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Attorneys & Counselors

English-speaking lawyers in Ankara, Türkiye.

Yayla Law represents foreign nationals and international businesses across Türkiye — immigration, Turkish citizenship, litigation and arbitration, handled in plain English.

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Citizenship Law

Turkish citizenship lawyers, from file to passport.

Citizenship by investment, marriage or long-term residence — we prepare, file and follow your application before the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship.

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Immigration Law

Residence permit & immigration lawyers in Türkiye.

First applications, renewals, appeals against rejections and deportation defense — your legal status handled end to end by one attorney.

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Arbitration

International arbitration attorneys for cross-border disputes.

Commercial arbitration before ICC, ISTAC and ad-hoc tribunals — and enforcement of foreign awards before Turkish courts.

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Defense & Family

Criminal defense & family lawyers for foreign nationals.

Criminal defense, divorce, custody and compensation claims in Türkiye — clear, decisive counsel when the stakes are personal.

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Member, Ankara Bar Association
Consultations in English
In-person & online meetings

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Legal services for foreigners in Türkiye

Working With Us


Why foreign clients choose our Ankara law firm

English-speaking counsel

Nothing lost in translation

Every meeting, document and update in plain English — no interpreters between you and your attorney.

One point of contact

Your case has one owner

A single attorney follows your file from the first consultation to the final decision, and you always know its status.

Transparent fees

Agreed in writing, up front

A written fee agreement before we begin. No surprises at any stage of your case.

Av. Talha Yayla at his desk in the Ankara office of Yayla Law

Our Team

Av. Talha Yayla — English-speaking attorney in Ankara

Founding attorney of Yayla Law, Ankara. Represents foreign nationals in citizenship, immigration and arbitration matters before Turkish courts and authorities.

Bar: Ankara Bar Association
Languages: English, Turkish
Title: Founding Attorney

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Latest legal developments for foreigners

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Tell us about your case.

Describe your situation in English. We will review it and reply within one business day with clear next steps.

Come see us in Ankara

Our office in Çankaya welcomes clients from around the world — in person or online, in English and Turkish.

Yayla Law — Ankara Balgat Mah. Ziyabey Cad. No: 32/14, Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye
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Hello everyone. I needed to have my criminal record cleared. I had told my own lawyer, and he said, 'I have a lawyer friend in Ankara — since the matter is in Ankara it would be better to put you in touch with him.' I spoke with him, but the conversation didn't sit well with me at all. I did some research on Google, found Talha Bey's website, and the reviews were excellent. We messaged back and forth for two days; he answered all my questions without ever tiring, explained in detail what could be done, and told me clearly and firmly that he would have it cleared within two weeks. It gave me real confidence. Today it has been exactly 8 days — I checked, and my record has been cleared. I needed it for an urgent matter, and it was such a relief that I cannot thank him enough. I honestly don't know him and have never met him — I live in Istanbul, sent a power of attorney, and he resolved my problem in such a short time. You can absolutely trust him without any hesitation. Thank you so much once again, Talha Bey.

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Ümit Göçer
2 months ago
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Hello. I live in Bursa, and Talha Bey is in Ankara. I reached him online, and how fortunate I am to have had the chance to meet him. Even though we used no means of communication other than our phones, he solved my legal problem and made me very happy. I have come to know a legal professional I would recommend in every respect. His command of the law, thinking on your behalf and deciding in your name, following the matter through to the very end, and keeping you informed at every stage even when he didn't have to — and most importantly, not putting money at the center of it — he is a superb lawyer. I wish no one had legal problems, but if you do, the address is definitely Talha Bey. Those of you living in Ankara are truly very lucky in this regard.

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7 months ago
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Talha Bey is a very successful lawyer in his work and is always helpful — I strongly recommend him to everyone.

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Ezgi suna Oktay
3 months ago
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Dear Talha Yayla… Thank you so much. He informed us on many matters. In my opinion he is at the very peak of his profession. I wish him continued success. He inspires confidence. My respects 👍👍👍

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HALİT YILDIRIM
8 months ago
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Trusting Attorney Talha Bey, I never imagined I would get such a good result. But he had said, 'We will clear the prior convictions on your criminal record within 10 days.' And indeed, he cleared my record not in 10 days but within 5. I thank him and his team very much. You too can handle all your matters with Talha Bey, just as I did. Many thanks 👏

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Rasim Aydın
a year ago
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