision offices in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code and respective legislation as well as organization and performance of general assembly meetings and board meetings, drafting of all kinds of corporate documentation including but not limited to resolutions, signature circulars, internal directives and performance of all kinds of daily corporate transactions on behalf of our clients.

Construction and Real Estate Law

As MYS Legal, we offer legal services for due diligence review, planning, project development to all kinds of real estate projects from small scaled to large, which contain shopping malls, office spaces, commercial areas, residences, hotels or mix usage of those. We also provide legal assistance for providing construction licenses and proceedings to be carried out during determination of zoning status and our lawyers provide legal services related to all kinds of project finance transactions such as utilization of loan and security transactions as well as preparation of construction in return for flat contracts and revenue sharing contracts and all kinds of construction contracts to be executed for architectural and contractorship services, contracts for establishment of condominium and easement rights, marketing, pre-sale and leasing contracts. We also provide legal assistance for implementation of management plans and annotation with the title deed transactions.

Moreover, our firm represents its clients before courts related to lawsuits filed in relation to establishment, cancellation and registration of title deeds and actions filed for recovery of property, establishment of mortgage, conversion of mortgage to money, as well as resolution of disputes related to usufruct rights and right of access, etc.

Our firm also offers legal representation to its clients related to disputes arisen between the parties in relation to real estate in accordance with the Turkish Code of Obligations.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

MYS Legal offers wide range of legal services to its clients through their litigation and enforcement proceedings. Lawsuits concerning all fields of law are within our scope of expertise.

Our field of expertise in this respects includes especially commercial law, labour law, administrative law, family law, intellectual property law and real estate and construction law.

Labour Law

Our legal services in this respect include management of relationship between the employers and employees, preparation of service contracts, preparation of procedures in relation to employment and termination, assistance related to performance evaluation of employees and human resources management, resolution of the disputes arisen between the employees and employers. Our lawyers provide effective legal services for the resolution of such disputes by filing of reinstatement claim, request of unpaid employment receivables, payment of employee compensations and social security premiums through filing of a lawsuit and complaint.

Banking and Finance

As MYS Legal, we provide legal consultancy services to insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions with respect to wide range of banking and finance matters. We also provide legal opinion and resolution to our clients in relation to financial transactions and compliance matters.

Administrative Law and Tax Law

Our Law Firm provides legal consultancy and advocacy services to its clients in relation to expropriation, tax and customs under the roof of administrative law. In this respect; we represent our clients before courts and administrative authorities in relation to lawsuits related to liability of administrative authorities and claim for damages (full remedy action), lawsuits to be filed for the cancellation of the unlawful administrative action, administrative penalties, objection proceedings and cancellation lawsuits, disputes and lawsuits related to zoning law, disputes related to tender law, lawsuits related to tender and expropriation, administrative contracts, build-operate-transfer contracts, tax liability of real persons and legal entities, direct and indirect tax issues, aspects of the legal actions in terms of tax, consultancy in relation to tax benefits of legal entitites, tax disputes and representation of the clients before respective tax courts.

Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

As MYS Legal, we offer legal services to our clients in relation to follow-up and collection of receivables, restructuring of debts, performance of sale and purchase transactions by way of compulsory enforcement, following up and finalizing the bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings, real estate purchase and sale by way of public tender, etc.

Our Team

Deniz Yükselen

Attorney-at-Law (Founder)

Education Istanbul Kültür University, Faculty of Law, 2012
Izmir Ozel Turk College

Deniz Yükselen has served as a senior attorney at one of Turkey’s leading conglomerates and is renowned for his extensive legal expertise. He provides innovative and solution-oriented legal consultancy in various disciplines, including Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Labor Law, and Administrative Law.

Throughout his career, he has successfully led legal processes involving mergers and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, structuring the legal framework of real estate projects, and resolving disputes arising from labor relations.

Deniz Yükselen is also highly experienced in addressing the legal challenges faced by foreigners in Turkey. He offers comprehensive support in processes such as acquiring Turkish citizenship, obtaining residence and work permits, and navigating the complexities of the Turkish legal system. Furthermore, he specializes in assisting foreigners with real estate investments and commercial activities in Turkey. From facilitating property acquisitions to managing citizenship applications through investment, Deniz Yükselen provides strategic solutions tailored to the needs of international clients. He also advises foreign investors on establishing companies, conducting commercial operations, and seamlessly integrating into Turkey’s legal framework.

In addition to his consultancy expertise, Deniz Yükselen is distinguished in litigation and dispute resolution. He represents clients before all levels of courts and judicial authorities across Turkey, ensuring the protection of their legal rights. By adopting a strategic approach in complex and challenging cases, he helps his clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Foreign Language English

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail denizyukselen@mys-legal.com

Muhammet Karakoç

Lawyer

Muhammed Karakoç, after completing his legal education with honours at Istanbul University Faculty of Law and undertaking an internship in the field, established his law firm to practice as an attorney in Istanbul.

