Legal Representation | Legal Consultancy | Mediation
GÖÇMEN LAW
OFFICE
Legal Representation|
Legal Consultancy |
Mediation
ABOUT US
Göçmen Law Office operates in Çukurambar, Çankaya, Ankara, and provides legal services primarily in the fields of legal representation, legal consultancy and mediation, as well as alternative dispute resolution methods.
Göçmen Law Office aims not only to resolve disputes once they arise, but also, to the extent possible, to anticipate and prevent them before they arise. In this regard, it seeks to provide solution-oriented and sustainable legal services that take into account the specific needs of clients and the characteristics of the legal matters concerned.
The Office provides legal services in various areas of public and private law, with a particular focus on providing legal consultancy to national and international companies. In this context, it carries out work aimed at identifying, assessing and managing legal risks that companies may encounter in the course of their activities.
Where required by the nature of the legal matter, the Office may benefit from the views and contributions of academics specialising in different disciplines, certified public accountants, customs and trade experts, and other specialists. Depending on the nature of the legal matter, cooperation may also be established with law firms operating in Türkiye and abroad.
Within this framework, Göçmen Law Office seeks to assess legal matters not only from the perspective of resolving an existing dispute, but also in light of the needs and long-term interests of its clients, and to develop effective, practical and lasting solutions.
OUR TEAM
Attorney & Mediator Dr. Özen KAYA GÖÇMEN
Senior Partner
Attorney, Mediator, Dr. Özen Kaya Göçmen holds a PhD in Public Law (Criminal Law) and has many years of experience in legal representation, legal consultancy, med-arb adjudication and mediation. She works in various areas of law, with a particular focus on criminal law, human rights law, administrative law, health law, commercial law, tax law and labour law. She also acts as a specialist mediator in the fields of labour, commercial and health law.
Attorney Prof. Dr. İlke GÖÇMEN
Senior Partner
Attorney, Prof. Dr. İlke Göçmen is a Professor of European Union Law and has many years of experience in legal consultancy alongside his academic work. His areas of expertise include European Union law, particularly the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital, as well as human rights; Türkiye–European Union relations, particularly the Customs Union, workers and their family members, the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services; and international trade and investment law.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
CRIMINAL LAW
Effective legal protection in criminal matters begins from the earliest stage of an investigation. Legal consultancy and representation services are provided in criminal investigations and prosecutions, with due regard to the right of defence, the right to liberty and security, and fair trial guarantees. Various offences and disputes concerning individual, economic, commercial and public officials’ liability are handled under the Turkish Penal Code and specific criminal law provisions.
COMMERCIAL LAW
Reliable and sustainable commercial relationships are built on a sound legal framework. Legal consultancy and representation services are provided to prevent and resolve disputes arising from commercial activities. Legal work is carried out in relation to commercial enterprises, companies, commercial contracts, unfair competition and commercial disputes.
HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
The protection of fundamental rights and freedoms is one of the fundamental safeguards of the rule of law. Within the framework of national and international law, legal consultancy and representation services are provided for the protection of individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms. Particular attention is given to human rights matters arising in connection with individual applications to the Constitutional Court of Türkiye and applications to the European Court of Human Rights.
Employment relationships require a fair and predictable legal framework. Legal consultancy and representation services are provided to employers and employees in relation to legal matters arising from employment relationships and social security legislation. Legal work is carried out in relation to employment contracts, employees’ labour claims, the rights and obligations of employers and employees, disputes arising from the termination of employment relationships, and social security matters.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
EUROPEAN UNION LAW
The exercise of public power requires, above all, compliance with the law. In disputes arising from administrative acts and actions, legal consultancy and representation services are provided in applications to public authorities and in administrative judicial proceedings. Legal work is carried out in connection with actions for annulment and full remedy, disputes arising from administrative contracts, and applications, objections, complaints, appeals, annulment proceedings and dispute-resolution processes concerning the acts and decisions of regulatory and supervisory authorities such as the Public Procurement Authority, the Capital Markets Board and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency.
European Union (EU) law shapes not only the Union’s legal order but may also influence Turkish law through the relations between Türkiye and the EU. Legal consultancy and representation services are provided in relation to legal matters arising from EU law and Türkiye–EU relations. Particular attention is given to the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital, fundamental rights and freedoms, and Türkiye–EU Association Law, including the Customs Union, the rights of workers and their family members, and the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services.
HEALTH LAW
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
Medical interventions in the provision of healthcare services may give rise to significant legal liabilities not only in relation to patients’ rights, but also for healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions. Legal consultancy and representation services are provided in relation to the criminal, civil and disciplinary liability of physicians, healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions arising from medical interventions. Legal work is carried out in disputes concerning malpractice, medical errors and negligence, patients’ and physicians’ rights, and the liability of healthcare institutions.
Cross-border commercial relationships require the combined consideration of different legal systems and international trade rules. Legal consultancy and representation services are provided in relation to legal matters arising from international trade and trade rules. Legal work is carried out in relation to World Trade Organization law, free trade agreements, measures adopted under the European Union’s Common Commercial Policy, and the relationship between sustainable development and trade.
TAX LAW
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW
The power to tax must be exercised within the limits established by law and with due regard to taxpayers’ rights. In disputes arising from taxes, duties and charges, legal consultancy and representation services are provided in proceedings before the tax administration and in tax litigation. Legal work is carried out in relation to tax audits and tax penalties, tax offences under the Tax Procedure Law, and tax settlement procedures.
International investments require a careful balance between the protection of investors and States’ regulatory powers. Legal consultancy and legal opinion services are provided in relation to legal matters arising from international investments and investor–State relations. Legal work is carried out in relation to investment treaties, investment protection, investor–State disputes, and the relationship between sustainable development and investment law.
CONTACT
OUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: Çukurambar Mahallesi, 1424. Cadde, No: 2/11, Erdil Apartmanı, 06510, Çankaya / Ankara / Türkiye.
Email: ozenkayagocmen@gmail.com
Phone: +90 505 299 34 51
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