ArticleFreelance WorkIn recent years, effects and dynamics such as the acceleration of technological developments and the pandemic have started to change traditional ways of working around the world. TurkeyEmployment and HREgemenoglu
ArticleInstances Recognized As Work Hours Per The Employment Law And Their Impact On Calculating Severance Pay And Annual LeaveIn accordance with Article 3 of the Regulation on Working Hours under the Turkish Labor Code, "working time" refers to the duration that an employee spends at work.TurkeyEmployment and HREgemenoglu
ArticleDraft Regulation On Türkiye's Green Taxonomy Is Open For Public ConsultationThe Draft Regulation on Türkiye's Green Taxonomy has been announced and is now available for public consultation by the Directorate of Climate Change, an entity affiliated with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye.TurkeyEnvironmentEgemenoglu
ArticleAttachment Of Residential Properties Pursuant To Article 79/A Of The Enforcement And Bankruptcy Law And The Issues Encountered In Practice With The New AmendmentThe immunity of the domicile within the scope of protecting individuals' private lives, is explicitly stated in international treaties and the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye, and is protected at the highest level within the hierarchy of norms. TurkeyInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringEgemenoglu
ArticleThe Court Of Cassatıon's Reversal Of Its Jurısprudence On The "Advance Tıtle DeedConstruction contracts in exchange for land shares, or more commonly referred to as construction contracts in exchange for independent units, constitute a widespread practice in the construction market in our country.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionEgemenoglu
ArticleCan Employers Recover The Cost Of Training Provıded To Employees?Employers may provide training opportunities to their employees in order to develop a qualified workforce and maintain the competitive advantage derived from employing skilled personnel. In return, employees may be required to undertake to remain employed by the employer for a certain period, with training agreements stipulating that the cost of the training will be reimbursed if the employee leaves before the expiry of the agreed period. TurkeyEmployment and HREgemenoglu
ArticleWhat Is OFAC? Its Strategic Importance For Investors And Areas Of ApplicationAs the world changes and with each passing day, one of the terms we encounter more frequently is "OFAC".TurkeyInternational LawEgemenoglu
ArticleM&A Dynamics In Publicly Traded Companies: New Investment Strategies Through Borsa IstanbulIn recent years, IPOs in Turkey have reached record levels. In 2023 and 2024, a large number of companies started trading in Borsa Istanbul as a result of initial public offerings (IPO) transactions. TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawEgemenoglu
ArticleThe Agent's Right To Claim Goodwill Indemnity (Portfolio Compensation) Pursuant To Article 122 Of The TCCIn accordance with both the clear provision of the law and the accepted and well-known definition in the doctrine; agents are natural persons or companies whose field of activity is to act as an intermediary in contracts concerning a commercial enterprise or to perform them on behalf of that enterprise.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawEgemenoglu
ArticleTransfer Fee: Legal Characterization And Practical ApplicationThe concept of a transfer fee is not directly defined in the Turkish Labor Code; its framework and legal nature in practice have largely been shaped by the decisions of the Court of Cassation (Turkey).TurkeyEmployment and HREgemenoglu
ArticleLegal Consequences Of The Concordat Period For Secured CreditorsA concordat is a legal mechanism under enforcement law that allows a debtor who is unable, or likely to be unable, to pay its due debts to settle those debts or restructure its business under the supervision of the court, ...TurkeyInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringEgemenoglu
ArticleNew Regulations Introduced With The 8th Judicial PackageThe Law No. 7499 on the Amendment of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Certain Laws ("Law"), which contains amendments and new regulations known as the "8th Judicial Package"...TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationEgemenoglu
ArticleAmendments Introduced By Law No. 7582 Under Century Of Türkiye Strong Hub For Investment ProgrammeThe “Century of Türkiye Strong Hub for Investment Programme”, announced on 24 April 2026, represents a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s position as a regional hub for international investment, finance, services and management activities. TurkeyTaxEgemenoglu
ArticleEmployment Incentives In TurkeyThe agreement will expire with the ending of the term set out in the agreement, the employment of the participants, and the termination of the agreement.TurkeyEmployment and HREgemenoglu
ArticleHave You Still Not Taken Advantage Of The Employment Incentives?On-the-job training programs are intended for the unemployed people to get trained at the workplaces meeting the key conditions, thus reinforcing their previous theoretical knowledge and gaining professional experience. TurkeyEmployment and HREgemenoglu
ArticleCash Compensatıon In Case Of Cancellatıon Of DısposıtıonAgainst the debtor who does not pay his debts with the intention of harming his creditor, the third party's obligation to pay compensation...TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationEgemenoglu
ArticleAmendment To The Regulation On The Implementation Of Law No. 6306: New Rules In Decision - Making Processes1. Introduction The regulation1 published in the Official Gazette dated February 4, 2026, amending the Regulation on the Implementation of Law No. 6306 ("Regulation"), sets out important provisions regarding the procedures and principles for decision-making among co-owners, particularly in urban transformation applications concerning parcels containing risky areas and risky buildings.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionEgemenoglu
ArticleA New Phase In The Liability Of E-Commerce Marketplaces Towards Consumers: The Constitutional Court’s Annulment DecisionBy its decision dated 12.02.2026 and numbered E.2024/187, K.2026/42, the Constitutional Court (the “Court”) annulled two important statutory provisions limiting the liability of intermediary service providers towards consumers in the field of e-commerce, on the grounds that they were unconstitutional. TurkeyConsumer ProtectionEgemenoglu
Article"6" Golden Rules That Guide The Disclosure Letter In M&A ProcessesIn mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, one of the most important sections of share purchase agreements consists of the representations and warranties provided by the seller to the buyer. The accuracy of these representations directly affects the risk associated with the transaction for both the buyer and the seller. The disclosure letter, as an integral part of share transfer transactions, plays a crucial role in determining the allocation of risks related to the seller's representations and warranties.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawEgemenoglu
ArticleSuretyship In Terms Of Enforcement Law And Law Of ObligationsSuretyship is a legal institution to provide assurance (guarantorship) with the aim of providing personal suretyship.TurkeyInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringEgemenoglu