25 Years of Experience as a Boutique Law Firm with Global Partnerships
Strong Local Connections & Global Influence
Direct Access to Senior Lawyers - Every Step of the Way
Pet Friendly Law Office, Virtual Art Gallery where law meets art
Strong Local Connections & Global Influence
Balin Legal is a reliable and solution-oriented boutique law firm specializing in international law. We offer our clients not only legal representation, but also strategic advice, visionary perspective and an international bridge with our offices abroad.
We are a solution partner in global matters, with a network that extends to the UK, USA, Dubai, Cyprus, Spain and Portugal.
We provide high quality boutique service with our small but concise client approach.
- Our office is Pet Friendly!
Our cat and dog friends are our guests too. Balin Legal Office is pet friendly. We offer a comfortable environment where you can come with your friends.
Our Service Areas
International Law
Cross-border trade, investment, arbitration and more
Foreigners Law
Residence permit, citizenship applications, immigration consultancy
Country Based Legal Consultancy
United Kingdom, America, Dubai, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Spain
Mediation
BALİN LEGAL LAW FIRM LAWYERS
Av. Merve BALIN
After graduating from the İzmir American Collegiate Institute, Att. Merve Balin earned her law degree from the Faculty of Law at Dokuz Eylül University in 2001. She has been a registered member of the İzmir Bar Association since the same year.
For seven years, she served as a “cheif legal counsel”bat Aegean Free Zone Founder and Operator Inc., one of the leading American foreign-invested companies operating in Turkey. Since 2009, she has been providing comprehensive legal consultancy services to both domestic and international clients through her law firm, Balin Legal.
Attorney Balin is recognized for her experience in international law and foreign client services. She is listed on the “Special Lawyers List” of the American Embassy and the American Trade Office, as well as on the “Recommended Lawyers List” of the British Consulate and the Danish Consulate.
Fluent in Turkish, English, and Italian, she also serves as a sworn translator authorized to work in courthouses, notaries, and land registry offices in Turkey.
She is an active member of the Turkish Quality Association (KalDer) and the Liyakat Association, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and civic engagement.
Where are we?
Balin Legal works with local partners in many countries from Europe to the Middle East.
We offer customized solutions for your overseas investments, immigration processes and cross-border legal matters.
- England
- America
- Dubai
- Cyprus
- Spain
- Portugal
- Greece
Blog

International Trade and Law: Safe Steps in Global Business
In a globalized world, trade knows no borders, bringing companies and investors into interaction with different countries and markets like never before. However, this brings

Foreigners Law: A Guide to a Safe Start in Turkey
Turkey has become a country that attracts thousands of foreign investors and individuals every year with its strategic location, economic potential and cultural charm. However,

Company Law: A Legal Guide for Solid Foundations in Business
Corporate Law is one of the cornerstones of the business world and plays a critical role in every stage of a business, from its birth
Balin Academy
With the understanding that law deepens with knowledge, we bring you sectoral content and current legal analysis within the scope of Balin Academy.