Learn what business and corporate law means, how it affects company formation, governance, contracts, compliance, shareholder rights, mergers, disputes, and long-term business growth. Introduction Business and corporate law sits at the heart of modern commercial life. Every company, whether it is a newly formed startup, a family-owned enterprise, a technology scale-up, or a multinational group, […]
Learn the fundamentals of business and corporate law, including company formation, corporate governance, contracts, compliance, shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, employment issues, disputes, and risk management. Introduction Business and Corporate Law is one of the most important legal fields for entrepreneurs, companies, investors, directors, and shareholders. It shapes how a company is created, how it […]
Delay Damages in Shipping and “Demurrage / Detention” Disputes: How They Arise, How They’re Calculated, and How to Win ThemDelay is the quiet profit-killer of maritime trade. A vessel arrives “almost” on time, cargo is “nearly” ready, paperwork is “about” to clear—and suddenly the bill contains a line item that dwarfs the freight: demurrage, detention, […]
How to Set Up a FinTech Company in Türkiye: A Lawyer’s Practical Guide (2026) Launching a fintech is not “just” incorporating a company and building an app. In Türkiye, your business model determines your regulator, licensing burden, compliance costs, and even your product roadmap. As counsel, the fastest way I help founders reduce risk is […]
1. Introduction In the globalized economy, cross-border secured transactions are increasingly common. Foreign lenders, financial institutions, and investors often seek to establish or enforce security interests — such as mortgages, pledges, or guarantees — over assets located in Turkey. However, the enforcement of foreign security interests (“foreign collateral rights”) in Turkey raises complex legal issues […]
Handled correctly, Turkish tax law does not have to be a trap – it can be a competitive advantage that increases your net return instead of eroding it.
1. Legal Framework Applicable to Foreign-Flag Vessels 1.1 Key pieces of Turkish legislation Foreign-flag vessels trading to Turkey must be analysed primarily against four domestic pillars: These rules apply regardless of the flag or chosen contract law. Even where the bill of lading is subject to English law and London arbitration, mandatory Turkish provisions can […]
1. Legal Nature of a Branch Office in Turkey 1.1. Branch vs. Company: Not a Separate Legal Entity Under Turkish law, a branch is an extension of a foreign company operating in Turkey, but not a separate legal entity. It has: However, the foreign company remains fully liable for the branch’s obligations. The branch does […]