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Issue 05
Download issue (PDF)June 30, 2026
Important Developments Regarding the Protection of Personal Data in 2026
Personal Data Protection Law (“ Law ”) completed its tenth year in April 2026. As detailed in the 2025 Presidential Annual Program and the 2026-2028 Medium-Term Program, efforts…
June 30, 2026
The Legal Mechanics of Cross-Border Accelerated Bookbuilds
At 6:10 p.m. in Istanbul, Borsa İstanbul’s equity market is shut. For most of the market, that is the end of trading. However, for lawyers, investment banking partners, and major…
June 30, 2026
Arbitral Awards as Protected Possessions: The ECtHR’s Evolving Approach to Enforcement Under Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 (Protection of Property)
I. Introduction The effectiveness of international arbitration ultimately depends on one critical factor: the ability of the successful party to enforce the award. Regardless of…
June 30, 2026
Emissions Trading Systems and An Analysis of the Turkish Climate Law
I. Introduction The international legal landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift toward enhanced recognition of both State responsibility and the regulatory oversight of private…
Issue 04
Download issue (PDF)March 31, 2026
Pay-when-paid and Pay-if-paid Clauses in Subcontracting Construction Contracts
Introduction This article briefly describes the practical operation of pay-when-paid and pay-if-paid type payment clauses, which are frequently encountered in construction…
March 31, 2026
Climate Litigation Implications of EU Sustainability Directives for Turkish Companies
Introduction Over the past decade, climate change litigation has been increasingly pertinent for the private sector, [1] particularly for companies engaged in high-emission…
March 31, 2026
Bonds in Construction Projects and Dispute Resolution
Introduction Risk management is a critical aspect of international construction projects. One of the key tools used to manage risk in this context is the provision of bonds. It is…
March 31, 2026
Shareholder Activism in Turkish Law
The Concept of Shareholder Activism The concept of shareholder activism is defined as activities carried out by shareholders to influence a company for various purposes. [1] In…
March 31, 2026
An Introduction to Commodity Arbitrations: Examples of GAFTA and FOSFA
Introduction A commodity is generally understood as any “ substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold ”. [1] From grain and oil to sugar, coffee, cocoa and spices,…
Issue 03
Download issue (PDF)December 29, 2025
Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings as a Complementary Measure Following Applications for Interim Measures under Turkish Law
Under Turkish law, an interim measure is a form of provisional legal protection designed to safeguard the parties’ rights without awaiting the outcome of the proceedings on the…
December 29, 2025
Art Market and Turkish Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
The global art market constitutes a significant economic sector worldwide, accounting for an estimated USD 57.5 billion of sales in 2024 with an ever-growing client base. [1]…
December 29, 2025
Climate Finance and Sovereign Green Bonds
Global climate finance has evolved a special policy objective into a core element of the international legal and financial architecture. It encompasses the investments required…
December 29, 2025
The Res Judicata Effect of Sports Arbitration Awards in the EU
The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) delivered its judgment in Royal Football Club Seraing SA v. FIFA, UEFA and URBSFA on 1 August 2025. [1] The significance of the…
December 29, 2025
Transfer of Substantial Part of a Joint Stock Company’s Assets under Turkish Law
I. Introduction Wholesale of substantial part of a joint stock company’s assets require shareholders’ approval under Turkish Commercial Code numbered 6102 dated 13 January 2011…
Issue 02
Download issue (PDF)September 22, 2025
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Türkiye
Procedural Requirements and Common Practical Challenges Prevailing in an international arbitration is often the result of a demanding and, at times, protracted process. Yet,…
September 22, 2025
Determination of the Law Applicable to the Merits of the Dispute in International Arbitration
I. Introduction Determining the law applicable to the merits of a dispute is one of the most critical aspects of international arbitration. It plays a key role in ensuring that…
September 22, 2025
Does Filing an Administrative Lawsuit Against the Administrative Fines Imposed by the Personal Data Protection Board Suspend Collection?
I. Introduction As is known, pursuant to Article 18 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 dated 24 March 2016 (“Law”), titled “ Misdemeanours”, the Personal Data Protection…
September 22, 2025
Piercing the Corporate Veil of State-Owned Enterprises
The Case of Libya’s National Oil Corporation in the Olin v. Libya Dispute I. Introduction The Olin v. Libya dispute centres on what once looked like a promising investment, a…
September 22, 2025
The Applicability of Sanctions Imposed on Russia as Overriding Mandatory Provisions in Arbitration Proceedings
The annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 by Russia triggered the expansion of unilateral sanctions, particularly by the EU and the US. These sanctions,…
Issue 01
Download issue (PDF)April 15, 2024
FPS Application in Cases Involving Turkey as the Home State
Introduction The full protection and security (FPS) standard is one of the essential protection standards of international investment treaties. It plays a significant role in…
April 15, 2024
The EU AI Act – First Comprehensive Legal Framework for AI
Introduction The European Union’s (EU) proposal for a regulation on harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI) [1] was published back in April 2021 by the European…
April 15, 2024
Voluntary Carbon Markets and Carbon Credits
International Legal Framework and the Turkish Practice Introduction ‘Türkiye intends to peak its emissions at the latest in the year 2038 […] a step forward toward to long-term…
April 15, 2024
The Implications of Skipping FIDIC’s Dispute Adjudication Board Process
Introduction The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) publishes standard contracts that are widely used in the construction industry for international…
April 15, 2024
German Act on Due Diligence in Supply Chains
Introduction Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a framework that focuses on a company’s impact on the environment, society and on its own internal…