Esentepe Mahallesi
Yazarlar Sokak No:13 Şişli
İstanbul / Türkiye
T: +90. 212 219 16 30
F: +90. 212 219 16 32
info@bbolegal.com
BBO Legal offers its clients a wide range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, financial technology law, capital markets law, e-commerce and IT law, labor law, real estate law and litigation and it regularly provides consultancy on the above-mentioned issues to its local and/or foreign clients who are already in Turkey or planning to start commercial activities, here.
BBO Legal provides legal services relating to company establishment as well as convene of the general assemblies of the companies, amendment of articles of association of companies, share transfers, company management agreements between shareholders, cancellation of general assembly decisions, preparation of preliminary reviews and legal infrastructures, obtaining necessary administrative permissions, based on negotiable instruments law. BBO Legal has both Turkish and English language skills in providing legal assistance for receivables and cancellation cases arising from bills of exchange such as cheques, promissory notes and policies, and carrying out their follow-ups, resolving stock exchange and capital market disputes, arranging current account, rent, purchase-sale, loan and dealership agreements, and carrying out lawsuits and enforcement proceedings arising from these agreements.
BBO Legal provides service to its clients, at each stage of an operation of fusion and acquisition including the preparation of the legal infrastructures and the preliminary observations, obtaining the necessary permits, the permits concerning the foreign investments if necessary, in order to carry out the negotiations at the time of the operation and the preparation of the letters of intent, of the contracts of transfer of shares, the contracts of guarantee and the shareholders agreements. Moreover, BBO Legal also provides legal consultancy regarding the administration and/or the purchase of the companies in financial difficulties or managed by an administrator; joint-venture, provisional joint-venture or fusion; financial rights for the senior directors; constitution of the joint-stock companies and limited liability companies, opening of the head offices, constitution of the branch, liaison or representative offices and to hold the corporate records of the company.
BBO Legal provides services in particular in the preparation of the distribution agreements as regards to the national and European Union law, of exclusive or optional distribution agreements, franchise agreements; contracts concerning the sales manager, the brokers and sales representative; contracts governing the relations with suppliers and distributors, framework agreements, contracts of purchase and sale and supply contracts; consultancy contracts, contract for services, contracts of national and international carriage, contract of production.
BBO Legal provides consultancy to various financial technology companies regarding carrying out the licensing processes, preparing application files, monitoring the application process, auditing the compliance of these companies with the necessary legal conditions, and preparing the service contracts they conclude with third parties. The leading financial technology companies that BBO Legal consults are payment and electronic money institutions, whose activities are subject to CBRT permission as a result of the legal regulations made in Turkey. Att. Gökhan Uğur Bağcı, one of the senior partners of BBO Legal, also serves as the legal advisor of the Turkish Payment and Electronic Money Institutions Association.
BBO Legal’s deep understanding and proficiency in capital markets law, supported by a legal team with over 15 years of experience actively working in and with the Capital Markets Board of Turkey, enables it to provide solutions for challenging legal requirements in the banking and capital markets sectors to our domestic and international clients at every level of their operations. For portfolio management companies, asset management companies, and intermediary institutions, we deliver services related to capital market transactions, establishment, and general compliance. Our expertise helps these entities operate effectively within the regulatory framework and achieve their business objectives. In addition to our core legal services, our seasoned lawyers conduct regular training sessions for sectoral associations, institutions, and companies. These sessions are designed to equip employees with essential knowledge in their respective fields, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. Public Offering Services We provide expert guidance throughout the entire public offering process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maximizing opportunities for success. Our services encompass crucial stages such as articles of association amendments to meet pre-public offering requirements, the meticulous preparation of prospectuses and independent legal opinions. Additionally, we offer consultancy on the obligations companies face under capital markets legislation when going public, and provide post-IPO consultancy to structure effective management frameworks and ensure ongoing legal compliance. Whether navigating initial public offerings, debt issuances, or structured finance transactions, our specialized legal support facilitates seamless and efficient transactions.
At BBO Legal, we understand that venture capital is a critical component in the growth and success of innovative startups and high-growth companies. Our dedicated team of venture capital attorneys brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to provide legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of both investors and entrepreneurs with a proven track record of successfully closing numerous venture capital deals.
We possess deep industry insight across various sectors, including technology, fintech, green financing, renewable energy, biotechnology, e-commerce, and more. Our strong network of relationships with leading venture capital firms, angel investors, and industry experts enhances our ability to serve your needs. Also, our expertise in guiding investors and entrepreneurs through transactions with private equity or venture capital funds is rooted in our deep understanding of fund dynamics due to our capital market experience.
