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Nuclear Energy Law & Regulatory Compliance
TL;DR — Quick Summary What does nuclear energy legal support cover? Nuclear energy legal support connects licensing, regulatory communication, project contracts, procurement, construction risk, safety
Foreign Direct Investment Legal Advisory
TL;DR — Quick Summary What should foreign investors review first? Foreign direct investment legal review should start with the investment structure, sector restrictions, shareholder model,
International Business & Commercial Disputes
TL;DR — Quick Summary How should an international business dispute be assessed? An international business dispute should be assessed by reading the contract, jurisdiction clause,
Corporate and Commercial Law
Trusted Corporate Law Consultants Running a business can be legally demanding, especially for international companies. This is where trusted corporate law consultants come in, offering
Immigration and Residence Permits
How should a residence or immigration file be prepared? A residence or immigration file should match the applicant’s actual purpose in Turkey, the available documents,
Compensation Lawsuits
AI Summary & Executive Brief Compensation lawsuits(tazminat davaları) allow individuals and businesses to recover material damages(maddi tazminat) and moral damages(manevi tazminat) for harm caused by
Technology Law, Data Privacy (KVKK) & Cryptocurrency Regulations in Turkey
Technology platforms operating locally must comply with Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK No. 6698), which mirrors GDPR but has restrictive provisions on cross-border data transfers.
Corporate Tax Optimization, Transfer Pricing & Customs Law
The applicable corporate tax ecosystem requires preemptive structuring to protect foreign capital from double taxation and severe evasion penalties under Tax Procedures Law No. 213,
Employment Law, Work Permits & Executive Terminations in Turkey
Turkish labor law operates under the Employee Protection Principle (İşçiyi Koruma İlkesi) enshrined in Labor Law No. 4857. Terminating employees requires strict procedural compliance including
Real Estate Law and Property Acquisition in Turkey: Buy With Due Diligence, Not Assumptions
Quick Answer Buying property in Turkey can look simple when the deal is presented as a broker-led closing. Legally, it is not simple. Foreign buyers

Family Issues and Divorce Cases
Quick Answer International divorce and family law matters should handle marriage, children, property, support, foreign judgments and enforcement together. A cross-border family file is strongest

Deportation Orders and Entry Bans in Turkey: What to Do First
Quick Answer What should you do first after a deportation or entry ban issue? After a deportation decision, entry ban, or immigration detention issue, the

Citizenship By Investment
TL;DR Turkish Citizenship by Investment is processed within the broader legal category of exceptional acquisition of citizenship. The statutory anchor is the Turkish Citizenship Law

Maritime Trade Law and Transport Law
Quick Answer Maritime and shipping law work in Turkey should begin with the transport documents, cargo timeline, port records, insurance position and dispute forum. The

International Arbitration in Turkey: Commercial Counsel for Cross-Border Disputes
Turkey-linked arbitration strategy usually turns on clause design, seat selection, interim relief, and award enforcement more than on abstract arbitration theory. Law No. 4686, the

Efficient Debt Collection & Asset Confiscation Services
handling the complexities of debt collection and asset confiscation requires a deep understanding of the legal framework, strategic planning, and potentially, legal action. This article

Establishing Companies
Company formation : the extractable overview Company formation starts with entity choice and filing sequence, not with a registry form. A clean setup usually runs

International Commercial Litigation
TL;DR — Quick Summary What should be checked before commercial litigation? Before commercial litigation in Turkey, counsel should check jurisdiction, governing law, limitation periods, evidence,

Jurisdiction of Criminal Cases
Quick Answer Criminal defense for foreigners in Turkey requires immediate control of the accusation, custody status, translation, statement record, evidence and immigration consequences. Early procedural
Reviewed by Av. Serkan Kara
Review scope: “Serka Law Practice Areas”. Managing Partner, Serka Law Firm • Istanbul Bar Association No. 53770 • LL.B. Uludağ University • CUSL University of Cologne
