Practice Areas

Agostini & Kasapoğlu assists companies, investors and private clients operating between Italy and Turkey, providing legal support in cross-border operations, international contracting and day-to-day business activities across both jurisdictions.

We work with Italian businesses approaching the Turkish market, Turkish companies expanding into Italy, and clients who already operate on both sides, helping them structure their activities in a way that is legally sound, commercially sustainable and culturally aware.

Our assistance covers a broad range of cross-border needs, including corporate structuring, commercial contracts, market entry and establishment, governance and shareholder relationships, distribution and agency agreements, supply chains and import-export frameworks, real estate transactions, compliance profiles and the coordination of local tax and accounting support, with a particular focus on commercial arbitration and ADR.

We also support entrepreneurs and private clients whose business interests or personal ties extend across both countries, including succession matters, real estate and property management, ensuring that their legal position is properly framed within the relevant jurisdiction.

Agostini & Kasapoğlu advises companies, entrepreneurs and investors on the drafting, negotiation and interpretation of commercial and corporate agreements, supporting the structuring and day-to-day management of business relationships in both domestic and cross-border contexts.

Our work focuses on the legal frameworks that govern business activity: we assist clients in preparing new agreements, reviewing existing contracts and clarifying the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the parties involved. Particular attention is given to the wording of contractual clauses, the allocation of risk and the consistency between the contract and the actual operation of the business.

We provide ongoing legal consultancy to companies that require a structured and reliable legal partner for their day-to-day operations, covering commercial relationships with suppliers, partners and clients, corporate governance, regulatory profiles and the management of legally relevant correspondence.

Alongside the advisory and negotiation phase, we also support clients when contractual disputes arise, including cases of non-performance, termination issues and claims for damages. We assist in both out-of-court negotiations and judicial proceedings, always with the aim of protecting the economic interests of the business and, where possible, preserving the underlying commercial relationship.

Agostini & Kasapoğlu advises companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups and creative professionals on the legal dimensions of technology, intellectual property and data protection, with a practical focus on helping clients build, launch and protect their business in the digital environment.

Our work covers the full lifecycle of a digital or IP-intensive project: from trademark clearance and registration to the legal review of websites, platforms and digital products; from the drafting of terms of service and privacy policies to GDPR compliance programmes and data protection strategies; from the structuring of licensing and distribution agreements to the protection and enforcement of brands, content and creative assets.

We assist clients who are launching a business, a start-up, an online platform or a website by providing an integrated legal support package that addresses the key regulatory and contractual building blocks they need from day one, including trademark protection, website compliance, data protection, digital terms of service and the contractual framework for their operations.

Agostini & Kasapoğlu advises industry companies, online platforms and marketplaces, auction houses, authentication and grading services, professional dealers, specialist retailers, investors and high-end collectors operating in the market for collectibles, memorabilia and trading card games (TCG).

A significant part of our work concerns the legal structuring and regulation of the ecosystem in which these operators work.

We draft and negotiate terms of service, internal policies, auction rules and service agreements with grading companies and platforms, with particular attention to operator liability, transparency of information provided to the public and the proper allocation of responsibilities among platforms, sellers and users.

In parallel, we manage the commercial contracting that governs the circulation of collectible assets, including consignment and commission agreements, purchase contracts, custody and deposit arrangements, as well as the contractual relationships between dealers, intermediaries, auction houses, platforms and end-clients.

We assist clients in the acquisition, management and transfer of collectible assets, helping them structure clear and documented processes that reduce the risk of disputes concerning authenticity, condition, declared provenance or grading outcomes.

The firm further acts in civil and commercial disputes connected to the sector, including litigation concerning contracts, authenticity and grading issues, professional liability of market operators, recovery or seizure of assets, as well as disputes with online platforms and marketplaces relating to account suspensions, fund blocks, listing removals, reputation systems and feedback mechanisms. We also provide specialised technical-legal consultancy in the context of criminal proceedings involving fraud, counterfeiting or misrepresentation in the collectibles and TCG market.

Agostini & Kasapoğlu advises private clients, companies and public bodies in matters of public and administrative law, with a particular focus on urban planning, building regulation, environmental protection, land-use control, expropriation procedures and administrative proceedings more broadly.

Our work concerns the relationship between individuals, businesses and the Public Administration, both in the management of administrative procedures and in the resolution of disputes. We assist clients in matters relating to planning and building titles, compliance and enforcement, sanctioning procedures, land-use and environmental restrictions, access to administrative documents and formal interactions with public authorities.

We have particular experience in building regulation and remediation procedures, including applications for retrospective planning approval, the assessment of compliance with local planning instruments and the management of proceedings initiated by public authorities. Our advisory work in this field is grounded in a thorough understanding of the applicable regulatory framework, from national building codes to local planning rules and technical standards.

Where disputes arise, we support clients in challenging administrative measures and in protecting their rights before the competent authorities. Our practice also includes claims for civil liability arising from unlawful administrative action or omission, as well as the protection of property rights and other real rights where administrative regulation or public intervention affects private assets.

We further advise on environmental and land-protection regimes, public assets and expropriation procedures, ensuring that administrative action is carried out in accordance with the applicable legal framework and the principles of good administration.

Agostini & Kasapoğlu advises professional athletes, promotions, sports associations, academies and event organisers in the field of combat sports, including disciplines such as mixed martial arts (MMA), grappling, wrestling and striking arts.

The firm operates in both national and international contexts, supporting stakeholders in the sector with the structuring of contractual relationships and the compliant management of sporting and organisational activities.

We assist athletes and teams in the negotiation and review of contracts with promotions, event-engagement agreements, sponsorship arrangements and commercial partnerships, as well as in the protection of image rights and the economic interests connected to their sporting careers. Particular attention is paid to the clarity of reciprocal obligations, the definition of responsibilities and the management of legal risks arising from competitive activity and participation in events.

We also act in defence of athletes' personal and professional reputation, including in cases of online defamation, harassment and misuse of image, coordinating where necessary with international promotions and their legal departments.

The firm further supports sports associations, governing bodies, academies and event organisers in the drafting and review of regulations, membership agreements, agreements with athletes and staff, partnership and sponsorship contracts, insurance requirements and the management of the legal and organisational framework necessary for the lawful and compliant running of sporting events and training activities.

Where disputes arise, we assist our clients in contractual, disciplinary and civil-liability matters connected to sporting activity, favouring, where appropriate, negotiated solutions that preserve professional relationships and safeguard the interests of both athletes and organisations.