Türkiye’s New Climate Law: Implications For M&A Transactions

Climate regulation is increasingly moving from policy intent to legal reality, and, with it, into the core of transactional decision-making.

In Turkish M&A practice, climate-related considerations have generally been addressed within the broader scope of environmental compliance or ESG positioning. With Climate Law No. 7552 now in force, this approach may begin to shift. In that sense, the shift is less a break with the past than a formalisation of practices already familiar in more mature markets.

The new law marks an important step in Türkiye’s transition from policy-level climate commitments to a more structured regulatory framework. While framed as an environmental measure, its implications are likely to extend beyond compliance. For purchasers and sellers, the new framework is expected to shape how Turkish targets are assessed, valued, structured and managed post-closing.