Introduction The Turkish Administrative Law (Türk İdare Hukuku) governs the organization, powers, and actions of the public administration in Turkey. It sets the legal framework for how ministries, municipalities, regulatory bodies, and other administrative authorities interact with individuals and businesses. For foreigners, understanding the Turkish Administrative Law is particularly important, as it affects daily life […]
Introduction The Turkish Constitutional Law (Türk Anayasa Hukuku) is the backbone of the legal and political system in Turkey. It is codified in the 1982 Constitution of the Republic of Turkey (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Anayasası), which has been amended multiple times, most recently with significant reforms in 2010 and 2017. For both Turkish citizens and foreigners […]
Introduction The Turkish Family Law (Türk Aile Hukuku) is a core part of the Turkish Civil Code (Türk Medeni Kanunu – TMK, No. 4721). It regulates marriage, divorce, property regimes, custody, parental authority, and guardianship. These provisions are not only important for Turkish citizens but also for foreigners who live in Turkey, marry Turkish citizens, […]
Introduction The Turkish Law of Persons (Türk Kişiler Hukuku) constitutes the foundation of private law in Turkey, governing the legal status of both individuals and legal entities. Codified in the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 (Türk Medeni Kanunu – TMK), the Law of Persons regulates the beginning and end of legal personality, capacity to act, […]
Introduction The Turkish Criminal Law (Türk Ceza Hukuku) is primarily codified in the Turkish Penal Code No. 5237 (Türk Ceza Kanunu – TCK), which came into force in 2005. Its General Provisions (Genel Hükümler) set out the core rules that apply to all crimes and punishments. These provisions are the backbone of the criminal justice […]
Introduction The Turkish Law of Obligations (Türk Borçlar Kanunu – TBK) is the foundation of private law in Turkey, setting the rules for how contracts are formed, how obligations are fulfilled, and what happens when they are breached. For foreigners engaging in contracts, investments, or even day-to-day transactions in Turkey, understanding the basic framework of […]
Introduction The Turkish Court System (Türk Mahkeme Sistemi) forms the backbone of justice in Turkey, ensuring the rule of law and the fair resolution of disputes. Understanding how Turkish courts are structured is essential for both citizens and foreign investors who interact with the legal system. The Turkish Court System consists of several layers and […]
“Latin legal phrases continue to play a central role in modern contract law. Whether you are drafting an agreement, negotiating business terms, or giving legal advice, these phrases shape how obligations are understood and enforced. In this article, we will explore eight of the most important Latin legal phrases, explain their meaning, and show their […]
Introduction Obligation law (Borçlar Hukuku) forms the very foundation of private law in Turkey, regulating the legal relationships that arise between parties whenever an obligation is created—whether by contract, tort, unjust enrichment, or statutory provisions. At the core of this system lies the concept of performance (ifa), the act by which the obligor (debtor) fulfills […]