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Turkish law,
in plain English.
Our lawyers' notes on recent case law, legislative changes and the questions clients ask us most - translated from the Turkish originals.
New articles every Tuesday and Friday · 8 articles
Dismissed in Türkiye: severance, notice pay, reinstatement and mediation - a roadmap
What you sign on the day you are dismissed, and which deadlines you miss afterwards, can decide your claims. We set out the rights that arise, the reinstatement route and the mediation process in order.
Limited company or joint stock company in Türkiye? Making the right choice at formation
The differences between the two company types often surface years after formation. We compare capital, share transfers, management and shareholder liability, and flag the 31 December 2026 deadline for existing companies.
Challenging pre-trial detention and judicial control in Türkiye: the rights of suspects and defendants
Detention is not a punishment but an exceptional measure. We explain the statutory conditions, how to object within seven days and the judicial control measures that can be used instead of detention.
Evicting a tenant in Türkiye: the legal grounds and deadlines
The end of the lease term alone is not a ground for eviction. We explain the statutory grounds, the one-month deadlines that must not be missed and the mediation stage that has been mandatory since 2023.
Disclaiming an inheritance in Türkiye: the three-month deadline, formalities and consequences
An inheritance includes debts as well as assets. We explain how the three-month period to disclaim works, how the declaration is made and which actions cost an heir the right to disclaim.
Uncontested divorce in Türkiye: conditions, the protocol and divorce at a single hearing
If the marriage has lasted at least a year and the spouses agree on everything, a divorce can be granted at a single hearing. We explain the conditions, how to draft the protocol and each step of the process.
Diminished value after a car accident in Türkiye: what it is and how to claim it (new rules from 1 July 2026)
Even after a perfect repair, a car with an accident record sells for less. We explain the calculation method that changed on 1 July 2026 and how to claim the difference from the other driver's compulsory insurer, step by step.
Severance pay in Türkiye: who is entitled, how it is calculated and how to claim it
Severance pay is not owed every time someone leaves a job. We explain when it is payable, how the amount is calculated with worked examples, and the mandatory mediation step before a lawsuit.
Seven KVKK obligations companies in Türkiye must not overlook
From privacy notices to 72-hour breach notification, we set out the core duties of a data controller in Türkiye, the 2024 amendments and the current VERBİS thresholds.