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Kaptan Law Firm · İzmir
Experience in law. Confidence in the future.
Since 1991, we have provided meticulous, forward-looking legal counsel from İzmir across a broad range of private law, with commercial law at its core.
Our Approach
We approach the law with tomorrow’s needs in mind, not only today’s.
We assess every matter with an eye not only on our client’s immediate concern but also on their long-term commercial and legal interests. Preventive counsel, meticulous case management and clear communication are the foundation of how we work.
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ForesightA preventive approach that identifies risks before they turn into disputes.
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DiligenceCase management with attention to detail at every stage.
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ContinuityLong-standing client relationships built on trust.
01 / About Us
Kaptan Law Firm
Kaptan Law Firm was founded in İzmir in 1991 by Att. Bülent Kaptan. Reflecting the conditions of its founding years, the firm initially focused on enforcement and bankruptcy law; it went on to practise primarily in private law and, over time, expanded its work into commercial law and related fields.
Since 1991
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Our founding partner Att. Bülent Kaptan has been a registered Trademark and Patent Attorney since 1999. Our intellectual property work is carried out together with Kaptan Patent.
02 / Practice Areas
Practice Areas
With an approach centred on private law, we provide advisory and litigation services in the key areas that businesses and individuals need.
All Practice Areas-
Advisory and litigation on company formation, shareholder relations, commercial contracts and commercial disputes.
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Trademark, patent and design registration, legal protection against infringement, and licence agreements.
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Residence, work permits, property acquisition and investment processes for foreign individuals and companies.
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Administrative and judicial support in tax audits, assessment and penalty proceedings, and tax disputes.
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Annulment and full remedy actions against administrative acts, and the handling of administrative applications.
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Risky building assessments, proceedings among co-owners, and the drafting of contractor agreements.
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Title deed and registration transactions, leases, condominium ownership and real estate disputes.
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Employment contracts, reinstatement, severance and notice pay claims, and advisory services for employers.
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Drafting and negotiation of contracts, and the resolution of compensation and receivables disputes.
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Debt collection, enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings, concordat applications and receivables management.
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A Long-Standing Heritage
Over three decades of experience, a contemporary perspective.
- 35+ Years of experience
- 1991 Founded in İzmir
- 11 Practice areas
- TR / EN International communication
03 / Team
Our Team
We combine our founding partner’s more than thirty years of experience with the dedication of a young and dynamic team of lawyers.
Founding Attorney
Av. Bülent Kaptan
Founding Attorney · Trademark and Patent Attorney
Bülent Kaptan founded Kaptan Law Firm in İzmir in 1991 as a member of the İzmir Bar Association. He guided the firm’s development from enforcement and bankruptcy law to commercial law and, since 1999, has also served clients in intellectual property as a registered Trademark and Patent Attorney.
- Founded
- 1991
- Trademark & Patent Attorney
- 1999
- Languages
- English, German, Chinese
Team
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Av. Özge Erdoğan
Attorney
LL.M. in Private Law · English
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Av. Aysu Ayten
Attorney
English
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Ayça Başaran
Trainee Lawyer
English
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Artun Alp Kaplan
Trainee Lawyer
Thesis on intellectual property · English
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Kemal Cem Söylemez
Trainee Lawyer
English
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Arda Ediz Arık
Trainee Lawyer
English
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Gamze Yalçın
Executive Assistant
Office coordination
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Credentials
Certificates
From trademark and patent attorney registrations to international training programmes: the professional credentials of Att. Bülent Kaptan.
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1999
Patent Attorney Certificate
Turkish Patent Institute — registered in the Patent Attorneys Register
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1999
Trademark Attorney Certificate
Turkish Patent Institute — registered in the Trademark Attorneys Register
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2006
Vocational Training for Patent Attorneys
Joint programme of the European Patent Office and the Turkish Patent Institute, September 2005 – March 2006
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2005
General Course on Intellectual Property
WIPO Worldwide Academy distance learning programme
04 / Publications
Our perspectives on law
Participation in the 69th Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) Congress
We attended the 69th Congress of the Union Internationale des Avocats, held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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ESG and Sustainability
An overview of the legal dimensions of ESG principles, starting from the history and definition of sustainability.
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For your legal needs, get in touch with us.
Send us your request; we will review your matter and arrange a suitable time to meet.
05 / Contact
Get in touch.
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Email info@bkaptan.com
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Address Halkapınar Mah. 1376 Sok. Boran Plaza A Blok Kat: 5 D: 52, 35170 Konak / İzmir
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Office Hours Monday – Friday · 09:00 – 18:00
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Fax +90 232 459 90 97