New Publication: Lexology Panoramic – Automotive & Mobility 2024

16 Jul 2024
TURUNÇ authored the Turkish chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Automotive & Mobility (2024) title. The contributing lawyers were Esin Çamlıbel, Beste Yıldızili Ergül, Naz Esen and Canberk Taze. The publication is a comparative guide of the legislation relating to the regulation of the automotive industry in 19 jurisdictions. In addition to Turkey, the...

Noyan Turunç Named a Labour & Employment Law Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal

12 Jul 2024
We are pleased to announce that Founding Partner Noyan Turunç has been named a Labour & Employment Law Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal in its Labour, Employment & Benefits 2024 guide. This accolade follows Noyan Turunç’s recognitions in Who’s Who Legal: Franchising 2023 and Who’s Who Legal: M&A and...

New Publication: Lexology Panoramic – Initial Public Offerings 2025

11 Jul 2024
TURUNÇ authored the Turkish chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Initial Public Offerings 2025 title. The contributing lawyers were İltem Dokurlar, Naz Esen, Övgü Kopal and Kerem Turunç. The publication, previously known as Getting the Deal Through, is a comparative guide of the legislation relating to venture capital investments in 14 jurisdictions. In...

TURUNÇ Advises Boğaziçi Ventures on its Follow-on Investment in Hiwell

10 Jul 2024
TURUNÇ has advised Boğaziçi Ventures on its follow-on investment in Hiwell, an online therapy platform. Eksim Ventures, Ünlü & Co and Kinesis Teknoloji Yatırımları also joined the round. TURUNÇ had also advised Boğaziçi Ventures on its initial investment in Hiwell. Boğaziçi Ventures is a leading Turkish Capital Markets Board-regulated venture...

Turkish Crypto Legislation

09 Jul 2024
Turkey’s first legislation governing crypto assets (the “Crypto Law”) entered into force on July 2, 2024. We present below a summary of the Crypto Law, which made significant amendments to the Turkish Capital Markets Law. 1. General Overview The Crypto Law authorizes the Turkish Capital Markets Board (the “Board”) to...

TURUNÇ Advises ComposeVC on its Inaugural Fund Formation

09 Jul 2024
TURUNÇ has advised ComposeVC on the formation of its inaugural venture capital fund, ComposeVC Built-World Fund. The New York-based fund will invest in early-stage startups in the property tech, construction tech and climate tech spaces. The TURUNÇ team included Kerem Turunç, İltem Dokurlar and Naz Esen. Please see here for...

TURUNÇ Advises Gelecek Etki Fonu on its Investment in Mindsite

08 Jul 2024
TURUNÇ has advised Gelecek Etki Fonu (Future Impact Fund) on its investment in Mindsite, an e-commerce metrics analytics platform. Finberg, the Turkish Technology Development Foundation, TT Ventures also joined the round. Gelecek Etki Fonu is a Capital Markets Board-regulated venture capital fund managed jointly by Tacirler Asset Management, a leading...

Turkish Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Report

04 Jul 2024
The Turkish Industry & Business Association (TÜSİAD), Turkey’s most influential business association, released its inaugural report on the Turkish entrepreneurship ecosystem on July 2, 2024 at an event attended by market participants and the media. The report, entitled “Türkiye: A Leading Hub for Startups and Tech Companies in EMEA” highlights...

Kripto Varlıklara İlişkin Kanun

03 Jul 2024
Ülkemizin kripto varlıklarla ilgili ilk kanun düzenlemesi (“Kripto Kanunu”) 2 Temmuz 2024 tarihinde Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanarak yürürlüğe girmiştir. Sermaye Piyasası Kanunu’na yeni hükümler ekleyen Kripto Kanunu’nun özetini aşağıda takdim ediyoruz. Kanun’un tam metnine buradan ve Sermaye Piyasası Kanunu’nda yapılan değişiklikleri gösteren mukayeseli metne buradan ulaşabilirsiniz. 1. Genel Olarak Kripto Kanunu,...