Coordination in international legal matters
Coordination of legal proceedings abroad
From selecting a lawyer to the conclusion of the case: planning, follow-up and communication on the client’s behalf.
For your lawsuit or legal transaction abroad, we set up the working arrangements with a lawyer authorized in the country concerned, and coordinate the discussions, the document flow and the reporting of developments to you within the scope we take on.
You and your legal need
Your objectives, your documents and your decisions.
Coordination on the client’s behalf
Lawyer selection · Planning
Case follow-up · Updates
The authorized local lawyer
Assessment under local law, legal transactions and representation in court.
Roles, authority and fees are defined separately from the outset.
- Focus of the service
- Lawsuits and legal transactions abroad
- Role of Güneş & Güneş
- Process coordination on the client’s behalf
- Languages of service and communication
- Turkish · English · Russian · German
Working arrangements set up on your behalf
Know what is being done in your case abroad, and by whom.
Finding a lawyer in another country, explaining the case and following its progress takes work of its own. Our coordination service is designed to carry out these stages according to a set plan and with regular communication.
The right working relationship
Lawyer selection and initial discussions
We evaluate options for lawyers or law firms suited to the country and the legal issue concerned. We coordinate the accurate presentation of your case in preliminary discussions and the clarification of service and fee terms.
A defined work plan
Agreement, documents and tasks
We clarify what work will be done, which documents are expected from whom and how information will be provided. We make sure the legal course proposed by the local lawyer is explained to you clearly.
Ongoing case coordination
Following developments and keeping you informed
We track the progress of the agreed work, the information received from the local lawyer and any open issues. We pass on your questions and bring developments that require a decision to you for your instructions.
The service is designed for individuals and companies in Türkiye with legal matters abroad, and is structured by assessing the country, subject matter and needs of the case. Suitable working arrangements can also be set up for matters already being handled by a lawyer.
Coordination in eight stages
From the first question to the closing of the case.
Whether a new lawsuit is to be filed, an ongoing case followed or a non-contentious legal matter handled, the process starts at the stage where it is needed.
We define the case and your expectations
We establish the country, the legal issue, the parties, the current stage and any known deadlines. We assess the documents and your objectives, and determine the scope of the coordination required.
Outcome: A case summary, priorities and an initial document list.
We research a suitable lawyer or firm
For candidates suited to the subject and the country, we gather the information needed to evaluate their professional authorization, practice area, working language, availability and approach to fees. We present the options for your decision.
Outcome: Lawyer options and a comparison of working terms.
We discuss the legal matter on your behalf
Within the scope you authorize, we present the facts, the documents and your expectations to the local lawyer. We ask for explanations of the proposed legal course, the risks, the time limits and the steps required, and pass the answers on to you.
Outcome: The local lawyer’s preliminary assessment and answers to your questions.
We coordinate the agreement and the engagement
The local lawyer’s scope of services, fees and expenses, and our firm’s coordination service, are explained separately. The necessary preparations are made for the client’s approval, the agreement, the power of attorney and communication authorizations.
Outcome: A clear division of roles and written working terms.
We organize the work plan and document preparation
In line with the legal steps indicated by the local lawyer, we plan the order of actions, the documents needed and how updates will be provided. We coordinate translation, certification and document delivery requirements.
Outcome: A work plan, document flow and task schedule.
We track the progress of the case
We request status updates and documents on the agreed work, and monitor the notified time limits, the actions expected and any open issues. In the event of delays or uncertainty, we ask the local lawyer for an explanation.
Outcome: The current status of the case and the items requiring follow-up.
We present developments so that you can decide
We set out the local lawyer’s explanations, the options and the anticipated costs in plain terms. On matters that require a decision, such as a settlement, additional work or new expenses, we take your instructions and pass them on.
Outcome: Client updates and a recorded flow of instructions.
We coordinate the outcome and the next steps
We pass on to you the decision or the outcome of the transaction, the appeal and enforcement options indicated by the local lawyer, important dates and the closing documents. If necessary, we define the scope of a new stage separately.
Outcome: Notification of the result, case documents and next steps.
A clear division of roles and responsibilities
Coordination and local representation. Each with a defined scope.
Our communication with you in Türkiye and the legal work carried out in the country concerned proceed within a framework in which the roles are defined in advance.
What does Güneş & Güneş do?
- Coordinates the selection of a lawyer or law firm.
- Conducts discussions on the client’s behalf within the scope of its authority.
- Helps clarify the scope of services, the agreement and the work plan.
- Follows documents, correspondence and case developments.
- Requests status explanations and reports delays and uncertainties to the client.
- Passes the client’s questions and instructions on to the local lawyer.
What does the local lawyer do?
- Provides the legal assessment under the law of the country concerned.
- Determines the available remedies, the litigation strategy and the legal time limits.
- Handles the lawsuits and legal transactions they take on.
- Represents the client before courts and competent authorities within the scope of their authority.
- Provides information on case developments, risks and costs.
- Bears their own professional responsibility for local representation and transactions.
Our firm’s follow-up covers the progress of the agreed work and the coordination of the flow of information to the client. The local lawyer’s professional independence and responsibility for representation in the country concerned remain intact.
Fees and scope of services
Be clear about what you pay for, and to whom.
The coordination service is charged as work separate from the legal services provided by the local lawyer. The scope and payment arrangements are set out in writing according to the needs of your case.
Our coordination fee,
the local lawyer’s fee and
official costs are explained separately.
Points to clarify at the outset
- Which stages and tasks the coordination covers.
- The separate fee terms of Güneş & Güneş and of the local lawyer.
- Who bears court fees, translation, certification, travel and other expenses.
- How the client’s approval will be obtained for additional work and expenses.
- How often updates are provided, the language of communication and the persons responsible.
- The procedure for completing the service, changing lawyers or moving on to a new stage.
Your questions
Is this model right for your needs?
If, for example, you have a legal matter in Germany, we can assess your need for coordination in finding a suitable lawyer, discussing the matter and following subsequent developments on your behalf.
I already have a lawyer abroad. Can I still use this service?
Yes. We can assess coordinating communication with your current lawyer, the document flow and updates on the case. The work is carried out on the basis of your authorization and an appropriate communication arrangement with the local lawyer.
Does your firm attend hearings abroad?
In this service model, the lawsuit and local representation in the country concerned are handled by a lawyer authorized in that country. The role of Güneş & Güneş is coordination, follow-up and updates on the client’s behalf within the agreed scope.
Do you check the local lawyer’s work?
We request information and documents on the progress of the agreed work, and follow up on expected actions and unanswered points. This does not mean taking over the local lawyer’s legal assessment or professional responsibility.
In which countries can coordination be provided?
The country, the subject matter, the stage of the case and the availability of a suitable authorized lawyer are assessed together. Whether the service can be provided, and its scope, are clarified at the initial review.
Is the coordination fee included in the local lawyer’s fee?
Our firm’s coordination fee is set separately. The local lawyer’s fee, official costs and other expenses are also explained separately; the written terms of work show which payment is made to whom, and for what.
What information is needed to get started?
You can share the country concerned, a brief summary of the matter, details of the parties, existing documents, the case number and the lawyer’s contact details if any, and any known deadlines. Acceptance of the service and the necessary authorizations are settled separately.
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Let us review your legal matter abroad together.
Tell us the country, the subject and the current stage; we will determine the scope of coordination that suits you.
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