Turkey: Contracts and Commercial Law

Şirket birleşme ve devralmalarında due diligence süreci, alıcının bilinçli bir yatırım kararı verebilmesi için hedef şirketin hukuki, mali ve operasyonel yapısını derinlemesine analiz ettiği temel aşamayı oluşturmaktadır. Bu süreç, yalnızca mevcut durumu tespit etmekle sınırlı kalmayıp kapanış sonrasında alıcının maruz kalabileceği gizli riskleri ve yükümlülükleri öngörmek, bunları sözleşme yapısına doğru bir şekilde yansıtmak bakımından da belirleyici bir işlev üstlenmektedir.

In corporate mergers and acquisitions, the due diligence process constitutes the fundamental stage during which the buyer conducts an in-depth analysis of the target company's legal, financial and operational structure, enabling the buyer to make an informed investment decision. This process is not limited to merely ascertaining the current situation; it also plays a decisive role in anticipating hidden risks and liabilities to which the acquirer may be exposed following completion, and in ensuring these are properly reflected in the contractual framework

Bu çalışma, grup şirketler arasındaki garantörlük ilişkilerinin transfer fiyatlandırması hükümleri bakı- mından nasıl değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Mali Suçları Araştırma Kurulu Genel Tebliği (Sıra No: 19)’nde (“Tebliğ”) Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ (Sıra No: 32) (“Değişik Tebliğ”) 27 Haziran 2026 tarihli ve 33293 sayılı Resmi Gazete’de yayımlanarak yürürlüğe girmiştir.

The Communiqué Amending the General Communiqué of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board No. 19 (“Communiqué”) Regarding Communiqué No. 32 (“Amending Communiqué”) was published in the Official Gazette dated 27 June 2026 and numbered 33293, and entered into force upon publication.

The primary legislation governing the protection of personal data in Türkiye is the Personal Data Protection Act No. 6698 (the “Law”), which came into force in 2016.

This article examines the strike ballot mechanism in Turkish labor law, exploring how workers can collectively decide whether to proceed with or reject a strike decision made by their union.

Joint ventures are never formed with the expectation of problems and failure. That kind of mentality would go against both the spirit of a joint venture and the realities of commercial life. In the early stages, the parties usually share a common, commercial goal, built on a foundation of trust. However, while joint ventures typically begin with high expectations, their long-term success depends less on optimism and but more on how well they are structured from a legal and organizational perspective.

The Turkish Competition Board has concluded its investigation into major streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, and others through a commitment procedure that addresses exclusivity practices in content licensing and talent agreements. The decision introduces significant restrictions on how platforms can contract with producers, actors, directors, and screenwriters, while also protecting producers' access to government incentives and ensuring separation of key production roles.