Turkey: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Shareholder Activism In Turkish Law
The concept of shareholder activism is defined as activities carried out by shareholders to influence a company for various purposes. In this regard, shareholder activism may be conducted for a variety of purposes, such as influencing, directing, altering or improving a company’s shareholding and management structure, decision-making mechanisms, activities, policies, operations, strategies and performance; having a say in these matters; ensuring the company’s oversight and supervision; increasing the company’s market value; and strengthening its environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices.
Turkey Commercial
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Kabine Law Office
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Scope Of The Notification Obligation Under Article 198 Of The TCC And Uncertainties In Practice
Article 198 of the Turkish Commercial Code imposes notification obligations when shareholding ratios cross specific thresholds, yet ambiguities persist regarding who must notify, what information must be disclosed, and which types of share acquisitions trigger the requirement. This analysis examines whether natural persons qualify as undertakings subject to notification, whether indirect shareholders without control must report changes, and whether rights beyond ownership fall within the statute's scope.
Turkey Commercial
KL
Kabine Law Office
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Turkish Data Protection Authority Issues Principle Decision On Employers’ Monitoring Of Employee Communications
On 8 October 2026, the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority’s Principle Decision No. 2026/2035, dated 16 September 2026, was published in the Official Gazette. The Decision sets out the key principles to be observed by employers when monitoring corporate e-mail accounts and other communication channels used by employees for the performance of work, taking into account the balance between employers’ management and supervisory powers and employees’ rights to the protection of personal data, privacy and freedom of communication.
Turkey Employment
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Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu'nun 1 Ekim 2026 tarihli açıklaması, ilgili kişi başvurularına verilecek nihai cevapların yazılı veya elektronik ortamda iletilmesi gerekliliğini netleştirdi. Veri sorumlularının telefon görüşmeleri veya yüz yüze bilgilendirmeleri resmi cevap yerine kullanamayacağı, cevapların süresinde, açık, belgelendirilebilir ve doğrulanabilir şekilde iletil
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Turkish Citizenship By Investment Fund: Real Estate And Venture Capital Funds
Foreign investors seeking Turkish citizenship through investment funds can qualify by purchasing at least USD 500,000 in participation units of eligible Real Estate or Venture Capital Investment Funds and maintaining the investment for three years. This route offers professionally managed exposure to Turkish real estate or venture investments while satisfying citizenship requirements, with returns dependent on fund performance and portfolio strategy.
Turkey Immigration
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Paldimoglu Law Firm
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The Founder's Guide To VC Term Sheets In Türkiye: What You Are Really Signing Up To
Venture capital financing remains one of the most common funding routes for early-stage companies with strong growth potential but with limited access to financing. Despite inflation and a challenging macroeconomic environment, Türkiye's venture capital market continues to evolve. Based on the publicly available information, the number of VC transactions rose from 331 in 2024 to 360 in 2025, a sign that the market remains active.
Turkey Commercial
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Esenyel Partners
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Türkiye’de Girişim Sermayesi Mutabakat Metni Rehberi: Kurucuların Perspektifinden Neye İmza Atıldığını Anlamak
Türkiye'de girişim sermayesi yatırımlarında kullanılan mutabakat metinlerinin (term sheet) detaylı incelemesi, kurucuların bu kritik belgelerde nelere dikkat etmesi gerektiğini ve hangi maddelerin şirket geleceğini nasıl şekillendireceğini açıklıyor. Yatırım sürecinin ilk adımı olan bu belgeler, kurucular ve yatırımcılar arasındaki ilişkinin temelini oluşturuyor.
Turkey Finance
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Esenyel Partners
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Sermaye Kaybı Ve Borca Batıklık Hesaplamalarında Bazı Zarar Ve Giderlerin Dikkate Alınmamasına İlişkin Uygulamanın Süresi 1 Ocak 2028 Tarihine Kadar Uzatılmıştır
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Turkey Insolvency
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