Category: Insights

This part serves as a knowledge hub for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of various legal topics in Turkey. Through a collection of well-researched articles, expert opinions, and up-to-date information, the Lawblog offers valuable insights into complex legal issues. Whether you’re a legal professional, a business owner, or simply curious about legal matters, our blog provides accessible explanations, real-world examples, and thought-provoking discussions to help you navigate the intricate world of law. The materials are not intended to provide legal advice for specific circumstances and should not be relied upon in place of professional advice and judgement. The content of this section is for general informational and educational purposes only. The information on this section may not present the most up-to-date legal information. Readers should contact our attorney for legal advice regarding any particular legal matter.

Turkish Gold Market Risks Remedies Operation Türkiye Turkey Legal Framework Enforcement compliance lawyer law firm irregularities smuggling

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Oct2025
Türkiye’s gold sector spans the full value chain: exploration and mining, primary production and refining, import and export, exchange trading and custody, jewelry manufacturing, and retail. Public authorities coordinate and supervise different links in this chain  - MAPEG for mining rights and operations, the Ministry of Trade and Customs for ... More Information
12 October 2025Admin
Sanctions Evasion Implementation Priorities Türkiye Turkey Law Typologies Networks Remedies US EU Russia Iran lawyer law firm Trade OFAC AML

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Oct2025
Türkiye occupies a pivotal position at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, the Black Sea and the Caucasus. Its ports, free zones, overland corridors and banking links make it a natural hub for legitimate trade and finance - but the very same advantages can, if poorly governed, be exploited ... More Information
9 October 2025Admin
Iran Sanctions Türkiye Asset Freezes Enforcement Regime Legal Framework Practical Dimensions Law Firm Attorney Advisory Services Atomic Energy

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Oct2025
Türkiye has frozen the assets of persons and entities linked to Iran’s nuclear program under a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on 1 October 2025 (Decision No. 10438, EK-5 update). The measure relies on UNSC Resolution 2231 (2015) and Türkiye’s domestic implementation via Law No. 7262 on preventing ... More Information
7 October 2025Admin
Explore trusteeship in Turkish corporate law legal basis TMSF practice key cases guidance for foreign investors in cross-border transactions

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Sep2025
The concept of trusteeship (kayyım tayini) has become one of the most significant and debated mechanisms in Turkish corporate and criminal practice. It reflects the tension between the state’s responsibility to combat crime and safeguard economic order, and the fundamental rights of companies, shareholders, and investors to manage their assets ... More Information
14 September 2025Admin
Public Shootings Cross-Border Hits Criminal Networks Understanding Turkish Gang Wars in Europe European Criminal Networks Violence Lawyer law

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Aug2025
In recent years, a series of violent killings and public shootings across European cities has drawn attention to a growing and alarming phenomenon: the spread of Turkish organized crime rivalries beyond Turkey’s borders. Once rooted in disputes over drug trafficking and control of diaspora neighborhoods, these conflicts are now playing ... More Information
30 August 2025Admin
Defense Industry Espionage Charges Turkey Military Legal Framework Cases Corporate Consequences Challenges Compliance Strategies Law Firm Spy

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Aug2025
Espionage has long been one of the most sensitive criminal offenses in the field of national security law. In particular, military espionage involves the unauthorized acquisition, disclosure, or transfer of information relating to a country’s defense capabilities, strategic assets, or military operations. Unlike ordinary criminal activity, espionage strikes at the ... More Information
29 August 2025Admin
Organized crime Turkey politics economy law key Global Index legal insights mafia Turkish state corruption compliance due diligence lawyer

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Aug2025
Turkish Organized crime is not simply a question of illegal markets or criminal gangs operating in isolation. In Turkey, it has historically intersected with politics, economics, and state institutions, creating a unique and complex phenomenon that has influenced the very fabric of governance. Far from being limited to underworld activity, ... More Information
27 August 2025Admin
Undercover agent Operations Turkey Legal Perspective Boundaries Practical Realities Law Enforcement Activities Attorney lawyer law entrapment

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Aug2025
In the modern era of complex and organized criminality, undercover operations in Turkey have become a critical tool, as traditional law enforcement techniques often prove insufficient in detecting and dismantling covert, hierarchical, and adaptable criminal structures. As criminal actors adopt more sophisticated methods - ranging from encrypted communications to decentralized ... More Information
2 August 2025Admin
Private Detective Operate Legal Türkiye Turkey Legal Framework Market Compliance surveillance Attorney law firm investigation evidence lawyer

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Jul2025
In Türkiye, operations of private detectives are becoming more visible, but the profession is not officially regulated by law. Unlike in some countries, there is no legal framework or licensing system for private detectives. According to Turkish law, only attorneys have the legal authority to collect evidence for use in ... More Information
31 July 2025Admin