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Major Legislative Amendments Introduced by the Judicial Reform Package Published in the Official Gazette on 31 July 2026

Major Legislative Amendments Introduced by the Judicial Reform Package Published in the Official Gazette on 31 July 2026

Key Amendments Introduced by Law No. 7589 in Enforcement Law, Civil Procedure, Administrative Procedure, Criminal Law, and the Law of Obligations Law No. 7589, published in the Official Gazette on 31 July 2026, introduced significant amendments across various branches of the Turkish legal system. The new legislation includes substantial changes affecting the practice of enforcement and bankruptcy law, civil procedure, administrative judicial procedure, criminal procedure, the law of obligations, and notarial procedures, among other areas. Below is a summary of the amendments that are expected to have the greatest practical significance...

 Required Documents for Work Permit Applications in Turkey and Sector-Specific Requirements

Required Documents for Work Permit Applications in Turkey and Sector-Specific Requirements

Obtaining a work permit in Türkiye is a crucial legal requirement for foreign nationals seeking employment and for employers wishing to hire international talent. The work permit application process involves strict documentation requirements, which may vary depending on the applicant’s profession, industry, qualifications, and the employer’s corporate structure. Missing or inaccurate documents can result in delays, requests for additional information, or the rejection of the application. Whether you are a foreign employee, investor, company executive, engineer, healthcare professional, educator, or employer planning to recruit foreign workers in Türkiye, understanding the applicable legal requirements is essential for a successful application. In this guide, Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm explains the documents required for work permit applications in Türkiye, industry-specific requirements, employer obligations, and the most important legal considerations to ensure compliance with Turkish immigration and labor regulations. This summary is optimized for keywords such as Turkey Work Permit, Work Permit Application in Turkey, Documents Required for a Turkish Work Perm..

What Is the Loss of Turkish Citizenship? Renunciation of Turkish Citizenship, Revocation, and Blue Card Rights

What Is the Loss of Turkish Citizenship? Renunciation of Turkish Citizenship, Revocation, and Blue Card Rights

As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we provide comprehensive and professional legal services to our clients in matters concerning the loss of Turkish citizenship, renunciation of citizenship, revocation of citizenship, and cancellation of citizenship, which are frequently encountered within the scope of immigration law, citizenship law, and administrative law disputes. The loss of Turkish citizenship, just like its acquisition, may have significant consequences for an individual’s legal status, rights in Türkiye, and international standing. In particular, applications for renunciation of Turkish citizenship, the Blue Card regime, decisions regarding deprivation of citizenship, and citizenship cancellation procedures involve complex legal processes and require careful legal assessment in order to prevent potential loss of rights. Therefore, it is crucial to properly analyze the legal requirements for the loss of citizenship, to conduct administrative procedures in compliance with the applicable legislation, and, where necessary, to pursue available judicial remedies before the administrative courts. In this article, we will examine in detail the circumstances under whic..

Administrative Termination of a Construction Contract in Urban Transformation Projects

Administrative Termination of a Construction Contract in Urban Transformation Projects

As Uzunpınar & Tüfek International Law Firm, we provide comprehensive and professional legal services to our clients in matters concerning the administrative termination of construction agreements, which frequently arise in practice within the scope of urban transformation law, construction law, and real estate law disputes. Particularly in urban transformation projects carried out under Law No. 6306 on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk, the termination of construction agreements due to a contractor’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations may lead to significant legal consequences for property owners, contractors, and public authorities alike. Accordingly, it is of utmost importance that the legal conditions for termination are properly assessed, that the application process is conducted in compliance with the relevant legal requirements, and that any resulting disputes are managed effectively. In this article, we will examine in detail the conditions under which a construction agreement may be terminated by the administration pursuant to Law No. 6306, the applicable application procedure, the calculation of the relevant statutory periods, and the legal i..

New Amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Advertisements and Unfair Commercial Practices

New Amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Advertisements and Unfair Commercial Practices

With the Regulation Amending the Regulation on Commercial Advertisements and Unfair Commercial Practices, published in the Official Gazette on 1 July 2026, the following amendments and additions have been introduced to the Regulation, effective as of 1 August 2026. ..

Constitutional Court’s Pilot Judgment on Additional Damages and Inflation Loss (2025)

Constitutional Court’s Pilot Judgment on Additional Damages and Inflation Loss (2025)

The pilot decision rendered by the Constitutional Court in 2025 regarding additional damages and inflation loss constitutes an important turning point in terms of protecting the real value of receivables. In an environment of high inflation, the effects of being limited solely to statutory interest on the right to property have been reassessed at the constitutional level through this decision. The said pilot decision sets forth a guiding framework both for judicial practice and for possible legislative amendments that may be made in the future...

Corporate Law

Corporate Law

  Corporate law goes far beyond company formation — it covers every stage from incorporation to liquidation...