About Us

Every legal process requires the right approach and a strong vision.

Who We Are

The Right Strategy Makes a Difference in Law

Zen Law Partners is an international boutique law firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions for individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses from around the world.

Our firm is particularly recognised for its expertise in medical malpractice, immigration, investment, corporate and commercial law, and criminal defense. We represent clients in complex domestic and cross-border matters, combining technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of international business and global mobility.

One of our core practice areas is medical malpractice and healthcare litigation. We represent international patients who have suffered harm following cosmetic surgery, dental treatment, hair transplantation, bariatric surgery, IVF treatment, and other medical procedures performed in Turkey. From the initial case assessment to court proceedings and enforcement, we manage every stage of the legal process while allowing most clients to pursue their claims remotely through a Power of Attorney.

In addition, we advise foreign individuals and businesses on residence and work permits, Turkish citizenship, company formation, foreign investment, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to provide comprehensive legal support for clients seeking to live, invest, or expand their business activities in Turkey.

At Zen Law Partners, we believe that effective legal representation requires more than legal knowledge. It requires strategic thinking, transparent communication, and a genuine understanding of each client’s commercial and personal objectives. Our internationally educated team combines legal excellence with a client-focused approach, delivering practical solutions tailored to every matter.

Whether you are seeking compensation after medical negligence, relocating your business to Turkey, making an investment, or navigating complex legal proceedings, Zen Law Partners is committed to protecting your interests with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency.

Our practice primarily focuses on:

  • Immigration and Asylum Law
  • Medical Malpractice & Health Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Investment and Commercial Law
  • Sports Law
  • Data Protection Law
  • Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
  • Maritime and Admiralty Law

Our team has extensive experience representing international clients in Türkiye regarding:

  • residence permits,
  • work permits,
  • Turkish citizenship applications,
  • deportation and administrative detention procedures,
  • investment and company formation processes,
  • international commercial relations,
  • and cross-border legal disputes.

and provides comprehensive legal support regarding cross-border legal disputes.

In particular, Zen Law Partners has developed a strong practice in Health Law and Medical Malpractice, representing clients in disputes arising from:

  • cosmetic surgery procedures,
  • dental treatments,
  • hair transplantation,
  • medical tourism,
  • physician and hospital liability,

and patient rights violations.

We also advise entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, companies, and international businesses operating in Türkiye, providing strategic legal consultancy designed to minimize legal risks and support long-term commercial success.

With an internationally minded approach, strong academic background, and practical legal experience, our goal is to guide our clients clearly and effectively through every stage of the legal process.

At Zen Law Partners, we believe legal representation should be:

  • strategic,
  • transparent,
  • accessible,

and built on trust.

Founders

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İdil Zeynep Yağlıca

Co-Founder, Attorney at Law

Attorney İdil Zeynep Yağlıca graduated from the Faculty of Law at Özyeğin University in 2017 and has worked at some of Türkiye’s distinguished law firms throughout her professional career. She has developed her legal practice primarily in the fields of Immigration and Foreigners Law, Health Law, Criminal Law, Investment and Commercial Law, and Sports Law.Through …

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İrem Şirolu

Co-Founder, Attorney at Law

Attorney İrem Şirolu graduated from the Faculty of Law at Özyeğin University in 2022 and continued her education in London in order to further develop her academic and professional background on an international level. In 2023, she completed legal English training at Kings Education London, and subsequently earned her Master’s degree in International Trade Law …