In 2009 Hugh-Jones & Co entered into an association with Karaca & Associates Attorneys at Law, Istanbul Turkey.

Istanbul is one of the most densely populated modern cities in the world with a progressive and rapidly growing economy. The world of commerce is changing at an incredible pace in Turkey resulting in investment opportunities. Foreign investment has been growing at a steady pace over the past 10 years and the economy has been managed and controlled with a view to attracting foreign investment.

The property markets have grown considerably and the number of foreign firms wishing to either invest in Turkey for manufacturing purposes or claim a slice of the growing demand for consumer goods, has increased considerably.

Economic growth and investment brings with it opportunities and demands for other sectors in business, Law being one of the foremost sectors. Businesses and Industries  demand for quality legal services that is responsive and effective need to be met by equally progressive and forward thinking lawyers.

Karaca & Associates is headed by Mr Zafer Karaca who is the founding partner in the firm. The firm consists of a dynamic group of experienced lawyers with a good cross section of knowledge in Turkish Law and investment opportunities, including niche areas such as; mergers and acquisitions, shipping Law , administrative law litigation, public sector involved projects (PPP) and tax litigation. Karaca & Associates, with its domestic and international practice, has established expertise since 1996 and its well known speciality areas are Contractual Law, Property Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation and project development and investment opportunities advice..

Hugh-Jones & Co, together with Karaca Associates can guide and assist you within the fields of: Investment opportunities in real estate and business development, setting up companies, advice on local taxation and business structures, contractual disputes, employment law and general legal advice.

For more detailed information on how to invest in Turkey, legal consulting, strategy consulting, business development & investment, legal auditing and second opinion please visit the Web Site of Servist www.servistconsulting.com . Servist is an affiliate of Karaca Associates attorneys at law.

Our immigration department can also assist with applications to the British Consular Offices In Turkey pursuant to the Association Agreement between the EC and Turkey (more commonly known as the “Ankara Agreement”), to enable Turkish businesspersons to establish a business in the United Kingdom. Further immigration advice can also be offered in other areas, including obtaining work permits and settlement for investors etc.

We aim to offer our clients an efficient and convenient service. Often we can see you at our offices in London for the purposes of taking statements, signing documents, or taking instructions in relation to your affairs in Turkey. You can choose to instruct us in the UK to handle your business affairs in Turkey with the aid of our associates in Istanbul or you can instruct our associates directly. If you instruct us in London we will be your main point of contact.

The association aims to offer to our clients who have an interest in Turkey and particularly in Istanbul, the same level of efficiency, flexibility and convenience with their business affairs in London.

Hugh-Jones & Co. have seen a steady growth in its client base from Istanbul who wish to invest in London, whether it be in the property market or business sector.

Our aim is to provide a wide range of clients with the necessary legal support and advice in order to give them the flexibility of conducting business in London and Istanbul in the most cost efficient manner.

If you are settled in the UK and thinking of doing business in Istanbul or you live in Turkey and require a lawyer in London , please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
For further information please contact one of the offices below:
 

Eddie Dervish Solicitor Hugh – Jones & Co e.dervish@hugh-jones.co.uk +44 208 346 2236	A.Zafer Karaca Advocate Karaca & Associates info@karacalaw.com +90 (212) 347 10 31
www.hugh-jones.co.uk Hugh-Jones & Company 137 Ballards Lane Finchley London N3 1LJ Tel:  020 8346 2236 Fax: 020 8349 2910	www.karacalaw.com Karaca & Associates Koresehitleri Cad.No:1 Yonca Apt A Blok Kat 2 D.8 Zincirlikuya PK 34394 Istanbul
	Tel: +90 (212) 347 1031 Fax: +90 (212) 347 20 95