Law of Obligations

The law of obligations, one of the cornerstones of the Turkish legal system, is an important branch of law that regulates debt relationships between persons and appears in almost every moment of our daily lives. This field, regulated by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 in Turkey, covers many legal relationships from simple purchases to complex commercial contracts.

Basic Principles of Law of Obligations

The basic principles observed in Turkish law of obligations are

Freedom of Contract Principle

Persons have the freedom to make any contract within the limits of the legal order.

Freedom of Will Principle

Parties can freely determine the content of the debt relationship provided that it does not violate mandatory provisions of law.

Pacta Sunt Servanda Principle

Contracts must be complied with, and parties cannot unilaterally change or terminate the contract.

Good Faith Principle

Parties must act in accordance with the principle of honesty in debt relationships.

Relativity Principle

The debt relationship binds only the parties as a rule.

Sources of Obligations

In Turkish law, obligations can arise from various sources:

Contracts: The most common source of debt. It is established through mutual and matching declarations of will by the parties.
Torts: Arises from causing damage to another through unlawful and culpable behavior.
Unjust Enrichment: Enrichment from another’s property or labor without just cause.
Statutory Obligations: Debts arising directly from legal provisions.

Special Obligation Relations

Main types of contracts regulated in the Turkish Code of Obligations:

Sales Contract
Lease Contract
Service Contract
Works Contract
Mandate Contract
Surety Contract
Loan Contracts

Our Approach as Soylu Law Office

As Soylu Law Office located in Istanbul, we provide comprehensive legal support to both domestic and foreign clients in the field of Turkish law of obligations. Our experienced legal team stands by our clients in all matters of law of obligations, from simple debt relationships to complex contract negotiations. Especially for our foreign clients conducting business in Istanbul and other regions of Turkey, we serve as a reliable solution partner with our professional translation service that eliminates the language barrier and our international law of obligations experience.

Our office ensures the most effective protection of our clients’ legal rights by providing in the field of law of obligations:

Legal consultancy

Multilingual service

International law experience

International protection applications

Professional solution strategies

Taking into account the dynamic structure of the law of obligations and its importance in commercial life, we closely follow current legislative changes and judicial decisions, working to provide the most accurate legal guidance to our clients in Istanbul and throughout Turkey. As Soylu Law Office, we are honored to serve you with our knowledge and experience in the field of law of obligations.

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