Bilateral legal solutions delivered in French, English, and Turkish – delivered by lawyers licensed in France and Turkey.
At Harvey Arasan, our French Desk supports individuals and businesses navigating legal matters between France and Turkey. With a multilingual team trained and licensed in both jurisdictions (Paris and Istanbul), we deliver cross-border legal services that are not only strategic but also culturally attuned.
Whether you’re investing, relocating, or expanding your business, we speak your language—legally and culturally. We don’t just advise from a distance; we represent you directly before courts and authorities in both countries.
Company Formation & Corporate Law
We assist individuals and entities seeking to establish a business in France or Turkey, guiding them from entity selecting through to final registration.
Our services include:
- Structuring shareholding models and preparing shareholders’ registers
- Drafting articles of association and incorporation documents
- Address registration and lease drafting
- Opening bank accounts and managing capital deposit procedures
- Completing commercial registry filings
- Ongoing contract management and regulatory compliance to support sustainable growth
We ensure your business is founded on a strong legal ground from day one.
Residence & Work Permits
Whether you’re planning to live, work, or invest in France or Turkey, we offer comprehensivel legal support tailored to your individual situation.
In France, we guide you through consular applications, OFII procedures, and local authority interactions.
In Turkey, we assist with residence permits based on investment, property ownership, or employment.
Our services include:
- Identifying the most suitable permit route for your needs
- Preparing required documentation and application materials
- Legal representation before administrative bodies
- Strategic guidance throughout the application process
We secure your relocation with clarity, foresight, and precision—whether you’re applying for a carte de séjour or a Turkish residence permit.
Real Estate Transactions
We represent clients looking to buy, sell, or invest in residential or commercial property in either France or Turkey.
In France, we assist with:
- Drafting and negotiating the offer
- Preparing the preliminary sale agreement (promesse de vente)
- Coordinating with the notary public throughout contractual procedures
- Organizing the final deed signing (acte de vente), in person or electronically
In Turkey, where property transfers are finalised at the Land Registry (Tapu Müdürlüğü), we ensure legal accuracy at every step. Since Turkish transfers have constitutive legal effect (unlike France’s declarative approach), our careful handling ensures legal compliance and security.
Citizenship Applications
We provide strategic legal guidance for clients applying for Turkish or French citizenship
We offer:
- Preliminary eligibility assessments
- Dossier planning to reduce refusal risks
- Document preparation and submission
- Application follow-up until approval
Citizenship procedures in both countries are complex — legally and administratively. Our dual-qualified team structures your application to maximise success and clarity throughout.
Why Choose Us?
- Licensed lawyers based in both France and Türkiye
- Fluent services in French, English, and Turkish — legal, linguistic, and cultural clarity
- Cross-border legal integration that enables you to move, invest, and settle confidently with precision and local presence
