Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law & Debt Management

The sustainability of commercial life and the economic security of individuals depend on the regular maintenance of cash flow and the timely collection of receivables. In cases where debts are not paid voluntarily, Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law comes into play—a multifaceted field that must be managed through technical procedural rules, strict statutory deadlines, and strategic legal actions.

Zengin & Aydın Law Firm maintains a comprehensive enforcement department dedicated to the fastest and most effective recovery of receivables. Particularly for clients seeking an enforcement attorney in İzmir, we approach the process with the understanding that it goes far beyond merely initiating proceedings; we meticulously conduct asset investigations, carry out on-site attachment procedures, and manage collection-focused negotiation processes.

Our Services within Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

Our office handles enforcement proceedings and related litigation for domestic and foreign companies as well as individuals under two principal capacities: Creditor Representation and Debtor Representation.

1. Enforcement Proceedings and Debt Collection

Selecting the most appropriate enforcement route according to the nature of the receivable directly affects the success of collection.

Enforcement with or without Judgment: Pursuit of receivables based on a court judgment or without a prior judgment.
Special Attachment for Negotiable Instruments: Initiation of expedited proceedings for claims based on checks, promissory notes (bonds), and bills of exchange.
Realization of Pledged Assets: Conversion into cash through sale of mortgaged immovable property or pledged vehicles/movables.
Preliminary Attachment: Interim seizure orders obtained from the court prior to or during litigation/enforcement to prevent the debtor from dissipating assets.

To ensure the continuity of corporate cash flow, we also provide monitoring and reporting services for bulk enforcement files to our corporate clients, adopting the perspective of a corporate attorney in İzmir.

2. Litigation Arising from Enforcement Law

We represent clients in cases heard before Enforcement Courts and Civil Courts of First Instance concerning judicial review of enforcement office actions and the resolution of disputes.

Actions for Annulment or Removal of Objection: Lawsuits filed to resume enforcement proceedings suspended due to an unjustified objection by the debtor.
Negative Declaratory and Restitution Actions: Actions seeking a declaration of non-indebtedness or the recovery of amounts unduly paid.
Actions for Annulment of Sale: Cancellation of sales conducted through enforcement proceedings due to procedural irregularities.
Actions for Determination of Ownership (Third-Party Claims): Determination of ownership where an attached asset belongs to a third party.

3. Bankruptcy Law and Concordat (Financial Restructuring)

Managing the legal position of businesses facing financial distress or bankruptcy risk requires specialized expertise.

Bankruptcy Proceedings and Bankruptcy Actions: Direct bankruptcy filings or bankruptcy through enforcement proceedings.
Concordat Consultancy: Preparation of concordat projects enabling financially distressed companies to restructure their debts and continue operations, and management of the process before the courts.

Working with an experienced concordat attorney in İzmir is of critical importance for rescuing a company from bankruptcy and preserving its commercial reputation. Our office provides strategic consultancy to companies in concordat proceedings, which have replaced the former institution of postponement of bankruptcy.

4. Debtor Representation and Protection of Rights

We also protect the rights of debtors against whom unjust or unlawful enforcement proceedings have been initiated.

Objections and Complaints: Objections to the debt, signature, or authority, as well as complaints against erroneous actions of enforcement officers.
Non-Attachability Complaints: Assertion of statutory protections—such as claims of residential immunity (home attachment) or limitations on wage garnishment—to safeguard the debtor’s ability to maintain a basic standard of living.

Zengin & Aydın Law Firm does not treat enforcement and bankruptcy processes as mechanical procedures. Our objective is to deliver collection-oriented proactive solutions for creditor clients and legal protection-oriented strategies for debtor clients.