Öztenay Law Firm advises international buyers, investors and families on property, corporate and court matters in Northern Cyprus — in English, in writing, and in terms you can act on.
Öztenay Law Firm is a law firm based in Famagusta (Gazimağusa), in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Established in 2009 by founding partner Çağın Öztenay, the firm acts for local and international clients in property and real estate law, corporate and commercial law, litigation, wills and estates, and family law. Both partners practise in English and Turkish and are members of the Northern Cyprus Bar Association.
Northern Cyprus has its own legislature, its own courts and its own Land Registry. Advice given under Republic of Cyprus law, EU law or the law of your home country does not settle your position here. Most of the problems we are asked to fix began with someone assuming otherwise.
Six areas of work, connected by one thing: clients who need certainty about their position under the law of Northern Cyprus.
Buying, selling and protecting immovable property in Northern Cyprus — title investigation, contract registration, purchase permits and transfer of title.
Company formation, foreign investment structuring, shareholder arrangements and day-to-day commercial advice under TRNC Companies Law.
Representation before the courts of Northern Cyprus in civil, commercial and property disputes, including urgent injunctive relief.
Succession planning for property owners in Northern Cyprus, including local wills, probate applications and cross-border estate issues.
Divorce, financial settlement, child arrangements and international family matters, handled with discretion.
Standalone written or in-person advice for individuals and businesses who need clarity on a TRNC legal question before committing.
A significant part of our practice is for people who are not in Northern Cyprus and who will make a substantial financial commitment here — often the largest of their lives — on the basis of documents drafted in a language and a legal tradition they do not know.
That situation calls for a particular kind of lawyering: written advice rather than reassurance over the phone, searches done before deposits are paid, and a clear statement of what the law does and does not protect you against.
We act for you and no one else in the transaction. We do not take introducer commissions from developers or agents whose sales we are checking.
Searches, risks and recommendations go to you in writing, so you have a record of what you were advised and on what basis.
Fixed fees for defined transactional work. An engagement letter before any work begins. Disbursements passed on at cost.
A deliberately small firm. The partner you speak to is the partner who does the work and who answers for it.
Including us. These are the explanations we found ourselves repeating to clients, written out properly, reviewed by a partner and dated.
Every legal step of a purchase, from reservation to title transfer — what protects you, what does not, and where buyers most often go wrong.
The four categories of title in Northern Cyprus, what each one means for risk, resale and financing, and how to verify which one you are being offered.
Founding partner of the firm, advising international buyers, developers and companies on property, corporate and commercial matters in Northern Cyprus.
Senior partner leading the firm's family law and private client practice, including succession, probate and cross-border personal matters.
We act for several of the largest developers in the country on their corporate and contractual work. These references are published with their permission.
As DND Cyprus, we are extremely pleased with our collaboration with Mr. Çağın Öztenay and his team. Mr. Öztenay demonstrates an exceptionally meticulous, solution-oriented, and trustworthy approach in every stage, from the general legal consultancy services he provides to the contract preparation processes. In particular, his sensitivity in ensuring that our investors are correctly and transparently informed about legal processes, and that the contract approval processes proceed in a regular and smooth manner, significantly facilitates our work. At the same time, his strong representation skills and strategic perspective in potential legal disputes elevate him from being merely a legal consultant to a truly reliable business partner. We know very well how critical trust and accuracy are in the real estate sector. In this regard, working with Mr. Öztenay creates a solid and secure foundation for both us and our investors. I wholeheartedly recommend working with him.
With Mr. Öztenay and his team’s expertise in the field, meticulous approach, and solution-oriented perspective, they ensure that all our legal processes are managed with confidence. Mr. Öztenay and his team are strong business partners who provide professional support and transparent communication at every stage.
Öztenay Law Firm’s strong representation skills and strategic approach in handling sensitive matters make them not just a legal advisor but a dependable business partner. In a sector where trust and precision are vital, working with Mr. Öztenay provides a firm and secure foundation for both our company and our investors.
We act for developers on their own corporate and contractual matters, and separately for private buyers on purchases. We do not act on both sides of the same transaction. Every instruction is conflict-checked before it is accepted, and if we cannot act for you independently we will say so at the first conversation and tell you to instruct someone else. Ask us directly if you want that confirmed for a specific property or developer.
Message Çağın Öztenay directly on WhatsApp. You will get a straight answer about what can be done, how long it takes and what it will cost — before you commit to anything.
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