Legal Consultancy Services

In today’s fast-paced regulatory environment, organizations operating in or with Türkiye require more than occasional legal answers – they need a reliable, business-minded partner who anticipates risk, prevents disputes, and supports confident decision-making. Bıçak Law Firm provides a structured and results-oriented consultancy model tailored to the needs of companies, investors, embassies, state-owned bodies, NGOs, and international organizations seeking consistent, actionable legal guidance.

Over more than three decades, our team has served as the trusted legal adviser to over 30 embassies in Ankara, as well as a distinguished portfolio of international and multinational organizations. These include leading European energy providers, major UK-based infrastructure and construction groups, United States–based humanitarian and emergency-response institutions, top-tier defence and aerospace companies, Southern European industrial manufacturers, and international technology platforms operating from Eurasia. 

Our consultancy practice is grounded in institutional reliability, cross-border operational understanding, and deep regulatory insight – enabling clients to reduce exposure, enhance compliance, and safeguard operational continuity. Whether a client is entering the Turkish market, restructuring operations, expanding internationally, or mitigating regulatory risks, our consultancy model provides access to sophisticated legal support precisely when it is needed.

What We Mean by “Legal Consultancy”

At Bıçak Law Firm, legal consultancy is not limited to providing fragmented legal opinions or reacting to problems after they occur. It is a preventive, proactive, and business-oriented framework that ensures your organization maintains compliance, avoids disputes, and operates within a stable and predictable legal environment. Our consultancy practice includes:

• Real-time access to legal expertise
• Preventive auditing and compliance planning
• Strategic interpretation of regulatory frameworks
• Contract lifecycle management
• HR and employment law advisory
• Sector-specific legal oversight for regulated industries
• Cross-border alignment and international integration
• Pre-litigation strategy and dispute avoidance

Our goal is not only to answer your questions, but to ensure you do not ask the same question twice – because underlying risk has already been removed or controlled.

Who We Support

• International Companies & Investors: Global businesses trust our team to guide their market-entry, operations, and compliance frameworks in Türkiye. We deliver commercially aligned legal solutions that meet the expectations of multinational corporations and investors.
• Diplomatic Missions: We provide continuous, high-level advisory services to more than 30 embassies, assisting them with employment matters, diplomatic facility management, procurement processes, and regulatory issues unique to mission operations.
• State Institutions & Public Enterprises: We support Turkish public-sector clients with governance, procurement, compliance, contract design, and risk management across a broad spectrum of institutional mandates.
• Private Sector Corporations: From SMEs to multinational enterprises, we support companies in technology, manufacturing, fintech, digital services, energy, trade, and other major industries.
• International Organizations & NGOs: We advise renowned humanitarian, development, educational, and professional institutions requiring consistent, documentation-driven legal oversight.

Our Consultancy Modules (What We Do)

Our consulting services are structured into modules that reflect the operational realities of modern organizations:

• Corporate & Day-to-Day Advisory: A central point of contact for executive teams, covering:
  • Corporate governance
  • Board/management support
  • Legal Q&A
  • Regulatory interpretation
  • Internal policy development

• Contract Lifecycle Management: From creation to negotiation to finalization:
  • Drafting and reviewing all contract types
  • Identifying legal and commercial red flags
  • Developing templates and contract playbooks
  • Structuring cross-border agreements compatible with global standards

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring alignment with sector-specific legal obligations:
  • Compliance program design
  • Policy development and internal audits
  • Monitoring regulatory changes
  • Mandatory training for sensitive sectors

• Sanctions, Export Controls & International Trade: Advising on complex cross-border regulatory obligations:
  • Sanctions risk analysis and screening
  • Export control classification
  • Compliance programs aligned with BIS, OFAC, EU, and UN regimes
  • Crisis management and disclosure strategies

• Employment & HR Advisory: A critical area for both diplomatic missions and international companies:
  • Employment contracts
  • Workplace policies
  • Investigations and disciplinary procedures
  • Terminations, severance planning, and dispute prevention

• Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation Strategy: Helping clients avoid expensive and time-consuming litigation:
  • Risk analysis and early warnings
  • Settlement strategy and negotiation support
  • Document and evidence planning
  • Strategic pre-litigation positioning

How Our Consultancy Process Works

• Initial Call & Needs Assessment: We clarify your objectives, operations, and risk landscape.
• Document Intake & Structural Review: Contracts, policies, and workflows are examined to identify exposure.
• Legal Risk & Priority Map: A clear, written roadmap outlining vulnerabilities and priorities.
• Tailored Consultancy Package & Pricing: A retainer or project-based engagement model is proposed, ensuring cost predictability.
• Execution & Ongoing Advisory: Continuous legal support from a dedicated team with partner oversight.
• Reporting & Legal Health Checks: Periodic reviews ensure ongoing compliance and strategic alignment.

Delivery Models

• Retainer-Based Consultancy: Predictable monthly or quarterly advisory support tailored to operational needs.
• Project-Based Consultancy: Suitable for transactions, compliance programs, restructurings, investigations, or special regulatory issues.
• E-Consultancy (Remote Legal Services): Ideal for international clients:
  • Written opinions
  • Video consultations
  • Secure digital document exchange
  • Fast-response legal guidance

Why Bıçak Law Firm?

• Institutional Trust & Longevity: Our long-term relationships with embassies, public institutions, and global organizations demonstrate our reliability and capacity to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters.
• Cross-Border Expertise: We understand the expectations of international stakeholders – clarity, speed, and commercially oriented solutions.
• Preventive Law Approach: We prioritize dispute avoidance and early risk control, significantly reducing legal and financial exposure.
• Partner-Led Engagement: All consultancy engagements are overseen by senior partners with deep sectoral knowledge.
• Sector-Specific Depth: We regularly work in defense, energy, technology, fintech, public procurement, construction, manufacturing, education, and digital industries.

Representative Sectors

• Defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies
• Fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, and digital finance
• Gaming, betting, digital platforms, and marketing technologies
• Energy, natural resources, and infrastructure
• Public procurement & government projects
• Diplomatic missions and international organizations
• Real estate, construction, and engineering
• Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life science
• Manufacturing, logistics, and global supply chains

Snapshot Case Studies (Anonymized)

• Diplomatic Mission Advisory: Ongoing legal consultancy to several embassies covering employment, procurement, real estate, and operational compliance.
• International NGO Operations: Advised a major humanitarian organization on Türkiye-based operations, employment structures, and cross-border regulatory alignment.
• Industrial Manufacturer Expansion: Supported a European manufacturer entering Türkiye by designing contract structures, corporate governance systems, and compliance frameworks.
• Technology & Platform Regulation: Advised an international technology provider on data governance, contractual structures, and operational compliance in Türkiye.

FAQ

• What is the difference between legal consultancy and litigation? Consultancy is preventive and operational; litigation is reactive. Our approach is designed to keep you out of court.
• Do you offer retainer-based packages? Yes. Most of our institutional clients work with us on monthly or quarterly retainers.
• Can we work with you remotely? Absolutely. Our e-consultancy model serves clients around the world.
• What documents are required to begin? Initial company information, contracts, policies, and any pending legal issues.

Start Your Consultancy Relationship

If your organization requires a consistent, proactive, and business-oriented legal advisory partner in Türkiye, Bıçak Law Firm is ready to support you. Contact us to request a consultancy proposal or schedule an introductory meeting.