Transportation of Goods Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Shippers, Carriers & Logistics Companies Turkey sits on one of the world’s busiest trade corridors, which means transportation disputes are not “rare exceptions”—they are a predictable business risk. Whether you ship by road from Istanbul to the EU, export via Turkish ports, move cargo […]
Capital Market Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Issuers, Investors, and Financial Institutions Turkey’s capital markets have expanded rapidly in recent years—driven by increased public offerings, a growing domestic investor base, and a more sophisticated regulatory framework. For companies considering an IPO, for investors assessing disclosure and governance risks, and for intermediaries providing […]
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 […]
Turkish International Transactions & Dispute Resolution Law | Arbitration, Courts, Enforcement Why this field matters for international deals involving Turkey International transactions are rarely “just a contract.” They are a package of legal risk decisions: governing law, dispute forum, enforceability, document formalities, interim protection, evidence, and cross-border collections. In practice, the best outcomes happen when […]
Energy and Mining Law in Turkey (2026) | Licensing, Permits, Compliance Why this matters for investors Energy and mining projects in Turkey sit at the intersection of public law permits, sector-specific licensing, environmental and social compliance, and contractual risk allocation (EPC, offtake, O&M, royalty/JV structures). The legal framework can be opportunity-rich—but it is also document-heavy […]
How pharmacy law works in Turkey: who can own a pharmacy, licensing and location rules, SGK reimbursement, pricing, advertising bans, inspections, sanctions, and how to stay compliant. Pharmacy Law in Turkey: A Practical Legal Guide for Pharmacies, Investors, and Healthcare Businesses Pharmacy law in Turkey sits at the intersection of public health, professional regulation, and […]
1) The Regulatory Map: Who Oversees What? Turkish banking and finance regulation is not handled by a single authority. Different segments of the market are supervised by different regulators, and transactions may require coordination across several regimes. Key authorities you will commonly encounter In practice, a single project (for example, a fintech platform offering wallet […]
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 […]
Filing a lawsuit is only the beginning of litigation in Türkiye. Before the court can meaningfully proceed—before deadlines start to run, before a defendant can be declared in default, and before a judgment can safely stand—the defendant must be properly served with the claim petition and subsequent court documents. In Turkish practice this is called […]