Attorney with International Experience Practicing in Immigration and Criminal Law

Attorney Aykut Yavuz is a lawyer registered with the Bursa Bar Association (Türkiye). He provides legal advice, representation, and litigation services in the fields of Immigration and Refugee Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Private International Law, Inheritance Law, Employment Law, and Insurance Law.

Born in France, Attorney Aykut Yavuz spent his childhood and part of his youth there. He began his university education at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris, where he completed two years of medical studies before continuing his academic career in Türkiye.

He later graduated from Marmara University, Department of French Language Teaching, and started his professional career as a university lecturer in French.

Throughout his professional career, he held managerial and project leadership positions in the automotive, defense industry, international trade, and export sectors. He participated in numerous international projects in Türkiye, France, and several African countries, gaining valuable experience in different legal systems, cross-border commercial relations, and international disputes.

After completing his legal education and obtaining his license to practice law, he began working as an independent attorney.

Today, Attorney Aykut Yavuz is particularly recognized for his work in Immigration and Refugee Law. He advises and represents clients in matters involving:

• Cancellation of deportation orders,
• Removal of entry ban (restriction) codes,
• Appeals against administrative detention decisions,
• Residence permits,
• Work permits,
• International protection and asylum procedures,
• Citizenship applications,
• Legal and administrative proceedings involving foreign nationals in Türkiye.

In addition, he represents clients in Criminal Law, handling criminal investigations and prosecutions, serious criminal cases, cybercrime, aggravated fraud, bank and IBAN fraud, social media-related offences, defamation, threats, assault, drug offences, forgery, and a wide range of other criminal matters.

His practice also includes Family Law, where he advises clients on divorce proceedings, child custody, alimony, matrimonial property disputes, paternity cases, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Türkiye.

Legal Services for Turkish Citizens Living Abroad and International Clients

Attorney Aykut Yavuz provides legal services not only to clients residing in Türkiye but also to Turkish citizens living abroad—particularly in France and other European countries—as well as foreign nationals.

Acting under a power of attorney, he manages legal proceedings and administrative matters in Türkiye on behalf of his international clients, allowing them to resolve legal issues without travelling to Türkiye.

His services include:

• Civil and commercial litigation in Türkiye,
• Enforcement and debt recovery proceedings,
• International divorce cases,
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments,
• Inheritance and succession matters,
• Real estate and property disputes,
• Criminal investigations and criminal defence,
• All administrative and judicial proceedings related to immigration law.

He also provides legal assistance with:

• French citizenship applications,
• French residence permit (Titre de séjour) procedures,
• Family reunification applications,
• Long-stay visa applications,
• Correspondence and legal procedures before French public authorities.

Publications

Attorney Aykut Yavuz regularly publishes legal articles, particularly in the fields of Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, and Private International Law.

He is also the author of the book:

"Refugee Law: Questions and Answers" (Soru-Cevaplarla Mülteci Hukuku).

His publications primarily focus on the legal rights of foreign nationals in Türkiye, criminal proceedings, family law disputes, and current legal developments.

Educational Activities

Alongside his legal practice, Attorney Aykut Yavuz is actively involved in education.

Since 2019, he has been running the YouTube channel "Aykut Yavuz French Lessons", where he provides free French language lessons to thousands of learners.

He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, enabling him to communicate directly with international clients.

Areas of Practice

• Immigration and Refugee Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Private International Law
• Inheritance Law
• Employment Law
• Insurance Law
• Deportation Appeals
• Removal of Entry Ban Codes
• Residence and Work Permit Applications
• Turkish Citizenship Applications
• French Citizenship Applications
• French Residence Permit (Titre de séjour) Procedures
• Family Reunification Applications in France
• Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments
• International Divorce Cases
• Legal Services for Turkish Citizens Living Abroad
• International Legal Consultancy

Languages

🇹🇷 Turkish (Native)

🇫🇷 French (Native-level proficiency)

🇬🇧 English (Professional working proficiency)

🇪🇸 Spanish (Professional working proficiency)