New Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff Takes Effect in Turkey

The Union of Turkish Bar Associations has introduced a new Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff that took effect on November 3, 2026. The schedule was published in the Official Gazette, issue 33419, and applies to legal services nationwide.

The regulation covers court cases, enforcement proceedings, mediation processes, criminal cases, and legal aid. It also addresses attorney fees that must be paid to the opposing party when required by law.

“Attorney fees cannot be determined below the minimum attorney fee tariff.”

Under the new rules, attorney fees cannot be set below the tariff minimum. If parties fail to sign a fee agreement, or if their agreement is deemed invalid, courts will calculate fees according to the schedule.

For monetary disputes or disputes that can be valued in money, fees will be calculated based on the relevant provisions. Courts may not award attorney fees below the minimum amounts specified in the tariff.

The tariff details how fees are determined, when full or half fees apply, and how calculations are made in enforcement and mediation. Monetary limits for enforcement proceedings and mediation are specifically highlighted.

The regulation also covers legal consultation outside of lawsuits and contract drafting. Attorneys may charge for these services according to the new minimum standards.

The announcement was made through a circular issued by the presidency of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations. Lawyers, citizens planning to file lawsuits, and parties in legal disputes are directly affected.