Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment and Entitlement in Türkiye
Objecting to damage assessment reports, the conditions for entitlement to disaster housing, and the deadlines that must not be missed.
Insights · Journal 2026
Notes on Turkish law
and current practice.
Explanatory notes on recent legislative changes and the questions I am asked most often. All content is for general information only.
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Challenging Expropriation Compensation and De Facto Expropriation
How compensation is determined, what to watch for in settlement negotiations, and the owner's rights where land is taken without due process.
Divorce in Türkiye: What to Consider Before and During Proceedings
Choosing the right type of proceedings, gathering evidence lawfully, interim measures, and how matrimonial property is divided.
Drafting an Employment Contract in Türkiye: A Practical Checklist
The essential clauses of a balanced, lawful employment contract — and the mistakes that generate most disputes.
Current Rules on Lease Agreements in Türkiye
Rent increase caps, grounds for eviction, and the mandatory mediation requirement in landlord and tenant relations.
Inheritance Shares and the Reserved Portion under Turkish Law
Statutory succession, reserved portion ratios, and remedies where assets have been concealed from the estate.
KVKK Compliance: What Turkish Companies Must Do
Core obligations of data controllers under Türkiye's data protection law: inventory, notices, VERBİS, security and breach reporting.
Reinstatement Claims in Türkiye: Requirements and Procedure
Job security requirements, the mediation stage, time limits, and the financial consequences of a successful claim.