At Bıçak, we provide high-quality, independent and meticulously reasoned Legal Opinions to assist clients in navigating complex legal questions under Turkish law and international law. Our Legal Opinions are prepared by distinguished professors, experienced attorneys and subject-matter specialists who combine academic depth with decades of practical expertise. Whether for litigation, arbitration, regulatory compliance, transactional decision-making, cross-border disputes or internal corporate assessments, our Legal Opinions offer clarity, certainty and strategic value to clients in Türkiye and worldwide.

What Is a Legal Opinion?

A Legal Opinion is a formal and authoritative written assessment that explains the legal position on a particular issue. It may include:

• interpretation of statutory provisions and regulations

• analysis of case law, doctrine and legal principles

• application of law to specific facts

• risk assessment, available remedies and strategic recommendations

• clarification of Turkish law for foreign courts, arbitral tribunals or cross-border counterparts

A well-structured Legal Opinion allows clients to understand their legal rights and obligations, reduce uncertainty and make informed decisions in contentious or transactional matters.

Why Choose Bıçak?

Bıçak is uniquely positioned to provide Legal Opinions that are respected by courts, arbitrators, regulators and international business partners. Our advantages include:

✔ Academic excellence: Legal Opinions are prepared or supervised by Prof. Dr. Vahit Bıçak, a leading scholar of criminal procedure, evidence and comparative law, along with senior attorneys who bring multidisciplinary expertise.

✔ Practical litigation and advisory experience: Our team has decades of experience in criminal, commercial, regulatory and administrative matters, giving our Legal Opinions both theoretical strength and real-world applicability.

✔ International orientation: We deliver Legal Opinions in Turkish or English, and regularly assist foreign law firms, arbitration tribunals and multinational companies requiring an expert explanation of Turkish law.

✔ Strong methodological foundation: Our Opinions rely on systematic legal analysis, including statutes, Supreme Court and Council of State judgments, Constitutional Court decisions, legal scholarship and comparative law where relevant.

✔ Clear, structured and convincing reasoning: We prioritise clarity, precision and persuasive legal argumentation suitable for courts, arbitrators and decision-makers.

✔ Fast delivery when required: We offer standard and expedited timelines without compromising analytical quality.

Areas of Legal Opinion Expertise

Our Legal Opinions cover a broad range of fields, including but not limited to:

Corporate Criminal Law & White-Collar Crime

• criminal liability assessments

• evidence evaluation and compliance with fair-trial standards

• digital evidence, cybercrime and online fraud

• corporate criminal liability

• international cooperation (Interpol, extradition, MLA)

• anti-money laundering & sanctions compliance

Civil & Commercial Law

• contract interpretation and performance disputes

• tort liability and compensation assessments

• corporate governance & directors’ duties

• commercial transactions and risk allocation

• agency, distributorship and franchise disputes

• insurance law & professional liability

Banking, Finance & Digital Markets

• electronic money institutions (Law No. 6493)

• fintech, crypto-asset services, online payments

• regulatory compliance and licensing obligations

• banking secrecy and data-protection issues

Administrative & Regulatory Law

• public procurement, tenders and administrative sanctions

• regulatory enforcement actions

• competition and consumer protection matters

• telecommunications, media and internet regulations

Arbitration & International Dispute Resolution

• expert legal opinions for ICC, ISTAC, LCIA and other arbitral tribunals

• determination of Turkish law in international contracts

• damages calculation frameworks under Turkish law

• jurisdiction, applicable law and enforcement assessments

Human Rights & Constitutional Law

• assessments based on Turkish Constitutional Court and ECHR precedents

• fair-trial rights, evidence admissibility and due process guarantees

• freedom of expression, press and digital rights

Who Uses Our Legal Opinions?

Our services support a wide client base:

• law firms (domestic & international)

• multinational corporations & SMEs

• financial institutions and investment firms

• arbitral tribunals

• foreign courts & judicial authorities

• government entities and NGOs

• individual clients facing complex legal issues

Our Process

We follow a transparent and efficient methodology:

• Initial briefing – understanding the legal issue and reviewing key documents

• Research & analysis – examining legislation, case law and relevant doctrine

• Drafting – preparing a structured, comprehensive and well-reasoned Legal Opinion

• Delivery – final written Legal Opinion in Turkish or English

• Follow-up support – optional explanatory meeting or participation in judicial/arbitral proceedings

Requesting a Legal Opinion

If you require a Legal Opinion for litigation, arbitration, regulatory matters or internal legal evaluation, please contact us. We will review your inquiry, determine the appropriate scope, and provide a tailored quotation and timeline.