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Notes from the law.
Recent legislative changes, notable court decisions, and ways to resolve frequently encountered legal questions.
- Corporate & Cross-Border
Minority Shareholder Rights in Turkish Companies
What foreign minority shareholders should know about information rights, audits, resolution challenges and protection in Turkish companies. - Individual Matters
Independent Work Permit Refusal in Turkiye: What Self-Employed Foreigners Should Know
A refused independent work permit affects a foreigner's ability to carry out a profession or business activity in Turkiye without an employer sponsor. - Individual Matters
Pre-Emption Rights of Co-Owners in Turkish Real Estate: When Can a Sale Be Challenged?
When a co-owner sells their share of jointly owned Turkish property to a third party, the other co-owners may have a legal right to step into the buyer's place. - Individual Matters
Is a Will Made Abroad Valid for Turkish Assets?
A will executed abroad can be valid for Turkish assets, but its form and content still need to satisfy Turkish conflict-of-law and inheritance rules. - Individual Matters
International Protection Refusal in Turkiye: Appeal Options
A refused international protection application in Turkiye can be appealed, and the outcome directly affects exposure to removal proceedings. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Insolvency of a Turkish Debtor: What Foreign Creditors Should Do
When a Turkish debtor becomes insolvent or enters composition proceedings, foreign creditors must register their claims and follow specific Turkish insolvency procedures to have any realistic chance of recovery. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Excluding the CISG in Contracts with Turkish Companies
Why parties dealing with Turkish companies should expressly decide whether to apply or exclude the CISG in international sales contracts. - Individual Matters
Deposit and Earnest Money Disputes in Turkish Property Purchases: What Buyers Should Know
Foreign buyers who pay a deposit before a formal title transfer face specific risks if the seller defaults or the deal falls through. - Individual Matters
Can a Foreign Divorce Ending a Same-Sex Marriage Be Recognised in Turkiye?
Recognition of a foreign divorce that ended a same-sex marriage raises a distinct public policy question under Turkish private international law. - Individual Matters
Power of Attorney for Legal Proceedings in Turkey from Abroad
A power of attorney issued abroad must be properly drafted, authenticated and translated before it can be used in Turkish legal proceedings. - Individual Matters
Why Does a Foreign Divorce Decree Need a Sworn Turkish Translation?
Turkish registries and courts require a certified sworn translation of a foreign divorce decree before it can be registered or relied upon. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Türkiye
A practical guide to enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Türkiye under the New York Convention, Law No. 5718 and Turkish court procedure. - Individual Matters
Can a Religious or Non-Judicial Foreign Divorce Be Recognised in Turkiye?
A divorce granted abroad by a religious authority or administrative body may or may not be recognised in Turkiye, depending on how it was formed. - Individual Matters
Apostille and Legalisation for Turkish Legal Procedures
Foreign public documents used in Turkish proceedings may need apostille, legalisation, sworn translation and procedural review. - Individual Matters
Administrative Detention in Turkey: Rights and Appeals for Foreigners
Foreigners under administrative detention in Turkey may challenge detention and request review of legality and conditions. - Individual Matters
Foreign Powers of Attorney for Turkish Land Registry Transactions
A foreign power of attorney for Turkish land registry work must satisfy specific title deed, authentication and translation requirements. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Public Policy and Defence Rights in Turkish Enforcement Cases
How Turkish courts examine public policy, service and defence rights when deciding whether to recognise or enforce foreign judgments in Türkiye. - Individual Matters
Work Permit, Residence Permit and Deportation Risk in Turkey
Work permit problems in Turkey can create residence, entry-ban and deportation risks if unlawful work or stay violations arise. - Individual Matters
Employer Mistakes That Lead to Work Permit Refusal in Turkey
Many Turkish work permit refusals are caused by employer-side document, quota, job description, salary or compliance problems. - Individual Matters
Residence Permit Cancellation in Turkiye: Grounds and Response
A residence permit in Turkiye can be cancelled during its validity period for reasons such as address failures, changed conditions or misuse of the permit's purpose. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Interest Claims Under the CISG Against Turkish Buyers and Sellers
The CISG entitles a party to interest on any sum in arrears from a Turkish counterparty, but leaves the applicable rate to domestic law, making the choice of forum and governing law significant. - Individual Matters
Family Residence Permit Refusal in Turkiye: Grounds and Options
A refused family residence permit affects the ability of a spouse, child or other qualifying family member to remain in Turkiye with the sponsor. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Interim Relief Pending Enforcement of a Foreign Arbitral Award in Turkiye
A creditor can seek provisional attachment or other interim measures in Turkiye while enforcement proceedings for a foreign arbitral award are ongoing. - Corporate & Cross-Border
Choice of Law Clauses in Turkish Sales Contracts: Do They Exclude the CISG?
A generic choice-of-law clause naming Turkish law in a sales contract with a Turkish company does not automatically exclude the CISG, and foreign parties should draft such clauses with care to get the intended result.
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