In secured finance, a pledge is not only a contract—it is also a publicity mechanism. Lenders extend credit on the assumption that their security interest will be visible to third parties and enforceable against competing claims. This is why registry systems are so important. In Turkey, enterprise-related pledges and movable security structures rely heavily on […]
A security interest is only as valuable as its enforceability. Lenders may spend months negotiating a pledge package, registering it, and monitoring collateral—yet the real test arrives when the debtor defaults. At that point, the creditor’s question is not theoretical: How do we turn pledged enterprise assets into cash recovery, and how long will it […]
In secured lending, the real value of collateral is not merely that a creditor has a pledge—it is where that creditor ranks when multiple parties claim rights over the same asset pool. This ranking is commonly referred to as priority. Priority becomes decisive in default and insolvency because it determines which creditor gets paid first […]
Foreign investors entering Turkey often focus on corporate set-up, tax, and regulatory licensing. Yet when it comes to financing—whether through bank debt, shareholder loans, private credit, or supply-chain funding—the most decisive issue is frequently collateral. In many sectors, the value of a Turkish operating company sits primarily in movable assets: machinery, equipment, inventory, receivables, and […]
In commercial finance, the lender’s primary concern is not whether the borrower can present an attractive business plan, but whether the lender can control downside risk if repayment fails. This is where security interests (teminat hakları) matter. In Turkey, security structures over commercial enterprises are shaped by a combination of classical civil-law concepts (pledge and […]
Secured transactions are central to commercial lending. Banks, investors, and trade creditors typically extend credit only when they can manage risk through enforceable security interests. In Turkey, one traditional security device used in business finance is the commercial enterprise pledge (commonly discussed in practice under the umbrella of “ticari işletme rehni”). The underlying logic is […]
How compensation claims work in Turkey—material and moral damages, evidence, limitation periods, settlement, and court strategy for victims and businesses. Compensation disputes are among the most common—and most emotionally charged—legal matters in Turkey. A serious traffic accident, a workplace injury, a medical error, a construction defect, a failed business deal, or a defaming post on […]
A practical guide to construction law in Turkey—contracts, permits, risk management, payment security, defects, delays, and dispute resolution. Construction Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Investors, Developers, Contractors, and Homebuyers Construction projects succeed or fail long before the concrete is poured. In practice, the “hard” part is often not engineering—it’s legal risk: land […]
Turkey’s advertising rules, influencer & green claims compliance, fines, and enforcement by the Advertising Board. Practical legal checklist for brands Advertising Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Brands, Agencies & Digital Platforms (2026) Running an advertising campaign in Turkey is rarely just a marketing decision—it is a legal compliance project. Turkey has a […]
How to obtain a residence permit in Turkey in 2026: permit types, required documents, fees, renewals, cancellations, and appeal options. 1) What is a Turkish Residence Permit—and who needs it? A residence permit (ikamet) is the legal authorization that allows a foreign national to stay in Türkiye beyond their visa/visa-exemption period, and typically longer than […]