Katar Law Office · Şişli, İstanbul
Clear and consistent communication in your legal matters
Legal advice and representation are provided in real estate, zoning, urban transformation, lease, enforcement and bankruptcy, employment, administrative and criminal law.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Advice and representation in property sales, land registry transactions, co-ownership and condominium matters.
DetailsZoning Law
Objections and court actions against administrative acts such as zoning plans, building permits, demolition orders and zoning fines.
DetailsUrban Transformation
Advice and representation on risky building designations, owner decisions, contractor agreements and tenant matters under Law No. 6306.
DetailsLease Law
Advice and representation in contract, rent, eviction and receivable disputes concerning residential and roofed commercial leases.
DetailsEnforcement and Bankruptcy Law
Advice and case management in debt collection, objections to enforcement, attachment and sale, bankruptcy and concordat proceedings.
DetailsEmployment Law
Advice and representation in contract, termination, severance and wage disputes between employees and employers.
DetailsAdministrative Law
Advice and case management in annulment and full-remedy actions against administrative acts and in administrative applications.
DetailsCriminal Law
Representation of suspects, defendants, complainants and intervening parties during investigation and trial, and in appeals.
DetailsFounding Attorney
Av. Bilal KATAR
Katar Law Office was founded by Av. Bilal KATAR in Şişli, Istanbul. The office places emphasis on keeping clients informed about their legal position in a clear, understandable and consistent manner.
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View allReal Estate Law · 1 October 2026
Key Legal Points When Buying or Selling Real Estate in Turkey
Most property disputes concern the form of the contract, restrictions on the title record and payment security. A few checks before purchase can prevent lengthy litigation later.
Av. Bilal KATAR
Lease Law · 1 October 2026
Rent Increases and Tenant Rights in Turkey: 2026 Update
The temporary 25% cap on residential rent increases ended on 1 July 2024; the statutory cap is now the 12-month average CPI. A tenant may be evicted only on statutory grounds and within the applicable deadlines.
Av. Bilal KATAR
Urban Transformation · 1 October 2026
Protecting Owners' Rights in Urban Transformation
Since the 2023 amendment to Law No. 6306, transformation decisions can be taken by a simple majority of land shares. Owners should therefore not miss the 15-day objection and notice periods, and should review the contractor agreement before signing.
Av. Bilal KATAR
Zoning Law · 1 October 2026
Objecting to Zoning Plans: Time Limits and Procedure
Zoning plans are publicly displayed for one month, during which objections may be filed. Even without an objection, an annulment action may be filed within 60 days from the day after the display period ends.
Av. Bilal KATAR
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