About Baris Erkan ÇELEBİ

Baris Erkan Celebi, Attorney at Law, specializes in providing international investors in Turkey with reliable legal counsel and personalized business solutions. He is a well-regarded lawyer in Antalya for representing foreign nationals in various civil and criminal cases.

CREDENTIALS

American Robert College | Graduated in 2011 on extensive merit scholarship
Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Law | exchange program in 2014
İstanbul University, Faculty of Law | Graduated in 2015
Antalya Bar Association | Admitted to Practice Law in 2016, Law License number 6134
Bahçeşehir University, Institute of Social Sciences | completed a master’s thesis in 2020
Authored a law book titled Defect in Yacht-Building Contracts in 2020
Founder of Antalya Law Firm since 2019

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Baris Erkan Celebi is fluent in English at a professional business level. This enables him to answer clients’ questions clearly and provide advice without any miscommunication.

REFERENCES

Baris Erkan Celebi is referred by several countries to their own citizens who require an Attorney in Turkey. These countries include the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Norway and Belgium.

CLIENT CARE

Baris Erkan Celebi routinely publishes useful legal articles on his website that answer most questions that a foreign national may have, whether they may be on real estate investments, company incorporation, immigration, or litigation.

ACCESSIBILITY

The staff is always on standby to relay clients’ inquiries to him and to arrange appointments with him. In case of urgent matters, the staff immediately notifies him so that he can respond to his clients who need him without delay.

NUMEROUS LEGAL PUBLICATIONS

Baris Erkan Celebi has authored several legal publications, including a law book on law of yachts. Aside from numerous informative texts he routinely posts to keep his clients informed on legal norms, he also published several legal articles in several international magazines and on his website.

NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Baris Erkan Celebi exclusively represents foreign nationals and international firms. Therefore, the chances of a conflict of interest due to any relations with a counterparty are next to zero.

SPECIALTIES

Baris Erkan Celebi specializes in the following legal areas:

Investment Fraud & Loss Recovery

Pursuing prosecution on behalf of victims
Compensation of losses via civil litigation

Real Estate Investments

Legal representation for property purchases
Contract review & title deed verification
Advisory on investment strategies

Escrow Services

Escrow agreements
Real estate, yacht & commodity transactions

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Real estate route — $400,000
Bank deposit route — $500,000

Inheritance Law

Wills & estate planning
Inheritance cases for foreign heirs

Company Formation

Company registration & governance
Venture capital & company acquisition

International Tax Planning

Tax advice & restructuring
Cash repatriation

Yacht & Aircraft Purchase

Yacht purchase & registration
Yacht building contracts
Aircraft purchase & registration

Foreign Investment & Dispute Resolution in Turkey

Legal structuring, risk management and cross-border disputes

Investment & Protection

Real Estate Investment Advisory in Turkey

Real Estate Investments

Property purchase, title deed verification, escrow and post-purchase protection.

Investment Fraud and Loss Recovery in Turkey

Investment Fraud & Loss Recovery

Criminal complaints, asset attachment and compensation for defrauded investors.

Escrow Services

Secure payment for real estate, yacht and company share transactions.

Citizenship & Personal Assets

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship through real estate, bank deposit and capital investment routes.

Yacht Purchase and Registration in Turkey

Yacht Purchase & Registration

Yacht acquisition, flag registration, title transfer and shipbuilding contracts.

Inheritance Law for Foreign Heirs in Turkey

Inheritance for Foreign Heirs

Estate administration, inheritance claims and property transfer for foreign heirs in Turkey.

Embassy References

United States of America Ankara Embassy Referance

International Networks

Client Reviews

Leighton J.

The idea of starting a maritime business in Istanbul was challenging for me at firstuntil I met Baris Erkan Celebi. His deep knowledge of maritime law andtransportation law was a result of his years at major law firms...

Walter K.

I was planning to buy a house and I had many question marks in my mind about it. When I arrived at his office, he welcomed me sincerely and explained the whole process from start to finish and guided me in the right direction. Now I live in my dream house. Thank you Mr. Baris Erkan Celebi!

Kamara Y.

We were planning to invest in a hotel in Izmir, but I was concerned about the course of tourism. When we met with Mr. Baris, he gave us detailed information about potential risks and opportunities. That day increased my belief in my project and I moved forward on this path under the guidance of Mr. Baris and I have no regrets. The best lawyer I know.

Jessica C.

I have a company based in England and was considering opening a branch in Turkey. Mr. Baris gave me excellent support both in legal matters and thanks to his language skills. Mr. Baris's determination and perseverance are immediately noticeable. He has a structure that does not give up even in difficult legal processes and always strives to get the best result. For me, these...