For Investors
Investing in promising startups is both rewarding and complex. Our legal team supports venture capital firms, angel investors, and other investment entities by providing counsel throughout each stage. We conduct rigorous due diligence to ensure informed decision-making, advise on optimal deal structures and investment agreements to protect your interests, and ensure adherence to all relevant securities laws and regulations. We keep abreast of emerging industry trends, advising on alternative financing structures and assisting with issues that may arise during due diligence, such as data protection regulations, trademark and patent issues, employment matters, and litigation. Additionally, we offer ongoing legal support for portfolio companies, managing everything from follow-on investments to exits and corporate governance considerations.
For Entrepreneurs
Securing venture capital can significantly propel your business growth. Our services for startups and high-growth companies include developing tailored funding strategies and negotiating with potential investors. We provide expert guidance on legal documentation, including drafting and reviewing term sheets, subscription agreements, and other investment-related documents. Our team advises on corporate structuring, entity formation and capitalization tables.
Venture Capital Fund Formation and Consulting
Our team's expertise in venture capital fund formation in Türkiye is supported by over 15 years of experience with Capital Market Board regulations and approvals, including involvement in numerous fund establishments. We specialize in guiding managers and portfolio management companies through every phase of the fund formation process. We, also, offer valuable insights into current terms, structures, and industry practices essential for navigating the complexities of fund establishment, leveraging our team's direct involvement in Turkey's first green venture capital investment fund. Additionally, we have played a pivotal role in consulting on the operation, and liquidation of various venture capital investment funds.
BBO Legal is highly experienced on providing services related to the sale and service procurement models that are realized over the internet. The services provided by our office particularly for the e-commerce law sector are as follows:
BBO Legal provides legal consultancy to its clients on compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, and in this context, provides support in carrying out compliance projects in order to ensure the compliance of existing processes with data protection legislation, preparation of requested documents, management of data breach processes and communication with the Personal Data Protection Authority.
In addition, our office provides services to its clients for trademark violations made via the internet, 'cyber crimes' (using the information in the system without permission, transferring it, changing the system and elements for benefit, fraud committed through informatics, forgery crimes), Consultancy and legal services are provided on e-commerce, execution of telecommunications business, user agreements, obtaining telecommunication licenses and general permissions, and service agreements.
BBO Legal provides full service to its clients to protect their intellectual and industrial property rights. Besides providing litigation services for intellectual property disputes, BBO Legal assists its clients in registration processes before the Turkish Patent Institute for rightful protection of their trademarks, patents and industrial designs. BBO Legal also provides advice in connection with copyright related issues, protection of trade secrets, data protection legislation and drafts and advises on agreements related with cinema, television and musical arts license agreements, technology transfer and know-how transfer agreements.
BBO Legal offers consultancy services on a wide range of employment law matters. These include preparation of employment contracts, proper implementation of workplace regulations and procedures regarding workplace relocation. BBO Legal assists its clients in resolving personnel-related disputes such as termination of employment contracts, severance and compensation payments and overtime payments, and also provides consultancy on collective labor law, labor law regulations and labor legislation.
With its enriched experiment, BBO Legal elaborates the necessary legal structures as regards to the purchase of real estates, prepares all types of leasing agreement and advises at the stage of the preparation and the application of the projects relating to the complex real estates and shopping centers.
In addition to these, BBO Legal provides consultancy to its clients to ensure the compliance of construction projects with the legislation; provides legal services regarding the legal, fiscal and financial principles of its activities and contractual obligations.
BBO Legal offers the following services relating to family law:
BBO Legal provides assistance on the preparation of the documentation required for the establishment of foundations and associations, fulfilling the procedures before the relevant administrations, creating the instruments in accordance with the scope, organizing the general assembly or board meetings.
BBO Legal provides expert litigation services in a wide range of areas, including:
BBO Legal provides services such as initiation of enforcement proceedings before enforcements offices, lawsuits for cancellation of objection, lawsuits for the establishment of a negative fact, initiation of proceedings peculiar to bills of exchange, initiation of proceedings by liquidation of mortgage, to initiate enforcement proceedings by liquidation of pledge, prosecutions concerning related proceedings. Our office provides legal services concerning following issues; execution proceedings, denial of signature and debt, notice of bankruptcy, notice of composition, action for recovery of title, lien and denial of lien, contracts to get out of debt and refund of the money paid.
Esentepe Mahallesi
Yazarlar Sokak No:13 Şişli
İstanbul / Türkiye
T: +90. 212 219 16 30
F: +90. 212 219 16 32
info@bbolegal.com