Franchising is a global phenomenon. Each franchising partnership requires country-specific business models and solutions, and the support of local legal experts. Pekin & Pekin has a team of lawyers experienced in guiding clients through cross-border franchising, and the recognition and distribution of their goods and services in Turkey.

Clients have access to a full range of legal services to assist in the processes of planning and operating an international franchise programme in accordance with the relevant legislation in Turkey. The team also advises on the acquisition of franchises and the financing structures from a Turkish legal perspective.

Services provided by the practice team are:

• Practical and technical know-how on franchising within Turkey
• Legal due diligence on target franchise partners
• Formation of limited companies
• Ethical considerations when entering into a franchising partnership
• Sector and industry specific experience, processes, requirements and solutions
• Legal advice on legal issues such as intellectual property, data protection, employment law and marketing
• Assistance on the legal aspects of acquiring and financing a franchise
• Financing possibilities and executing financing agreements
• Efficient tax planning
• Dispute resolution services involving the franchisee

Forms of Agreements

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing and terminating various agreements including confidentiality, non-compete, license, technology, royalty, know-how, distributorship and franchise agreements
• Advising on requirements relating to the provisions of the agreements arising out of the relevant and applicable legislation in Turkey
• Guidance on Turkey-specific requirements including pre-contractual disclosures and registrations
• Assistance in filing applications for permission or notification purposes to the relevant authorities, where necessary
• Advising on the enforcement of agreements
• Assistance in drafting and serving official notifications under the existing agreements
• Assistance in the registration of trademarks, logos, signs, licenses and other intellectual property rights relating to the agreements before the relevant authorities in Turkey
• Assistance in filing oppositions against trademark registration applications of third parties that might impair rights protected under the agreements before relevant authorities

Clients are typically in-house counsel, CEOs, private practitioners and international law firms with clients intending to enter into franchising agreements with local partners in Turkey.

Our specialists cover a broad range of sectors, including:

 For further information contact the Team Leader

Team Leader       Kemal Serdengeçti       Corporate/M&A

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