22
May

United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Mediation Convention)

The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the Singapore Mediation Convention, (”Convention”) which regulates the enforceability of settlement agreements that resolve international commercial disputes through mediation, was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 December 2018 and signed by Turkiye on…
12
May

Vested Rights in Turkish Administrative Law

1. Introduction: Definition and Importance Vested rights in administrative law refer to legal situations where an objective and general legal condition is converted into a specific and personal legal situation through individual administrative acts. Essentially, a vested right arises when a legal entitlement, obtained lawfully, cannot be unilaterally revoked or…
14
Mar

Regulatory Developments for Crypto Asset Service Providers in Türkiye

Regarding crypto assets, secondary legislation was expected for some time, to regulate in detail particularly licensing, application processes, requirements for executives and employees, and corporate structure. As of March 13, 2025, the following secondary legislation have been published in the Official Gazette: 1. Communiqué on the Establishment and Operational Principles…