ArticleNew Regional Appeal Courts Now OperationalPrior to 20 July 2016, appeals from the decisions of the first instance courts were made to the Court of Appeal in Ankara.TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationErsoy Bilgehan
ArticlePossible Effects Of Covid-19 On Contracts: HardshipThe Covid-19 virus, which has affected the whole world, has brought our daily lives to a halt because of the danger it poses and it is expected to do so in the months ahead.TurkeyCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ersoy Bilgehan
ArticlePrivate Employment Agencies Are Now Authorized To Provide Temporary WorkersThe Labour Code numbered 4857 has been amended with the "Law Amending the Labour Law and Turkish Labour Agency Law" ("Amending Law") numbered 6715 adopted on 06.05.2016. TurkeyEmployment and HRErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleTurkey To Centralize Marketing Consents In A New Electronic System Resembling Do-Not-Disturb RegistriesPursuant to the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Commercial Communication and Commercial Electronic Messages ("Regulation") that was published in the Official Gazette dated 4 January 2020 TurkeyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleRegulation On Data Controllers' Registry Is Published In The Official Gazette, Here Is What's Next For The Registration ObligationsThe Regulation on Data Controllers' Registry (the "Regulation"), yet another anticipated regulation to be drafted within the framework of the Data Protection LawTurkeyPrivacyErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleChanges To The Licensing Process In The New Turkish Electricity Market LegislationThe new Electricity Market Law (the "New Law") that came into force on March 30, 2013 brought some changes to the licensing procedures, especially for the generation licenses. TurkeyEnergy and Natural ResourcesErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleThe Empty Vessel Makes The Greatest SoundThis quotation, discussed fiercely among literary circles, is from Shakespeare's play Henry V (4. 4. 68-9). Shakespeare obviously does not refer to ships...TurkeyTransportErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleCOVID-19 Insights: Our Legal Guidance For BusinessesThe novel coronavirus (Covid-19 disease) is having a deep impact on commercial life and gives rise to significant risks and challenges for businesses from all sectors.TurkeyCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ersoy Bilgehan
ArticleEnvironmental Marine Pollution Fines Revised For 2021Pursuant to Article 20 of the Turkish Environmental Code no. 2872 (the "Code"), fines are imposed on vessels for causing pollution in Turkish waters through discharge of petroleum products...TurkeyEnvironmentErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleEnvironmental Marine Pollution Fines Revised For 2022Pursuant to Article 20 of the Turkish Environmental Code no. 2872 (the "Code"), fines are imposed on vessels for causing pollution in Turkish waters through discharge of petroleum products, dirty ballast, garbage...TurkeyEnvironmentErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleMarine Pollution Fines Revised For 2024Pursuant to Article 20 of the Turkish Environmental Code no. 2872 ("Code"), fines are imposed on vessels for causing pollution in Turkish waters through discharge of petroleum products...TurkeyEnvironmentErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleRevised Environmental Marine Pollution Fines For 2017The tariff below contains the updated rates for the year 2017 and will enter into force on 1 January 2017. TurkeyEnvironmentErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleRevised Environmental Marine Pollution Fines For 2020Pursuant to Article 20 of the Turkish Environmental Code no. 2872 (the "Code"), fines are imposed on vessels for causing pollution in Turkish waters through discharge of petroleum productsTurkeyEnvironmentErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleParliament Finally Passes The Long Awaited Data Protection LawAt present, Turkish data protection landscape comprises various provisions scattered among diverse codes and regulations, and the interpretation thereof by the courts. TurkeyPrivacyErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleData Protection Law Becomes Fully Effective In Just Over A Week, Administrative Fines Can Reach As High As TRY 1,000,000As our readers will recall from our article dated 11 April 2016, the Law on the Protection of Personal Data ("Data Protection Law") was published in the Official Gazette on 7 April 2016...TurkeyPrivacyErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleD&O Liability Insurance Under The New Turkish Commercial CodeDirectors and officers are increasingly exposed to investigations, regulatory enforcement actions and lawsuits which press demand for Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O Insurance). TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleRecently Published Regulation Sets The Legal Standards For Consumer Loan AgreementsThe Regulation on Consumer Loan Agreements was published in the Official Gazette dated May 22, 2015 ("Regulation"). TurkeyFinance and BankingErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleData Protection Authority Publishes Draft Regulation On Data Controllers' Registry , Registration Dates Are Yet To Be DeclaredThe Turkish Data Protection Authority ("Authority") has announced via its website that it is still working on the secondary legislation concerning the Registry and the technical infrastructure to be...TurkeyPrivacyErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleR.O.T. Prime Ministry Undersecretariat Of Treasury Publishes New Circular On Islamic Insurance (Taqaful Insurance)On, 20th September 2017 ,The Undersecretariat of Treasury of Turkish Prime Minister's Office published a circular on ‘'Working Principles and Operating Procedures for Participation Insurance''.TurkeyInsuranceErsoy Bilgehan
ArticleReforms To The Law On Pledges Of Movable Property: Business Enterprises In Turkey Expected To Enjoy Easier Access To Finance SourcesIn recent years, Turkey has witnessed the enactment of various legislative instruments aimed at preventing the global economic crisis affecting the stability of the Turkish economy and contributing toward its consistent growth. TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawErsoy Bilgehan