Insights

Notes from the front lines of Turkish business law.

Practical guides and analysis for foreign investors, founders and counsel navigating the Turkish legal landscape.

Corporate & Commercial

Ending a Distributorship in Türkiye: The Portfolio Indemnity Trap

Why terminating a Turkish distributor or agent can trigger a portfolio (goodwill) indemnity under Article 122 of the Commercial Code.

April 2026 Read more
Corporate & Commercial

Shareholders' Agreements in Turkish Joint Ventures

Drag-along, tag-along, veto rights and deadlock — and where they collide with the Turkish Commercial Code.

March 2026 Read more
Disputes & Enforcement

Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in Türkiye

How the New York Convention and the International Arbitration Law govern recognition of foreign awards in Türkiye.

February 2026 Read more
Corporate & Commercial

Konkordato: Financial Restructuring for Companies in Türkiye

How the concordat process under the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law gives a distressed company breathing room from creditors.

January 2026 Read more
Intellectual & Industrial Property

A Paradigm Shift in Industrial Property Law: The 2025 Administrative Cancellation Regime

How TÜRKPATENT's new administrative cancellation mechanism and the 2025 regulation reshape trademark strategy.

November 2025 Read more
Immigration & Citizenship

Understanding Deportation in Türkiye

Grounds for removal, entry bans under Law No. 6458, and how to challenge a deportation decision.

March 2025 Read more
Disputes & Enforcement

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Türkiye: Key Considerations

Recognition and enforcement under MÖHUK (Law No. 5718) — reciprocity, requirements and pitfalls.

February 2025 Read more
Regulatory & Sectoral

Understanding Medical Malpractice Laws in Türkiye

Liability, limitation periods and compensation in Turkish medical negligence claims.

January 2025 Read more
Corporate & Commercial

Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions in the Turkish Corporate Sector

Deal drivers, market trends and lessons from landmark Turkish M&A transactions.

December 2024 Read more
Banking, Finance & Tax

Customs Duty in Türkiye: A Comprehensive Guide

Customs Law No. 4458, duty types, valuation and penalties under the Anti-Smuggling Law.

November 2024 Read more
Disputes & Enforcement

Mandatory Mediation in Turkish Law: An Overview

Where mediation is a precondition to litigation in employment and commercial disputes.

October 2024 Read more
Regulatory & Sectoral

Türkiye's Rent Regulations: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants

Rent increase caps, TBK Arts. 344–345 and the balance of landlord and tenant rights.

September 2024 Read more