A law office in Yalova, Türkiye
Your legal matter in Türkiye, handled in English.
Mesut İlme's working life spans more than twenty years: most of it in R&D, as an engineer and manager, and the last eight years in law, as an attorney in Yalova. Clients abroad meet him by encrypted video call, in English or German, and receive a written update at every stage of their case.
Or call +90 226 911 07 99, weekdays 09:00 to 18:00, Türkiye time.
Consultations are held at the office in Yalova, or by encrypted video call wherever you are.
- Years of working life
- 20+
- most in R&D, the last eight in law
- Yalova Bar registration
- 287
- Working languages
- Turkish, English, German
- Google rating, 158 reviews
- 4.9
Your case file, in your pocket
From the day we take on your case, you can follow its progress, not just learn its outcome. İLME Müvekkil, our client app, brings together in one place the entries added to your case file, your documents, and your messages and meetings with us.
The app is open only to clients we represent. Our office sets up your account; you activate it with the invitation code we send you, then sign in with your email address or phone number. The app is in Turkish only.
Available for iPhone on the App Store. An Android version is coming soon to Google Play.
Until then, on Android you can access your case file through our client portal. The portal is in Turkish.
Screenshots show sample data.
Case entries, exactly as recorded
See the entries in your case file and your hearing dates in date order, as they appear in UYAP, Türkiye's National Judiciary Informatics System.
Your documents at hand
Open the documents filed in your case, search their text and save them to your phone.
Messages with your lawyer
Message us about your case and send documents and photos from the app.
Meetings on request
Request a phone, video or in-person meeting, and join approved video meetings from the app.
Clarity on fees and advances
See your fee statements and your advance accounts for fees and costs, and pay through a secure payment link.
Notifications and privacy
Receive a notification when there is a new entry, a new message or a decision on your meeting request; notifications do not show the contents of your case file. You can lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID if you wish.
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What we handle
Representation before the courts in Yalova and the surrounding provinces; consultations across Türkiye and from abroad.
01
Family law
Divorce, custody, maintenance and the division of matrimonial property, including divorces granted abroad that need recognition in Türkiye.
02
Labor law
Severance and notice pay, reinstatement, overtime claims and workplace bullying, for employees and for employers.
03
Criminal law and the execution of sentences
Defense during investigation and trial; review of sentence calculations and applications while a sentence is being served.
04
Commercial law
Company formation, commercial contracts, shareholder disputes and the collection of commercial receivables.
05
Inheritance law
Certificates of inheritance, division of estates, claims over sham transfers by the deceased, and advice on wills.
06
Mediation
As a mediator registered with the Ministry of Justice: mandatory mediation before a lawsuit, and voluntary mediation.
The linked page is in Turkish.
Working with us from abroad
For clients who live outside Türkiye, the work is arranged around distance and time zones, from the first call to the final hearing.
A first conversation
A video or voice call in English or German, 30 or 60 minutes, at a time that suits your time zone. The call is end-to-end encrypted and is not recorded.
A power of attorney
Representation before Turkish courts is usually based on a notarized power of attorney. From abroad it can be signed at a Turkish consulate, or before a local notary with an apostille (or consular legalization) and a sworn Turkish translation. We send you the wording your matter requires.
Updates in writing
You receive a written update at every stage, and documents are exchanged through a secure channel. Court work is carried out in Yalova and the surrounding provinces.
- Further reading: working with a lawyer in Türkiye from abroad, recognition of a divorce granted abroad and residence and citizenship matters.
What clients wrote
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Read all reviews on Google
A reliable legal institution where you can receive legal advice with peace of mind.A highly dedicated and successful lawyer. He ensured the case proceeded smoothly.
Nalan Bora, a month ago, translated by Google I met with Mr. Mesut to seek advice on employment law. He listened to the process in detail and answered all my questions clearly and understandably. Thanks to his answers and approach, my doubts were reduced, and I felt much more comfortable with the process. He was also very helpful in guiding me on how to proceed. I would like to thank him for his interest and support.
seda bozkurt, a month ago, translated by Google I would like to thank Mr. Mesut for the consultation I received today. He explained to me, with complete honesty and sincerity, what course of action I should take and what I could achieve as a result of the lawsuit. I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone seeking consultancy services contact him first.
Arzu Akırmak, 2 months ago, translated by Google
The attorney
Mesut İlme, founding attorney and mediator registered with the Ministry of Justice
He graduated from Middle East Technical University (METU) in 2001 with a degree in Computer Education and Instructional Technology, and studied informatics at TU Dortmund. Most of his career was spent in R&D, as an engineer and manager; he holds Lean Six Sigma certifications and spent years designing and improving processes. He then studied law at Bahçeşehir University, graduating with honors, and has practiced as an attorney for the last eight years; he is now completing the thesis for an LL.M. in commercial law. The habits of those engineering years shape how a case is prepared here: the facts are mapped first, the options are set out in writing, and every step is followed up.
- Yalova Bar Association, reg. no. 287
- Union of Turkish Bar Associations no. 154475
- Mediator registration no. 22086
- Consultations in Turkish, English and German
How a matter proceeds
First consultation
At the office in Yalova or by encrypted video call, 30 or 60 minutes. We go through your documents together.
Analysis and options
The legal position, the routes available and estimates of time and cost, set out in writing. The decision is made together.
Scope and fee
The work, its scope and the fee are agreed in writing at the start, never below the minimum set by the attorney fee tariff of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations.
Follow-up
Written updates at every stage; documents and developments are shared with you through a secure channel.
Questions clients ask first
- How does an online consultation work?
- You choose a day and time on the booking page. The consultation takes place over our end-to-end encrypted video system and is not recorded. We meet clients across Türkiye and abroad in Turkish, English or German.
- Can you act for me if I live abroad?
- Yes. Case representation is carried out in Yalova and the surrounding provinces, and consultations are available from anywhere. For clients abroad we also help with powers of attorney, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and managing a case remotely.
- How are fees set?
- Fees depend on the nature and scope of the work and are never below the lower limit of the Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff published by the Union of Turkish Bar Associations. The fee for an online consultation is shown at the booking step; fees for a case are discussed during the consultation.
- Is what I tell you kept confidential?
- All consultations are covered by attorney-client privilege. Video consultations are not recorded, and personal data is processed under Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK).
- What should I prepare before we talk?
- Have the documents you already hold ready: court notices, contracts, correspondence or a case file. You can share them securely during the consultation.
- Where is the office?
- Süleyman Bey Mahallesi, Arabacılar Sokak 55/1-2, Merkez, Yalova. The office is open on weekdays from 09:00 to 18:00, Türkiye time.
Where to find us
The office is in central Yalova. Messages reach the office directly and are covered by attorney-client privilege.
Office
Süleyman Bey Mah. Arabacılar Sok. 55/1-2
Merkez, 77100 Yalova, Türkiye
Weekdays 09:00 to 18:00
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