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What is Corporate Consultancy?

Corporate consultancy is a professional legal service offered to businesses to ensure they can operate effectively, fulfill their legal obligations, and protect themselves from legal risks. This service aims to provide legal guidance to companies using knowledge in areas such as commercial law, labor law, contract law, tax law, and many other fields.

Companies in the process of institutionalization or those carrying out large-scale operations often face legal processes. They require expert support in areas such as employee relations, contract regulations, administrative applications, and legal disputes. Corporate consultancy is a comprehensive service that addresses these needs.

Scope of Corporate Consultancy

Legal corporate consultancy should be conducted not only reactively when a dispute arises but also proactively to prevent such disputes. The main services provided within the consultancy include:

• Company Formation Procedures: Determining the type of company, preparing the articles of association, registration with the trade registry, and handling tax office procedures.
• Contract Preparation and Review: Preparing and reviewing contracts such as sales, service, distributorship, dealership, lease, and confidentiality agreements.
• Labor Law Consultancy: Guidance on employment contracts, termination processes, severance notice, occupational health and safety issues.
• Internal Compliance Processes: Preparing internal regulations such as the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), ethical rules, employee handbooks.
• Enforcement and Debt Collection: Managing collection processes, initiating enforcement proceedings, and overseeing the process.
• Litigation and Dispute Management: Following up on lawsuits involving the company and exploring alternative dispute resolution methods.

Preventing Legal Risks

As companies grow and interact with more stakeholders, the risk of legal mistakes increases. Therefore, preventive legal services are of great importance. Lawyers do not just initiate lawsuits or provide defense; they also guide strategic decisions that protect the company's future.

• Compliance checks with legal regulations
• Supporting internal audit processes
• Managing contracts in tenders and investment projects
• Balancing relationships between shareholders and partners

These steps are crucial to prevent legal issues before they arise.

Continuous Legal Support Model

Corporate consultancy is usually carried out under the "continuous consultancy" model. In this model, all legal processes of the company are handled for a fixed monthly service fee, and the company can quickly access legal support whenever needed. This approach offers several benefits:

• Establishes an external legal department for the company
• Ensures that legal documents are prepared on time and correctly
• Issues are resolved before they grow through swift action
• Allows the annual legal budget to be planned in advance

Consultancy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Not only large companies but also SMEs face many legal processes. Especially for newly established businesses, being built on a solid legal foundation provides significant advantages in the long run. Therefore, SMEs should also seek consultancy services to ensure long-term profitability.

Conclusion

Corporate consultancy is the key to gaining a competitive advantage, growing safely, and minimizing crises in the business world. It is of great importance to eliminate legal uncertainties, clarify rights and obligations, and base strategic decisions on solid foundations. Regardless of the size of your business, continuous support from an expert legal consultant will give you an edge. Contact us for more information and tailored solutions for your needs.