Can I Grant a Power of Attorney from Abroad for Company Litigation in Turkey?

Shareholder Disputes

Prepared by: Constantinople

In most cases, you can pursue your Turkish company dispute through a lawyer. Exercising your own rights as a shareholder and bringing proceedings on behalf of the company are, however, different representation relationships. If the company's interests conflict with your personal interests, separate representation may be necessary. The first step is to identify whom we will represent and which resolution or transaction is disputed.

An individual power of attorney is based on identity information and the intended procedure. If it is to be granted on behalf of a foreign company, documents showing the company's existence, the signatory's current representation powers and, where necessary, a corporate resolution are also examined. The need for an apostille, consular certification and Turkish translation may vary by the country of issue; the same procedure does not apply to every foreign document.

Authority to bring proceedings does not automatically include authority to sell shares or vote at a general meeting. The need for special authority for settlement, waiver, admission and arbitration is checked separately. Comparing a proposed power of attorney with the file's purpose before signing reduces the possibility of needing a new document later because of insufficient authority.

Prepare the registry and share records, disputed resolution and service documents. If a step is subject to a deadline, report its date without waiting for a consular appointment; the representation scope is determined accordingly.

File review is a paid service. The scope and fee are set out in writing before work begins.