BURCU YILMAZ SAYILGAN
ENGLISH SPEAKING LAWYER IN FETHIYE
English-Speaking Lawyer in Turkey – About Burcu Yılmaz Sayılgan
Burcu Yılmaz Sayılgan is the founder of the Burcu Yılmaz Sayılgan Law Office and an experienced English-speaking lawyer in Turkey, serving both local and international clients. She works across a wide range of legal areas, offering consultancy and litigation services in Fethiye, Seydikemer, Göcek, Dalaman, Kalkan, Kaş, Dalyan, Sarıgerme, Ortaca and Marmaris.
Burcu is officially listed as a recommended lawyer on the British Government’s website for Turkey, which reflects her strong reputation among expats.
International Background & Education
Burcu attended the American Collegiate Institute in İzmir, where she became fluent in English. She later earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Management and Marketing from the University of Manchester and is also qualified in translation.
After building a solid academic foundation, she changed careers and studied law at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul. Before practising as a lawyer, Burcu worked as an advisor in several international property agencies in southern Turkey—experience that now makes her particularly sharp and efficient in conveyancing and real estate transactions.
Areas of Expertise
Burcu has extensive hands-on experience in real estate law and inheritance law, having handled numerous cases and tailored legal strategies to meet the needs of each individual client.
She also understands how confusing Turkish law can be for foreigners. Over the years, she has helped many expats navigate delicate family law matters, including both contested and uncontested divorces.
In addition, Burcu has represented clients in personal injury claims, accident compensation cases, and criminal law, protecting her clients’ rights at every stage of the legal process.
Experience in Corporate & Citizenship Law
Before returning to her hometown of Fethiye to establish her own practice, Burcu worked in several leading law firms in Istanbul. During this time, she advised and litigated for well-known international companies, gaining deep knowledge of commercial and corporate law.
She also assists clients with Turkish citizenship applications, particularly citizenship by investment, and has successfully guided many foreigners through the entire process—property purchase, residency, and final approval.
Professional Values
Burcu is known for her strong communication, efficient working style, and ethical approach. She updates her clients regularly and prides herself on delivering reliable, high-quality legal services. Her focus is always on protecting her clients’ rights while saving them time and money.
Her surname, “Yılmaz,” means indomitable, a trait clearly reflected in her dedication and determination as a lawyer.
