Introduction Limitation periods for compensation claims in Turkey are among the most critical issues in civil litigation, traffic accident claims, workplace accident cases, medical malpractice disputes, insurance compensation claims, commercial lawsuits, consumer disputes and wrongful death cases. A compensation claim may be legally justified, supported by strong evidence and financially significant; however, if it is […]
Auditing in Joint Stock Companies Auditing, in its broadest definition, is the process of independently and professionally examining, verifying, and reporting whether an institution’s activities, financial data, and managerial decisions comply with predetermined standards, legal regulations, the articles of association, and the principle of good faith. In the law of joint stock companies, auditing is […]
For international entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and institutional investors seeking to position themselves within Eurasia’s primary commercial crossroads, Turkey offers a dynamic, highly integrated market framework. As a member of the European Union Customs Union and boasting a strategic geographic position spanning Europe and Asia, Turkey has aligned its corporate legislation directly with global standards. The […]
In the contemporary landscape of international corporate finance, cross-border transactional engineering, and structural tax planning, selecting the optimal legal vehicle is one of the most critical decisions a legal architect, institutional investor, or entrepreneur can make. The choice between a Joint-Stock Corporation (JSC) and a Limited Liability Company (LLC) governs a vast array of outcomes, […]
For corporate attorneys, institutional investors, and startup founders, the architecture of equity ownership is not merely a financial registry; it is a strategic defense system. A fundamental tenant of corporate theory is the free transferability of shares, a principle designed to maximize liquidity, invite capital investment, and provide exit horizons for equity holders. However, in […]
When entrepreneurs, executive board members, and corporate counsel design an enterprise’s organizational structure, their foundational motivation is almost universally the preservation of the corporate veil. This classic legal fiction treats a commercial enterprise as a distinct juridical person, completely separating the company’s financial failures and contractual debts from the personal bank accounts, real estate investments, […]
Introduction Turkey is one of the most strategically located jurisdictions for international trade, manufacturing, logistics, technology, real estate investment and regional headquarters operations. Its connection between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa makes the country attractive for both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. However, doing business in Turkey requires more than company formation, […]
Introduction Municipal council zoning amendments in Turkey are among the most important legal instruments affecting land value, construction rights, public facilities, urban density, green areas, transportation systems, commercial development and property ownership. A single municipal council decision may change a parcel from residential to commercial use, increase building density, reduce green space, create a road, […]
Introduction Effective remorse in Turkish drug crimes is one of the most important legal mechanisms that may reduce or even eliminate criminal punishment in narcotics-related cases. Under Turkish criminal law, drug offences are treated as serious crimes against public health and public order. However, the Turkish Penal Code also recognizes that a suspect or defendant […]
Introduction The right to privacy is one of the core protections under Turkish constitutional law. It protects the individual’s personal sphere, family life, private communications, personal data, reputation, identity, bodily and moral autonomy, and freedom from arbitrary interference by public authorities or private actors. In modern legal systems, privacy is not limited to the secrecy […]