Contract law is the area of law governing legal relationships established between natural or legal persons, the mutual rights and obligations of the parties, the performance of obligations, and the consequences arising from the termination of a contract. Many transactions carried out in daily life and commercial activities are based on contracts, even if the parties are not aware of this.
A clear and comprehensible contract that reflects the parties’ true intentions helps ensure that obligations are properly defined, legal risks are reduced, and disputes that may arise in the future are prevented. Standard or incompletely drafted contracts, on the other hand, may lead to loss of rights, financial liabilities, and lengthy legal proceedings.
Attorney Yıldız Şahin provides legal consultancy and legal services to natural persons, companies, and other legal entities during the preparation, review, negotiation, amendment, performance, and termination of contracts. Each contract is prepared by taking into consideration the parties’ objectives, legal status, fields of activity, assumed obligations, and the risks that may arise from the transaction.
Our Main Practice Areas within the Scope of Contract Law
Preparation and legal review of contracts
Legal consultancy in contract negotiations
Amendments to contracts and preparation of additional protocols
Assignment of contracts and assignment of receivables
Contracts relating to the assumption of debt
Termination and rescission of contracts
Preparation of releases, settlement agreements, and reconciliation documents
Confidentiality agreements
Non-compete agreements
Sales and preliminary real estate sales contracts
Lease agreements
Service and consultancy agreements
Works and construction contracts
Construction contracts in exchange for land shares
Dealership and distributorship agreements
Agency and commission agreements
Franchising and licensing agreements
Goods and services supply agreements
Cooperation and joint venture agreements
Agreements between shareholders and company partners
Share transfer agreements
Sponsorship and organization agreements
Software, licensing, and information technology services agreements
Contractual provisions concerning the protection of personal data
Guarantee, suretyship, pledge, and security agreements
Powers of attorney, gifts, and loan agreements
Receivables and compensation claims arising from breach of contract
Disputes concerning the annulment, adaptation, or invalidity of contracts
Preparation and Review of Contracts
When preparing a contract, the parties’ identity and authority details, as well as the subject matter of the contract, the scope of the obligations, payment terms, delivery or service periods, and areas of liability must be clearly specified. In addition, security arrangements, penalty clauses, force majeure events, confidentiality obligations, grounds for termination, and dispute resolution methods should be regulated in a manner appropriate to the specific transaction.
Attorney Yıldız Şahin assesses whether the provisions contained in contracts comply with the applicable legislation, whether they establish a balance of rights and obligations between the parties, and the legal consequences they may entail for the client. Legal support is provided in identifying ambiguous, contradictory, or difficult-to-implement provisions in existing contracts and making the necessary amendments.
Contract Negotiations
Contract negotiations are an important stage during which the parties seek to reach agreement not only on commercial terms but also on the legal responsibilities they will assume. It should be borne in mind that undertakings given and correspondence exchanged during negotiations may produce legal consequences in the future.
During the negotiation process, legal consultancy is provided for the assessment of contractual provisions, preparation of proposed amendments, review of texts submitted by the other party, and protection of the client’s legal interests.
Breach of Contract and Compensation Claims
If one of the parties fails to perform its obligation at all or properly, delays performance, or acts contrary to the obligations undertaken under the contract, the other party may have legal rights such as specific performance, claims for receivables, compensation, withdrawal from the contract, or termination.
In cases of breach of contract, legal support is provided in the preparation of notices, placing the other party in default, preservation of evidence, determination of the loss, and conduct of the necessary legal actions or enforcement proceedings.
Termination, Annulment, and Adaptation of Contracts
When terminating a contract, the termination provisions contained in the contract and the statutory regulations must be assessed together. Termination procedures that do not comply with the applicable procedure or contractual conditions may result in compensation claims and other financial liabilities.
The validity of a contract may become contentious in cases such as mistake, fraud, duress, exploitation of a difficult situation, lack of the required form, or violation of mandatory provisions. If circumstances change extraordinarily after the conclusion of the contract, the options of adapting or terminating the contract may be assessed according to the circumstances of the specific case.
Attorney Yıldız Şahin conducts her work in the field of contract law in accordance with the principles of legal certainty, good faith, pacta sunt servanda, and respect for the parties’ intentions. Since each contract and dispute is unique, the legal course to be followed is determined within the framework of the nature of the transaction, the circumstances of the parties, and the current legislation.
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The information on this page is intended for general informational purposes; the legal assessment may vary depending on the circumstances of the specific matter. The contents do not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of outcome.