Legal analysis, commentary, and insights from the attorneys at Semiz Law Firm.
The Personal Data Protection Board's Principle Decision No. 2026/347 mandates that privacy notice and explicit consent texts must be prepared and presented as separate documents, identifying five categories of violations commonly encountered in practice.
Presidential Decree No. 11066, published on 17 March 2026, has increased the asset and revenue thresholds for companies subject to independent audit. Our analysis covers the general thresholds, SOE-related amendments, and effective date.
The Regulation Amending the Charging Service Regulation, prepared by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority, was published in the Official Gazette dated 23 March 2026. The amendments bring mobile charging stations within the regulatory scope, introduce roaming mechanisms between network operators, update pricing rules, mandate TS ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification, and redesign the open access platform.
The Amending Regulation introduces a significant development for the payment and electronic money sector. Institutions will be able to generate overnight yield on TRY-denominated customer funds held in protection accounts, and the resulting yield income may be freely utilised by the Institution. This framework has the potential to make a meaningful contribution to Institutions' revenue models.
The Turkish Competition Authority continues to increase its enforcement activity. We review recent significant decisions and what they signal for businesses operating in Turkey.
Data Law has undergone significant amendments that affect how businesses collect, process, and transfer personal data. We examine the most important changes and their practical implications.
Despite global economic headwinds, Turkey's M&A market has shown resilience. We examine key deal trends, active sectors, and the regulatory considerations shaping transactions in the current environment.