Moroglu Arseven

Celebrating its 25th year, Moroğlu Arseven is an independent, full-service Turkish law firm advising sophisticated business clients across a full spectrum of legal matters. We provide integrated legal counselling and representation on complex, multi-disciplinary mandates, supported by a proactive and anticipatory approach that enables us to identify risks and opportunities at an early stage and deliver commercially focused solutions.

The firm covers 25 distinct practice areas, reflecting its broad and well-established expertise in Türkiye. Its work is characterised by a practical, commercially focused and results-driven approach.

Our lawyers regularly advise publicly listed multinational companies and large, closely held domestic groups. Clients benefit from the firm’s depth of sub-specialisation within each pillar practice and from our collaborative, cross-practice team approach. For matters involving heightened or novel complexity, we assemble tailored teams drawing on specialist practitioners and academic insight to deliver highly sophisticated advice.

Moroğlu Arseven serves a diverse client base across a broad range of industries. Our sector-focused experience enables seamless coordination across practice areas, ensuring comprehensive legal support in Türkiye. Key sectors include industrials and manufacturing, retail and consumer, TMT, energy, healthcare and life sciences, pharmaceuticals, entertainment and sports, real estate and construction, banking, insurance and financial services.

Our lawyers contribute regularly to leading local and international legal publications on both practical and academic issues. The firm also produces in-house commentary on legislative and regulatory developments, significant court decisions and annual practice-area law reviews, reflecting its ongoing commitment to thought leadership.

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Practice Areas

Arbitration: Moroğlu Arseven represents clients in domestic and international arbitration, handling complex commercial, corporate and investment disputes with a focus on efficient, commercially balanced outcomes.

Banking and Finance: The firm advises borrowers and lenders on acquisition, project and structured finance, refinancing and general lending, with particular expertise in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Capital Markets: Moroğlu Arseven advises on public and private capital markets transactions, including IPOs, debt issuances and regulatory compliance, supporting both issuers and investors.

Commercial Law: The firm provides strategic advice on general commercial matters, including contracts, corporate governance and business structuring, helping clients manage legal and commercial risks.

Competition Law: Moroğlu Arseven advises on antitrust matters, merger control, cartels, abuse of dominance and regulatory investigations, combining deep regulatory knowledge with practical commercial insight.

Compliance: The firm offers comprehensive compliance services, covering anti-corruption, internal investigations, data protection and regulatory compliance, recognised as a pioneer in Türkiye.

Corporate and M&A: Moroğlu Arseven advises on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and complex commercial contracts, acting as trusted local counsel to multinational groups.

Data Protection: The firm provides guidance on personal data, cross-border transfers, cybersecurity and compliance with Turkish and EU data protection laws, supporting digital business models.

Energy and Natural Resources: Moroğlu Arseven advises on energy projects, regulatory matters, and resource development, combining sector knowledge with transactional and regulatory expertise.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): The firm advises on ESG compliance, sustainability strategies, reporting and related regulatory requirements, supporting clients in responsible business practices.

FinTech: Moroğlu Arseven guides fintech companies and financial institutions on regulatory compliance, licensing, digital payments, blockchain and innovative financial solutions.

Healthcare and Life Sciences: The firm advises on regulatory compliance, licensing, clinical trials, commercial agreements and disputes in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

Insolvency and Restructuring: Moroğlu Arseven handles corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings and distressed transactions, advising creditors, debtors and investors on practical solutions.

Insurance: The firm advises on regulatory compliance, policy structuring, claims, and coverage disputes, serving insurers, reinsurers and policyholders.

Intellectual Property: Moroğlu Arseven advises on IP portfolio management, protection and enforcement, including trademarks, patents, industrial designs and complex disputes, with strong anti-counterfeiting expertise.

Investigations and Anti-Corruption: The firm conducts internal investigations, supports regulatory inquiries, and provides anti-corruption advice, helping clients mitigate risk and ensure compliance.

Labor and Employment: Moroğlu Arseven advises on employment law, workforce restructurings, contracts, disputes and regulatory compliance, serving both local and multinational clients.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution: The firm represents clients in high-stakes litigation and arbitration, with particular strength in commercial, corporate, shareholder and employment disputes.

Media, Entertainment and Telecoms: Moroğlu Arseven advises on regulatory, transactional and IP matters affecting media, entertainment and telecom companies, including licensing, content and digital platforms.

Private Clients and Family Wealth: The firm advises high-net-worth individuals and families on succession planning, asset protection, wealth management and related regulatory matters.

Projects, Public Procurement and Administrative Law: Moroğlu Arseven advises on public projects, procurement processes, administrative law matters and regulatory compliance in complex transactions.

Real Estate and Construction: The firm advises on real estate acquisitions, development projects, construction contracts and related regulatory issues, combining transactional and dispute resolution expertise.

Start-Ups and Venture Capital: Moroğlu Arseven guides start-ups and investors on corporate structuring, financing, commercial agreements and regulatory compliance, supporting growth and innovation.

Tax Law: The firm advises on corporate, cross-border and transactional tax matters, dispute resolution with tax authorities, and regulatory compliance.

Technology and Innovation: Moroğlu Arseven advises on IT, digital transformation and emerging technologies, covering technology transactions, data protection, cybersecurity, digital regulation, e-commerce, platforms and AI-driven business models.