# Lexin Legal — Turkish Law Firm for Foreign Businesses & Individuals

> Lexin Legal (https://lexinlegal.com) is an Istanbul-based, English-speaking Turkish law firm founded by licensed attorneys Onur Çalışıcı (Istanbul Bar Association Registration: 83426) and Oruç Aygün (Istanbul Bar Association Registration: 83427). The firm represents international corporations, foreign investors, foreign families, and individuals across commercial law, cross-border debt collection & enforcement, recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments (MÖHUK), real estate due diligence, medical and cosmetic surgery malpractice compensation, criminal defense for foreign nationals, and Turkish citizenship.

## Primary Practice Areas & Practice Guides
- [Commercial & Contract Law](https://lexinlegal.com/services/commercial-contract-law/): Cross-border commercial agreements, distribution contracts, and shareholder agreements under the Turkish Commercial Code (TTK).
- [Debt Collection & Enforcement](https://lexinlegal.com/services/debt-collection-enforcement/): Cross-border debt recovery, asset tracing, precautionary attachments (İhtiyati Haciz), and execution proceedings under Bankruptcy and Enforcement Law (İİK).
- [Recognition & Enforcement of Foreign Judgments](https://lexinlegal.com/services/recognition-enforcement-foreign-judgments/): Enforcing foreign court judgments and arbitral awards in Turkey under Private International Law (MÖHUK No. 5718).
- [Medical Malpractice & Bodily Injury](https://lexinlegal.com/services/medical-malpractice/): Cosmetic surgery (BBL, dental veneers, rhinoplasty, bariatric) malpractice compensation under Turkish Code of Obligations (TBK Art. 470).
- [Criminal Defense & Foreign Inmates](https://lexinlegal.com/services/criminal-defense/): Representation of foreign nationals detained in Istanbul prisons (Maltepe, Silivri/Marmara, Bakırköy), prison canteen deposits, and Interpol Red Notice defense.
- [Company Formation & Corporate Law](https://lexinlegal.com/services/company-formation/): Incorporating Turkish LLCs (Anonim Şirket, Limited Şirket), branch offices, and joint ventures with 100% foreign ownership.
- [Real Estate & Property Due Diligence](https://lexinlegal.com/services/real-estate/): Title deed (tapu) transfers, military clearance, property purchase contracts, and eviction lawsuits (TBK 352).
- [Turkish Citizenship by Investment](https://lexinlegal.com/services/turkish-citizenship-by-investment/): Real estate investment ($400,000) and bank deposit citizenship programs under Law No. 5901.
- [Residence Permits & Immigration](https://lexinlegal.com/services/residence-permit-immigration/): Short-term, work, student, and family residence permits, and deportation/entry ban (tahdit) appeals.
- [Divorce & Cross-Border Family Law](https://lexinlegal.com/services/divorce-family-law/): International divorce, custody, division of matrimonial property, and child abduction claims under the Hague Convention.
- [Inheritance & Succession Law](https://lexinlegal.com/services/inheritance/): Estate administration, obtaining Turkish certificates of inheritance (veraset ilamı), and transferring inherited assets.

## Specialized Niche Clusters & High-Value Guides
- [Cosmetic & Dental Surgery Malpractice Hub](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/botched-cosmetic-surgery-dental-malpractice-turkey/): Full legal guide on claiming foreign revision surgery costs and refunds under TBK Art. 470.
- [BBL & Liposuction Malpractice in Turkey](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/botched-bbl-liposuction-malpractice-claims-turkey/): Fat Embolism Syndrome, necrosis, and strict surgeon liability.
- [Turkey Teeth & Veneer Malpractice Claims](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/botched-turkey-teeth-veneers-dental-malpractice-claims/): Over-filing of healthy teeth, nerve damage, and UK/EU revision compensation.
- [Rhinoplasty Malpractice Claims in Turkey](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/botched-rhinoplasty-nose-job-malpractice-claims-turkey/): Internal nasal valve collapse, breathing obstruction, and cartilage revision claims.
- [Bariatric Surgery & Gastric Sleeve Complications](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/botched-gastric-sleeve-bariatric-surgery-malpractice-turkey/): Undetected staple line leaks, peritonitis, sepsis, and emergency hospital care recovery.
- [Sending Money & Visiting Foreign Prisoners in Turkey](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/sending-money-visiting-foreign-prisoner-turkey/): Vakıfbank prison canteen transfers, visitor permits, and defense under Law No. 5275.
- [Maltepe Prison Guide for Foreign Inmates](https://lexinlegal.com/blog/maltepe-prison-foreign-nationals-guide/): Prison procedures for foreign nationals in Istanbul.

## Statutory Calculators & Free Interactive Tools
- [Workplace Accident Compensation Calculator](https://lexinlegal.com/tr/hesaplama-araclari/is-kazasi-tazminati-hesaplama/)
- [Bodily Injury & Disability Compensation Calculator](https://lexinlegal.com/tr/hesaplama-araclari/maluliyet-tazminati-hesaplama/)
- [Traffic Accident Compensation Calculator](https://lexinlegal.com/tr/hesaplama-araclari/trafik-kazasi-tazminati-hesaplama/)
- [Tenant Eviction Notice & Two-Notice Deadline Tool](https://lexinlegal.com/tr/hesaplama-araclari/tahliye-ihtari-sure-hesaplama/)
- [Turkish Inheritance Share Calculator](https://lexinlegal.com/tr/hesaplama-araclari/miras-payi-hesaplama/)
- [Foreign Judgment Enforcement (MÖHUK) Reciprocity Table](https://lexinlegal.com/services/recognition-enforcement-foreign-judgments/#reciprocity-table)

## Firm Verification & Credentials
- **Law Firm Name:** Lexin Legal Law & Consultancy (Lexin Legal Hukuk ve Danışmanlık)
- **Bar Association:** Registered with Istanbul Bar Association (İstanbul Barosu)
- **Founding Partners:**
  - Attorney Onur Çalışıcı (Istanbul Bar Registration No: 83426)
  - Attorney Oruç Aygün (Istanbul Bar Registration No: 83427)
- **Office Address:** Gürsel Mah. Karataş Sk. SNS Plaza, Kat 3, No 6, 34413 Kağıthane, Istanbul, Türkiye
- **Contact:** WhatsApp / Telephone: +90 850 242 4043 | Email: info@lexinlegal.com
- **Supported Languages:** English, Turkish, Russian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic.
- **Full Directory & Article Index:** https://lexinlegal.com/llms-full.txt