Initially regulated as a voluntary mediation system, through its official introduction to our legal system with the adoption of Law No. 6325 on Mediation in Civil Disputes in 2012, such was later accepted as "mandatory" in labor disputes, then in commercial disputes, and finally in consumer disputes.
Ibrahimovic & Co Launches Turkish Desk with Addition of Feyza Gerger Erdal
The Bosnia & Herzegovina-based law firm Ibrahimovic & Co has launched its dedicated Turkish Desk with the addition of Feyza Gerger Erdal, who will head the new department.
Interim Protection Measures in Arbitration Proceedings
In judicial proceedings, parties prefer arbitration because it is often faster than state courts. However, arbitration proceedings also require a certain period of time to reach a final arbitral decision. During this period, interim protection measures are needed to ensure that the proceedings achieve the desired goal and to guarantee the rights to be obtained as a result of the proceedings. In case of the protection of monetary receivables, a precautionary attachment is decided, and in case of the protection of rights other than money, a precautionary injunction is decided.
Closing: Saint-Gobain's Establishment of Joint Venture with Dalsan Now Closed
On April 6, 2023, Gide Turkish affiliate Ozdirekcan Dundar Senocak announced that Saint-Gobain's plaster and plasterboard joint venture deal with Dalsan in Turkey (reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 4, 2022) was completed.
Legal Innovation in Continental Europe: A Sneak Peek into Lexpo 2023 with Andrea Miskolczi
As Lexpo – The Legal Innovation Event returns in 2023 after a three-year hiatus, showcasing the latest trends in legal innovation in Continental Europe, CEELM spoke with Dentons Europe Director of Innovation and Member of Lexpo's Advisory Board Andrea Miskolczi to gain an insight into the current state of technology and innovation in CEE, and what the event's attendees have to look forward to.
Egemenoglu Advises Koza Polyester on IPO
Egemenoglu has advised Koza Polyester on its IPO, with Garanti Yatirim Menkul Kiymetler as the intermediary institution.
New Rules in IPO
The Capital Markets Board [the "CMB"] introduced critical amendments to the sale methods and distribution principles to be applied to initial public offering of shares of non-public companies with the publication of its Decision No. i-SPK.128.21 [the “Decision"] on March 30, 2023. Accordingly, the relevant provisions of the Communiqué on Sales of Capital Market Instruments No. II.5.2 of the CMB will be superseded by the rules outlined in the Decision until a contradicting decision is made.
ITCA Published New Principles and Procedures for Social Network Providers
On 1 April 2023, the Information Technologies and Communications Authority (ITCA) published decision no. 2023/DK-İD/119, dated 28 March 2023, regarding the new set of Principles and Procedures for Social Network Providers ("New Principles and Procedures") in the Official Gazette no. 32150.
BASEAK Advises Revo Capital on Investment in DefensX
Dentons Turkish affiliate Balcioglu Selcuk Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership has advised Revo Capital on its investment in DefensX.
The Final Sector Study Report on the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Retail Sector in Turkey is Published!
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail sector has been put under the spotlight by the Turkish Competition Authority (the “TCA”) once again.
Positive Development in Aid to Earthquake - Affected Employees
The Law on the Restructuring of Certain Receivables and Amendments to Certain Laws has entered into force by being published in the Official Gazette dated March 12, 2023.
Egemenoglu Advises Anel Group on Loan Restructuring with Is Bank, Denizbank, Akbank, and Vakif Katilim Bank
Egemenoglu has advised Anel Elektrik Proje Taahhut ve Ticaret on its loan restructuring agreement with the Is Bank, Denizbank, Akbank, and Vakif Katilim Bank.
Bagzibagli Erdem & Sahin Advises Geo Jeotermal on Investment from Iz Investment Holding
Bagzibagli Erdem & Sahin has advised Geo Jeotermal Yatirimlari on receiving an investment from Iz Investment Holding and private investors.
Bagzibagli Erdem & Sahin Advises Up Venture Capital on Investment in Yamy Studio
Bagzibagli Erdem & Sahin has advised Up Venture Capital on its investment in Yamy Studio.
Aksan Advises PhiTech Bioinformatics on New Investment
Aksan has advised PhiTech Bioinformatics on a new investment round.
Electronic Commerce Practices Have Started to Become Clear With the Enforcement of The Regulation
In accordance with the law which was published in the Official Gazette on July 7, 2022 making amendments to the "Law on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce”, new obligations were introduced concerning the Electronic Commerce Service Providers (“ECSPs”) and Electronic Commerce Intermediary Service Providers (“ECISPs”). This new regulation has raised many questions and controversies.
Clifford Chance and Ciftci Advise China Baowu Group on Antitrust and FDI Filings for Sinosteel Group Acquisition
Clifford Chance and its Turkish affiliate Ciftci Attorney Partnership have advised the China Baowu Steel Group Corporation Limited on the global merger control and foreign investment filings for its full acquisition of the Sinosteel Group Corporation Ltd.
Paksoy Advises Eksun Gida on IPO
Paksoy has advised Turkish flour producer Eksun Gida on its TRY 980 million IPO on Borsa Istanbul's Star Market.