100 Data Breaches by the UK Home Office
The UK Home Office was responsible for at least 100 instances of data breaches that violated the country’s data protection laws, according to a report published last month by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration.
A legal primer on project finance in Turkey
Turkey has experienced an infrastructure boom over the past decade with a variety of projects being completed. Current projects include: Istanbul’s new airport, Kanal Istanbul, the Istanbul Grand Tunnel (the world’s first three-story tunnel), the Northern Marmara Highway, The Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (“TANAP”) project, which transports Azerbaijani gas to Turkey, and the upcoming Halkalı-Kapıkule high-speed train …
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Legal considerations for energy projects in Turkey
Few countries are better located from a strategic standpoint than Turkey. Acting as the gateway between southeast Europe and the Middle East, being able to navigate the country’s legal and regulatory system is imperative when planning largescale energy and pipeline projects such as recently inaugurated TANAP.
Blowing Hot and Cold
Turkey needs to do more to reduce its emissions. But is this coal-producing nation doing enough to develop the renewables that will increase national energy security and cut the country’s dependence on imported oil and gas?
Winds of change – the case for renewable energy in Turkey
As one of the world’s fastest growing energy markets, Turkey has been increasing its drive towards greater self-sufficiency for several years. To satisfy its annual 300bn kilowatts of electricity consumption, the current energy mix has been quite well-balanced: a quarter of electricity generation is hydro-based, while roughly a third comes from natural gas and another …
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Tips For Investing In Turkey
Partner Seray Özsoy examines the key legislation and frameworks companies should consider when merging or acquiring businesses in Turkey.
What are an Employer’s Rights in relation to the Spread of COVID-19?
The rapidly spreading Coronavirus disease has brought about several queries from both the employer’s and the employee’s point of view, particularly due to the absence of any formal guidance provided in our legislation for these scenarios. Initially, the Ministry for Health had issued guidance advising individuals to self-quarantine as a precautionary measure. This has been …
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Amended Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information Now Governs Virtual Assets
The amendment to the Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information (hereinafter, the “Specified Financial Information Act”), which defines cryptocurrency as a “virtual asset” and focuses on a reporting system for cryptocurrency exchanges, was ratified in the National Assembly’s plenary session on March 5, 2020.
Regulation and Opportunity in Turkey’s Energy Markets
Turkey’s energy market is on the cusp of significant change. At present, more than 90% of the country’s crude oil is delivered through imports while it is also heavily dependent on neighbouring Russia for natural gas. The government’s stated policy objective is to liberalise the energy sector, which will ultimately allow private sector energy companies …
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Turkey: International Trademark Registration
I. INTRODUCTION Since the service industry is constantly changing and developing, the need to offer and market the goods and services of the leading companies in the international area is increasing. In light of these developments, the recognition and protection of intellectual and industrial property rights in the international area become even more important with …
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