Kıvanç Turan

Gen Temizer

[email protected]

BIOGRAPHY

INSIGHTS

Practice Areas & Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Real Estate

Media & Entertainment

Employment

Education

Galatasaray University, Public Law, LL.M. (Ongoing)

Özyeğin University, Law, LL.B.

Languages

Turkish

English

Memberships

Istanbul Bar Association

A New Era in Business Opening and Operating Licences

The Regulation on the Amendment of the Regulation on Workplace Opening and Operating Licenses (the “Regulation”) published in the Official Gazette dated 11 December 2025 and numbered 33104 and entering into force on the same date, introduces significant changes to business license procedures.

Ömer Erdoğan

Gizem Esen

Kıvanç Turan

Orhan Ataman

10.01.2026

The Constitutional Court Decision on the Tourism Operation Certificates

The Constitutional Court has issued a crucial decision that directly affects the real estate and tourism sectors, focusing on the licensing processes of accommodation and beach facilities.

Ömer Erdoğan

Gizem Esen

Kıvanç Turan

Orhan Ataman

02.12.2025

What Does the New Shelter Regulation Bring?

The Regulation Amending the Shelter Regulation, published in the Official Gazette No. 33070 dated 7 November 2025, introduces inspection requirements and certain new standards for existing shelters.

Ömer Erdoğan

Gizem Esen

Kıvanç Turan

Orhan Ataman

20.11.2025

Overview of the New Regulations on Tourism-Purpose Residential Properties

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has introduced certain new regulations and amendments under the Regulation Rental Activities of Residential Properties for Tourism Purposes ...

Ömer Erdoğan

Gizem Esen

Kıvanç Turan

Orhan Ataman

11.11.2025

Judicial Shift in Precedent Regarding Revenue-Sharing Construction Contracts: The Principle of Reliance on the Land Registry Reinforced

The Turkish Court of Cassation has issued a landmark decision reinforcing the principle of reliance on the land registry.

Ömer Erdoğan

Gizem Esen

Kıvanç Turan

Yağız Büyükçolpan

06.08.2025

Capital Markets Board of Türkiye 2026-Revaluation Rates and IPO Thresholds

Döviz Kredisi Yasağı Yumuşatıldı

FX Borrowing Ban Softened

Constitutional Court Rules That Statutory Interest Does Not Apply to Non-Contractual Obligations

Regulation on Venture Capital Funds to be Supported by the Ministry of Industry and Technology is Published

Kasım Ayı İndirimleri - İndirimler Hangi Fiyat Üzerinden Hesaplanacak (11.11.2025)

Declaratory and Injunction Actions in Unfair Competition Law

Red Bull V Commission – Abuse of Dominance and Procedural Safeguards

Türkiye Newsletter No.24 | Competition Market Overview

FIDIC Sözleşmelerine Türk Hukuku Penceresinden Bir Bakış

An Overview of FIDIC Contracts From the Perspective of Turkish Law

Judicial Shift in Precedent Regarding Revenue-Sharing Construction Contracts: The Principle of Reliance on the Land Registry Reinforced

Kişisel Sağlık Verilerine Erişim Hakkında Yeni Bir Sayfa Açıldı!

Personal Data Protection Authority’s Principle Decision on the Recording of Turkish ID Card Photocopies in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Draft Law on Measures Concerning AI-Generated Content

The Statutory Provision Establishing the 24% Legal Interest Rate

Tebligat Kanunu Madde 21 Işığında Tebliğ İmkansızlığı Halleri

Circumstances of Impossible Service in the Light of Article 21 of the Notification Law

Elektronik Ticaret ve Tüketici Hukuku Mevzuatında Yakın Zamanda Yapılan Kapsamlı Değişiklikler

Mesafeli Sözleşmeler Yönetmeliği’nde Değişiklik: Cayma Hakkında İade Masrafları Artık Tüketicilere Yüklenemeyecek

Amendment to the Distance Contracts Regulation: Consumers Will No Longer Bear Return Costs

Amendments Related to Unlicensed Electricity Generation in Türkiye

EPDK Piyasalarda Şeffaflığa ve Piyasa Bozucu Davranışlara İlişkin Yönetmelik Taslağı’nı Görüşe Açtı

