Disclosure Requirement of Public Joint Stock Company
A. GENERAL To provide accurate information for investors operating in Turkey, public disclosure of the necessary information has a great importance for the continuation of the functioning of the capital market in a fair and competitive environment. Thus, the procedures and principles regarding Public Disclosure of Publicly-Held Joint Stock Companies are regulated in detail in …
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Key factors overseas investors should consider when acquiring or merging with Turkish companies
Turkey’s strong long-term economic growth and structural reforms have attracted interest of many international investors. In the wake of the depreciation of the Turkish Lira last year, investors are now flocking to acquire Turkish companies. Despite some recent economic headwinds, the World Bank predicts continued Turkish economic growth though 2019 and notes that, “Turkey’s economic …
Turkish M&A and beyond
According to Deloitte, Turkish M&A hit the $10.3bn mark in 2017 with nearly 300 transactions – a Y-o-Y increase of 41% by total value. Foreign investors accounted for a 53% market share in deals that were announced. In the first half of 2018, the total value of new deals exceeded $8bn. This figure was dominated …
Franchising In Turkey: A Legal Primer
What are the key legislations and frameworks for franchisors looking to establish their brand in Turkey?
The Amendments to the Decree No. 32
The amendments to the Decree No. 32 Regarding the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency (“Decree No. 32“) published in the Official Gazette on September 13, 2018 restrict foreign currency or indexed to foreign currency payments for certain resident-to-resident transactions.
Law On The Protection Of Personal Data and Cryptocurrency
Today’s world is on a constant state of evolution. Every day, a new idea or technology makes the headlines and promises to fundamentally change how we live. Once the dust settles, however, the technology may under deliver or we may get used to the incremental improvement so innately that it becomes a part of our …
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Private Equity in Turkey
Despite the economic turmoil that has affected Turkey this year – a sharp decline in the value of the lira which has fallen more than 30% against the US dollar and an inflation rate above 20% – Turkey remains attractive for private equity (“PE”) firms seeking to raise funds for investment. Big names, such as …
Transfer of Risk On International Sales
A. INTRODUCTION When goods are accidentally lost or damaged during an international sales contract is being performed, the question is; who shall bear this loss? Is it the seller, the buyer or the carrier?
Shaking up the shipping industry
The International Maritime Organisation’s new regulations on low-sulphur fuel are changing how global shipping is powered. Yet these regulations appear to be just the vanguard of a coming wave of environmental regulation that may see the world’s shipping fleet transformed in the decades ahead. In the race for cleaner, more efficient vessels, renewable fuel options …
So long Sulphur emissions: navigating the new IMO regulations
In January 2020 the shipping industry, and those supplying its fuel, face one of the biggest challenges in decades. How is the sector preparing for the next adaptation of the MARPOL Convention?