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.

A guide to Turkey’s energy transition, covering renewable energy, LNG, natural gas, storage, regulation, and key legal issues for investors

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Dec2025
Turkey’s energy sector is undergoing one of the most comprehensive transformations in its recent history. This transformation is driven by increasing electricity demand, rapid growth in renewable energy investments, the need for modernization of energy infrastructure, and the global shift toward low-carbon technologies. The legal and regulatory structure of the ... More Information
2 December 2025Admin
Analysis money laundering risks involving Turkish Politically Exposed Persons insights legal framework enforcement gaps AML compliance Turkey

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Nov2025
Domestic politically exposed persons represent one of the most sensitive categories within any anti-money laundering system. Their access to state power, discretion over public resources, and ability to influence administrative and regulatory decisions make them particularly vulnerable to corruption, self-dealing, and illicit enrichment. In Türkiye, where the state plays a ... More Information
30 November 2025Admin
Legal Analysis Passport Fraud Forgery Turkey Method Actor Legal Consequence Security Law Firm Lawyer Attorney Solicitor fake Turkish document

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Nov2025
Passport forgery remains one of the most significant challenges for border security and public order in Turkey. Although Turkish passports are produced with modern biometric technology and comply with international security standards, forged or fraudulently obtained passports continue to appear in criminal investigations, human-smuggling cases and illegal border-crossing attempts. Turkey’s ... More Information
20 November 2025Admin
Comprehensive Typology of Law Firms in Turkey Structure Organisation Market Dynamics Understanding Models Attorney legal services market Firm

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Nov2025
Law firms occupy a central position in the operation of modern legal systems. They influence how legal knowledge is produced, how regulation interacts with economic life, and how individuals and organisations access legal services. In some jurisdictions, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, the structure of the ... More Information
18 November 2025Admin
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

14

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