Super Permit Regulation: Significant Amendments to Mining, Energy and Environmental Legislation

Threshold Values Determining the Scope of Application of the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards Have Been Updated

The Ethics of Gamification in the Workplace

New Framework for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Expertise Announced

Rekabet Kurumu Fintek Raporu’nun Ödemeler Ekosistemine Etkileri Bölüm X: Google Soruşturması

The Turkish Competition Authority’s Fintech Report’s Effects on the Payments Ecosystem

MASAK’ın Yeni Tebliğ Taslağı: Finansal İşlemlerde Kademeli Beyan Dönemi

Özel Sağlık Sigortaları Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik

Amendment to the Regulation on Private Health Insurance

Legal Issues Arising in Autonomous (Driverless) Vehicles: Liability and Privacy

When 3D Trademarks and Designs Become an Antitrust Problem: The Turkish Competition Authority’s Controversial Tetra Laval Decision

Blue Washing in Design Applications: Proper Use of Masking Techniques Before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO)

Misleading Ads and Beyond: Key Compliance Insights for Advertisers under Turkish Law

The BR International Trade Report: November 2025

BIS Suspends "Affiliates Rule" for One Year, Effective November 10

The BR International Trade Report: October 2025

The Decision of the Constitutional Court Dated 1 October 2025 and Numbered 2021/26482

İş Yerinde Kamera ile Gözetim Faaliyeti

Biyometrik Veri İşleme Suretiyle Mesai Takibi

Yapay Zeka Alanında Güncel Gelişmeler

The Decision on the Amendment of the Decision on Pricing of Medicinal Products for Human Use

Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services Published

The Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services Has Been Published

Reklam Kurulundan Üst Sınırdan Ceza (05.12.2025)

Video Games: Evolving IP Considerations in 2025

On Social Media Due to Copyright Infringements, Within the Framework of Instagram Policies, Turkish Law and International Case Law

Performance-Based Payments in M&A: The Earn-Out Mechanism

Şirket Satışında Performansa Bağlı Ödeme: Earn-Out Mekanizmasının İncelikleri

Amendments to the Capital Movements Circular

Legal Action Types Based on In Rem Claims Concerning Immovable Property

A New Era in Business Opening and Operating Licences

The Constitutional Court Decision on the Tourism Operation Certificates

Haciz Müzekkeresi ile Haciz İhbarnamesi Arasındaki Hukuki ve Uygulamadaki Farklar

The Legal and Practical Distinctions Between Attachment Orders and Garnishment Notice

İpoteğin Paraya Çevrilmesi Yolu İle İlamsız ve İlamlı İcra Takip Türleri ve İpotek Kat İhtarnamesi: Hukuki ve Uygulamalı Analiz

Teknoloji Odaklı Girişimler için Teknogirişim Rozeti Uygulaması Başladı

Protecting Your Startup’s IP: Building a Chain of Title from Day One

Work Made for Hire ve Çalışan Eserleri Kavramlarının Yatırım Aşamasındaki Türk Startup’ları için Etkileri

Deferred Interest and Delay Interest Rates Are Reduced

At the Onset of the Financial Holiday…

Pillar One – Amount B will not Apply to Transactions of Distributors, Sales Agents and Commissioners Operating in Türkiye

Siber Güvenlikte İdari Para Cezaları, Usul ve Yargı Yolu

Siber Güvenlikte Sorumluluklar ve Yükümlülükler

Türkiye’de Siber Güvenliğin Yeni Yasal Çerçevesi: 7545 Sayılı Siber Güvenlik Kanunu

Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea and Cargo Securing Published

Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea and Cargo Securing Published

Regulation on Maritime and Inland Waters Navigation Notices Published

Amendment to the General Communiqué of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (No. 5)

Beyaz Yakanın Karanlık Yüzü: Beyaz Yaka Suçlar

The Dark Side of White-Collar Professionals: White-Collar Crimes

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A New Era in Business Opening and Operating Licences

The Constitutional Court Decision on the Tourism Operation Certificates

What Does the New Shelter Regulation Bring?

Overview of the New Regulations on Tourism-Purpose Residential Properties

Judicial Shift in Precedent Regarding Revenue-Sharing Construction Contracts: The Principle of Reliance on the Land Registry Reinforced