Having successfully completed the Private Law Master’s Program at Istanbul University, he has specialized in Civil Law, particularly in the field of Family Law. In addition, he accomplished his master’s education at Uniwersytet Warszawski in the academic year 2021-2022. Currently, as a member of various non-governmental organizations, Attorney Muhammed Karakoç is actively engaged in legal work. Proficient in English, he specializes in Corporate and Commercial Law, Contract Law, Insurance and Compensation Law, Civil Law, and related legal fields.

Foreign Language English

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail mkarakoc@mys-legal.com

UFUK TAŞBAŞ

Lawyer

Ufuk Taşbaş, who completed his legal education at Istanbul Medipol University, has been practicing law since 2018. Throughout his professional career, he has served as an attorney in leading insurance companies in Türkiye. Specializing in Insurance and Compensation Law, he also provides consultancy services in Real Estate Law, Energy Law, Administrative Law, and Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law, along with related legal fields.

Foreign Language English

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail ufuktasbas@mys-legal.com

GÖKAY BAĞRIYANIK

Lawyer

Gökay Bağrıyanık, having completed his legal education with high honours at Istanbul University Faculty of Law, established his law firm in Istanbul following a distinguished attorney internship.

He successfully completed the Private Law Master’s Program at Istanbul University, specializing in International Law. In the academic year 2019-2020, he concluded his master’s education at Masaryk University. Currently, as a member of various non-governmental organizations, Attorney Gökay Bağrıyanık actively engages in legal work. Proficient in English, he specializes in International Law, Private International Law, International Trade Law, and Foreign Investments.

Foreign Language English

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail gokaybagriyanik@mys-legal.com

Elçin Tosun

Lawyer

Graduated from Beykent University Faculty of Law in 2019 and has been registered with the Istanbul Bar Association since 2020.

Throughout her career, she has worked in leading law firms in Turkey on corporate and commercial law matters, supporting teams in preliminary legal reviews and contract drafting. She assists clients in drafting, negotiating and reviewing corporate documents and various commercial agreements. She advises domestic and international companies operating in different sectors on corporate obligations, company incorporations, general assembly and day-to-day transactions before the board of directors. Attorney Elçin Tosun specializes in Corporate and Commercial Law, Contracts Law, Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law, KVKK and related areas of law.

Foreign Language English

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail elcintosun@mys-legal.com

Nil Yükselen

Lawyer

Education Yaşar University, Faculty of Law, 2017
Izmir Private Saint Joseph French High School

Legal Expertise

After completing her legal education at Yaşar University Faculty of Law and the lawyer internship she did, she is performing her duties as a lawyer in İzmir with the law firm she established.She continues her work in the field of Consumer Law, representing the Izmir Bar Association at the Güzelbahçe District Consumer Arbitration Board. Additionally, she has been conducting mediation activities since 2023.

Lawyer Mediator Nil Yükselen provides consultancy services primarily in Consumer Law, as well as Health Law, Labor Law, Criminal and Enforcement Law, Administrative Law, and Foreigners and Citizenship Law areas. She also represents her clients in all levels of courts and judicial authorities in Turkey in these fields.

Foreign Language English, French

Admitted To Izmir Bar Association

E-mail nilyukselen@mys-legal.com

İrem Kececi

Lawyer

İrem Kececi completed her legal education at Istanbul University Faculty of Law and has been practicing as a lawyer registered with the Istanbul Bar Association since 2021.

She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Law at Istanbul University and is proficient in English. She actively provides services in the fields of Criminal and Enforcement Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law, and Labor Law.

Foreign Language English

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail iremkececi@mys-legal.com

İsmail Ay

Lawyer

Attorney İsmail Ay graduated from Atatürk University Faculty of Law and began his legal career in 2018. During his university years, he actively participated in student clubs as an executive and represented his faculty in national competitions. Notably, he led his faculty to a first-place victory in the Ahmet Cevdet Paşa Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition on Commercial Law, which featured participants from 11 law faculties across Turkey.

Between 2020 and 2021, he fulfilled his military service as a disciplinary officer, gaining significant experience in legal matters related to the Turkish Armed Forces Disciplinary Law and Military Penal Code. He has since applied this expertise to represent clients in cases arising from these areas.

Throughout his professional career, Attorney Ay has managed debt collection processes for large-scale companies and has been involved in drafting and negotiating dealership and franchising agreements. Additionally, he has played an active role in resolving disputes related to urban transformation projects and preliminary sales agreements.

In the 31 March 2024 Local Elections, Attorney İsmail Ay was elected as a Kağıthane Municipality Council Member, where he continues to leverage his legal expertise for the benefit of the community.

Foreign Language English, French

Admitted To Istanbul Bar Association

E-mail ismailay@mys-legal.com

Contact

Address

Sıraselviler Caddesi
No:60/3
Beyoglu İstanbul

PHONE

P. +90 850 242 66 92

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