SINCE 1999
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We assess your legal matter in light of the facts, the evidence and the legal options, and determine the way forward according to the circumstances of your case. We follow each matter entrusted to us with care, from the initial review through to the steps needed to give effect to the decision.
Based in Antalya, Güneş & Güneş Law Firm provides legal representation and advice to individual and corporate clients throughout Türkiye.
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Our Firm · Our Working Approach
A Thorough Grasp of Your Case, Clear Communication
Güneş & Güneş Law Firm was founded in 1999 by lawyer Umut Güneş. Based in Antalya, our firm provides legal representation and advice to individual and corporate clients throughout Türkiye.
We approach every case with structured follow-up and clear communication. We explain developments, legal options and the next steps to our clients in accessible terms.
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Family, Inheritance and the Law of Persons
Companies, Commerce and Contracts
Real Estate, Construction and Planning
Criminal Law and Human Rights
Administrative, Tax and Public Law
International Law and Foreign Nationals
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Tourism and Hospitality
Tourism businesses, contracts and licensing procedures
Real Estate and Construction
Project, property and construction disputes
Shipping and Maritime Trade
Maritime transport and commercial transactions
Technology and Software
Digital services, data and contracts
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Recent Legal Publications
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Work Permits and Foreign Employee Law
Work Permit for a Foreign Caregiver: Employer, Documents and Change of Employer
Work permit for a foreign caregiver in child, elderly and patient care: employer capacity, documents, income, SGK, the first six months and change of employer.Read the publicationWork Permits and Foreign Employee Law
Work Permit for Foreign Company Partners: Partnership, Management and Application Conditions
A foreign partner's managerial or management role, capital and share requirements, the five Turkish employee criterion, exemption and the application file.Read the publicationWork Permits and Foreign Employee Law
Refusal of a Work Permit Application: Grounds, the Objection File and the Annulment Action
The grounds of a work permit refusal, notification, the 30-day objection to the Ministry, the evidence file, a new application and the annulment action.Read the publication
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Firm Developments
Mümin Sekman Gives “Başarı Düşünürü” with a Dedication of Friendship to His Classmate, Attorney Umut Güneş
Success expert and author Mümin Sekman has presented his 25th book, “Başarı Düşünürü” (The Success Thinker), with a personal dedication to his classmate and friend from Ankara University Faculty of Law, Attorney Umut Güneş, founder of the Güneş & Güneş Law Firm.Firm Developments
A Cherished Memory with Our Great Master of Law, Yekta Güngör Özden
Special moments from 29 April 2026, the day we met Yekta Güngör Özden, former President of the Constitutional Court and distinguished jurist, and our son Asil met him for the first time.
Legal Updates
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Legislative change
New Rules on Instalment Sales: The 12-Month Limit and the Periods in Force
The regulation dated October 15, 2026 gave the Ministry of Trade the power to set instalment periods. The general 12-month practice and product-based limits continue.Legislative change
Compliance Period for Minimum Capital of Joint-Stock and Limited Liability Companies Extended to December 31, 2027
With the Communiqué dated October 17, 2026, the period for joint-stock and limited liability companies to comply with the new minimum capital amounts was extended to December 31, 2027.
Contact · Antalya
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