BudakLegal
About
Since 2008, we have been advising local and international clients on complex legal and commercial matters. With sector-specific knowledge, international experience, and a business-oriented perspective, we provide legal services that are both accurate and aligned with our clients’ strategic needs.
We are particularly experienced in the yachting industry, marina operations, real estate projects, and industrial sectors, where issues are often cross-border and financially significant. Our team supports clients in contract negotiations, dispute prevention, governance, and regulatory compliance, always with a focus on delivering practical and effective solutions.
At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and long-term partnership, helping our clients navigate challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
Practice Areas
Super Yachts
From visionary designs to flawless delivery, Türkiye has earned its place among the world’s superyacht leaders. Driven by skilled artisans, advanced shipyards, and bold investment, the country offers unmatched opportunities for yacht owners and builders alike. With deep industry knowledge, we guide shipyards and yacht owners toward seamless, high-value projects.
Corporate & Commercial Law
From daily business transactions to complex share transfers, we guide clients through every stage of their corporate journey. Our team provides clear, practical solutions in incorporation, restructuring, liquidation, and the establishment of branches and liaison offices—always with a focus on creating value.
Doing Business in Türkiye
Our firm assists international and local clients in structuring investments, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance in Türkiye. With our sector-specific expertise and international experience, we provide clear and practical legal solutions that help our clients operate with confidence and achieve sustainable growth in the Turkish market.
Partners
Member of Istanbul Bar Association.
Education
(LL.M) Business Law, Istanbul Bilgi University.
(LL.B) Marmara University, Faculty of Law, 2002
Practice areas
With his prior experience gained at Ernst&Young legal department, Onder established BudakLegal in 2008.
He advises multinational clients on corporate and inward investment matters and provides consultancy for corporate clients which include commercial issues, contractual dealings, restructuring, dispute resolutions, and employment matters.
His main practice areas include Super Yachts, Corporate Law and Commercial Law
Önder Budak
Nilüfer Budak
Member of Istanbul Bar Association.
Education
Postgraduate diploma (LL.M) in International Commercial Arbitration Law from Stockholm University.
Graduate of (LL.B) University of Istanbul, Faculty of Law.
Practice areas
She has worked in the legal department of Ernst & Young, in addition to acting as in-house counsel of a worldwide Swedish-Swiss engineering company ABB. She was legal counsel for Yapı ve Kredi Bank which is a member of an Italian-Austrian banking group before joining BudakLegal. She specializes in Commercial Law, Banking Law, and Contracts.
She also advises multinational clients and provides consultation services for corporate clients which include commercial issues, contractual dealings and employment matters.
