The idea of starting a maritime business in Istanbul was challenging for me at first until I met Baris Erkan Celebi. His deep knowledge of maritime law and transportation law was a result of his years at major law firms...
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
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
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
Construction & Tapu Disputes
- Failed Constructions and Refund Cases
- Lawsuit for Registering Title Deed
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

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

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.

Construction & Tapu Disputes
Unfinished projects, missing tapu, and defective building disputes.

Yacht Purchase & Registration
Yacht acquisition, flag registration, title transfer and shipbuilding contracts.

Inheritance for Foreign Heirs
Estate administration, inheritance claims and property transfer for foreign heirs in Turkey.
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. His determination and perseverance are immediately noticeable...
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...

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Turkey
Liman, Akdeniz Blv. No:44, 07130 Konyaaltı / Antalya
Austria
Hochstraße 141/8, 2380 Perchtoldsdorf
Belgium
Louizastraat 39, 2000 Antwerp
Bulgaria
21 Moskovska Str., Sofia
Croatia
Strojarska cesta 2, Zagreb
Czech Republic
K lukám 1071/19a, 142 00 Prague
Denmark
Alhambravej 18, 1856 Frederiksberg C
England & Wales
8 Parliament Street, Hull, HU1 2BB
Finland
Hämeenkatu 15 B, 33100 Tampere
France
23 rue Victor Grignard, Pôle République 2 – CS 61074, 86061 Poitiers Cedex 9
Germany
Dammstraße 11a, 47119 Duisburg
Greece
108 Alexandras Av., 114 72 Athens
Hungary
Szondi u. 54, 1063 Budapest
Italy
Viale G. Matteotti 60, 50132 Florence
Lithuania
Konstitucijos pr. 26, 08105 Vilnius
Netherlands
Zuiderparkweg 280, 5216 HE 's-Hertogenbosch
Poland
ul. Grunwaldzka 67, 60-312 Poznań
Romania
Str. Baba Novac nr. 5A, 400097 Cluj-Napoca
Serbia
Narodnog fronta 39, Jagodina
Slovakia
Vysoká 5219/14, 811 06 Bratislava
Slovenia
Cesta krških žrtev 135c, 8270 Krško
Spain
Travesía Carlos Mackintosh 3, oficina A3, 29601 Marbella (Málaga)
Switzerland
Via Alberto di Sacco 8, CP 1036, 6500 Bellinzona
Ukraine
Str. Pavlivska 18, Off. 109, 01054 Kyiv
Contact
For case-specific advice, an appointment is required. Quick links below.
•Appointment required
UK Government
U.S. Embassy
German Embassy

