Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Oktay Feridun & Partners

A law office of advocates registered with the Cyprus Turkish Bar Association. This page provides basic information about the office, its contact channels and general notes on TRNC legislation.

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Our team
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01About

The firm

Oktay Feridun ve Ortakları is a law and legal consultancy office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), founded by Oktay Feridun in 1977. The office practises before the courts and administrative authorities of the TRNC.

02Areas in which the office works

Areas of Work

01Civil litigation and appeals
02Criminal law
03Administrative law and Supreme Administrative Court cases
04Family law and family proceedings
05Corporate law, mergers and acquisitions
06Banking, finance and enforcement
07Real estate, tenancy and land registry matters
08Contract law
09Employment law
10Tax law

This list indicates, for information only, the areas in which the office works; it is not a claim of specialisation or an offer of services.

03Advocates

Our Team

Founding PartnerOktay Feridun (Late)1923 – 2019

Oktay Feridun began his legal studies at Lincoln's Inn, London, in 1945 and returned to Cyprus in 1948. He practised as an advocate and served as a district judge; in 1960 he was appointed Deputy Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus, and after 1963 he served as Attorney General of the Turkish Cypriot administrations, retiring from that office. In 1983 he was elected a member of the TRNC Constituent Assembly and served as Minister of the Interior and Health from 13 December 1983 to 31 December 1984. He founded the office in 1977. He passed away on 28 September 2019.

In respectful memory.

PartnerSerhan Çinar

PartnerOktay Çinar

Senior AssociateArkun Zeka

AssociateDilem Nazif Çinar

AssociateCeyda Tatlı

AssociateCemur Soykök

AssociateTuan Işık

All advocates are registered with the Cyprus Turkish Bar Association.

04Legislation

Key Legislation in the TRNC

Short, general notes on some frequently referenced legislation. Always refer to official sources for the current text.

17/1981

Rent (Control) Law

Regulates residential and business tenancies within control areas (as amended by Laws 22/1981, 35/1982, 48/1983 and 27/2011). An order for recovery of possession of premises covered by the Law may be made only on the grounds listed in section 7. Proceedings under the Law are heard by the District Court where the property is located.

Source: Law 17/1981, as amended

52/2008 · 39/2024

Immovable Property Acquisition and Long-Term Lease (Foreigners) Law

Acquisition or long-term lease of immovable property by persons and entities who are not TRNC citizens requires Council of Ministers permission. The Law was amended in 2024, and in 2026 decrees having the force of law (63/2026 and 89/2026 of 7 August 2026) reset the number and size limits of property that may be acquired and the deadlines for registration and transfer. Because the limits change often, check the current text before any transaction.

Source: Official Gazette; KTTO law text

Cap. 113

Companies Law

Governs the formation, registration, management, capital, shareholder rights and winding-up of companies. It is modelled on the English Companies Act 1948. Company records are kept by the Official Receiver and Registrar of Companies.

Source: Cap. 113

Cap. 149

Contract Law

Governs the formation, validity, performance and breach of contracts and the consequences of breach. It is based on the Indian Contract Act 1872, and is interpreted in line with the principles of interpretation of English law (s. 2(1)).

Source: Cap. 149

Civil Procedure Rules

Civil Procedure Rules (HMUT)

Rules made by the Supreme Court under the Civil Procedure Law (Cap. 6), setting out in Orders and Rules the procedure in civil actions (issue, service, pleadings, interim orders, costs). The scale of costs in Appendix B is updated periodically; the 2026 scale was published on 1 January 2026.

Source: Supreme Court; Cyprus Turkish Bar Association

Cap. 6 · HMUT 2024

Enforcement of Judgments

Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules published in the Official Gazette on 29.08.2024 renewed enforcement procedure. They provide for blocking of bank deposits and deductions from salaries to be handled electronically, and allow a caveat to be entered on the relevant register for movables that may be attached under section 21 of Cap. 6 even if not registered in the debtor's name.

Source: mahkemeler.net — 2024 HMUT Amendment (No. 2) Rules

89/2007

Personal Data Protection Law

Sets the rules for processing personal data and the rights of data subjects. The Personal Data Protection Board, established under section 20, has been operating since March 2019. Transfers of data outside the TRNC and data combination require a licence under the Fees and Licensing Regulations published on 22 August 2024.

Source: kvkk.gov.ct.tr

For information only; this is not legal advice. Please consult an advocate about any specific situation.Last updated: 11 October 2026

05Bulletin

Official Gazette & Legislation Bulletin

Short, neutral notes on laws, regulations and decrees published in the Official Gazette. The bulletin is for information only.

07.08.2026

Decree having the force of law on property acquisition by foreigners (89/2026)

The decree replaced Decree 63/2026 on the same subject and reset the acquisition limits and the deadlines for registering contracts and transferring title.

01.01.2026

Civil Procedure Rules, Appendix B — 2026 scale of costs

The 2026 scale setting advocates' fees and costs items in civil actions has been published.

February 2025

Amendment to the Advocates (Practice and Etiquette) Regulations

The amendment revised the rules on the advertising ban, office signs and fee setting.

06Client Login

You can follow the status of your matters and the documents shared with you through the secure client portal.

Portal accounts are opened for clients registered by the office. For questions about your login details, please contact the office by email.

Client Portal Login

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07Contact

Office and Contact

The office can be reached by email or telephone, or through the contact form.

Office / TRNC

Nicosia

Müftü Raci Efendi Sok., Beliğ Paşa İş Hanı, Block B No: 1, 99010 Lefkoşa – TRNC

Tel +90 392 228 70 70
Fax +90 392 228 70 90

Email: info@oktayferidun.com

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