Post-Investment Governance and Veto Rights: Board Structure, General Assembly and Shareholders’ Agreements For a foreign VC investing in a Turkish company, “Post-Investment Governance and Veto Rights: Board Structure, General Assembly and Shareholders’ Agreements” is not just a theoretical heading – it is the toolbox that determines how much real control and protection the investor has […]
Deadlock (Kilitlenme) Mechanisms: Shoot-out, Russian Roulette, Mediation & Arbitration Solutions in Turkish Joint Ventures For foreign investors entering 50–50 partnerships in Türkiye, deadlock (kilitlenme) mechanisms: shoot-out, Russian roulette, mediation & arbitration çözümleri are essential tools to prevent a promising joint venture from becoming permanently paralysed. In a typical Turkish structure, two shareholders each hold 50% […]
When an international investor asks “How are liquidation preference, anti-dilution and vesting mechanisms structured under Turkish law?”, the real concern is whether the familiar VC protections from common-law jurisdictions can be safely replicated under Turkish corporate law. The short answer is: they usually can – but only if the deal is carefully engineered through a […]
For international investors, “Crisis Communication and the Law: Reputation Management for VCs in Leaks, Data Breaches and Scandals” is no longer a theoretical topic. A single portfolio company’s leak, harassment scandal or data breach can quickly become a story about the venture capital fund itself, its culture and its governance. Legal exposure, regulatory scrutiny and […]
How Protected Is a VC Really in a Turkish Startup Bankruptcy or Concordato? When foreign investors look at the Turkish ecosystem, the question “how protected is a VC really in a Turkish startup bankruptcy or concordato?” is usually left to the last slide of the deck – until something goes wrong. Turkish law has its […]
IP Due Diligence: Who Really Owns the Start-up’s Intellectual Property? For any foreign investor looking at a Turkish tech or innovation company, one of the first questions in an IP review should be: “IP due diligence: who really owns the start-up’s intellectual property?” The start-up’s core value is usually its software, algorithms, brand, designs and […]
Inheritance in Turkey when a foreigner owning real estate or a company dies often raises complex questions about which country’s law applies, which court is competent and how heirs can actually transfer or liquidate assets in Turkey. For families living abroad, the combination of Turkish succession rules, private international law and corporate rules can be […]
Trademark Opposition for Likelihood of Confusion in Türkiye: How to Resolve It Lawfully One of the most frequent disputes in trademark registration is an opposition based on likelihood of confusion—that is, a prior trademark owner objects to your application on the ground that consumers may believe your mark and goods/services originate from the same undertaking. […]
Payment Instruments, Checks–Promissory Notes, and Security Packages in Turkey: Disputes, Priority, and Fast-Track Enforcement Scope & context. Foreign investors extending credit to Turkish counterparties routinely rely on a mix of payment instruments (checks, promissory notes), bank guarantees, and in rem securities (pledges, mortgages, commercial enterprise pledges). Turkish law offers robust enforcement routes—especially bill-of-exchange (kambiyo) proceedings—provided […]
Vessel Detention, Bill of Lading Forgery Allegations, and Chain Liability — A Legal Guide for Maritime Stakeholders Scenario: A vessel is detained by Port State Control (PSC) or customs authorities due to alleged document irregularities or fraud in the bill of lading (B/L)—for instance, false cargo description, manipulated origin, forged signature or stamp, or post-issuance […]