Current Account Agreement
Introduction One of the most important characteristics of commercial life is continuous and recurring commercial transactions. This is especially true between merchants, involving the buying and selling of goods, the provision of services, or... Read More
Mandatory Mediation Requirement in Commercial Disputes
Introduction In recent years, a significant reform has been implemented in Türkiye regarding the resolution of commercial disputes, and a mandatory mediation system has been introduced for many commercial cases. This system... Read More
The Concept of Merchant and the Legal Consequences of Being a Merchant According to the Turkish Commercial Code
Introduction Commercial law is one of the fundamental branches of law that ensures the orderly and reliable functioning of economic life. For commercial activities to be carried out in a healthy manner... Read More
Jurisdiction Due to Branch Operations: Can a Lawsuit Be Filed at a Branch Address? (Guide to Article 14/1 of the Code of Civil Procedure)
Jurisdiction Due to Branch Operations: Can a Lawsuit Be Filed at the Branch Address? (Code of Civil Procedure Article 14/1 Guide) Where is a lawsuit filed in commercial disputes arising from branch operations? Code of Civil Procedure... Read More
Prohibition of Expanding Claims and Defenses in Commercial Litigation: Practical Examples, Strategy, and "Subsequent Additional Petitions"
Prohibition of Expanding Claims and Defenses: Practical Examples, Strategy, and "Subsequent Additional Petitions" in Commercial Litigation 1) Concept: What does "Expansion/Modification" mean? Expanding claims and defenses... Read More
Authorization Agreement Validity Requirements: How is an Authorization Agreement Established Between Merchants?
Authorization Agreement Validity Requirements: How is an Authorization Agreement Established Between Merchants? 1) Why does an “authorization agreement” change the fate of a commercial contract? In commercial disputes, often... Read More
Types of Cases Heard in Commercial Courts of First Instance: Limits of Commercial Cases and Application Guide (2026)
Types of Cases Heard in Commercial Courts of First Instance: Limits of Commercial Cases and Application Guide (2026) What are the types of cases heard in Commercial Courts of First Instance? Company cases, commercial... Read More
Jurisdiction and Authority in Commercial Courts: A Guide to Filing Your Case in the Right Court (Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100)
Jurisdiction and Authority in Commercial Courts: A Guide to Filing Your Case in the Right Court (Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100) In commercial disputes, it is not enough for the plaintiff to be "justified";... Read More
What is a Commercial Enterprise? (Turkish Commercial Code, Article 11)
What is a Commercial Enterprise? (Turkish Commercial Code Article 11) – Legal Framework and Significance in Practice The "central concept" of commercial law is largely the commercial enterprise. Because the status of a merchant,... Read More
The Difference in Jurisdiction Between Civil Courts and Commercial Courts
Introduction In the Turkish judicial system, the most fundamental element determining which court will hear cases is the concept of jurisdiction. The court with the broadest scope of jurisdiction in the civil judicial system is... Read More