Since 2010, the Global Law Experts annual awards have been celebrating excellence, innovation and performance across the legal communities from around the world.
posted 8 hours ago
We at Global Law Experts are pleased to welcome Baver Bozkurt as our Exclusive Member for Foreign Investment in Turkey. Bozkurt leads a focused, partner‑driven practice advising international law firms, multinational corporations and cross‑border investors on Turkish law, with emphasis on inbound investment, transactional structuring, and dispute‑related matters. His boutique model and English‑language capabilities provide overseas clients with direct, senior‑level involvement in Turkey. We are pleased to introduce a practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of transactional, regulatory, and dispute considerations that define modern Foreign Investment law in Turkey.
Baver Bozkurt is a graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Law and holds a master’s degree in International Commercial & Competition Law from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. He is admitted to the Ankara Bar and is fluent in Turkish and English, enabling coordinated work with non‑Turkish counsel and international deal teams. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), reflecting formal training and engagement with international arbitration standards that commonly accompany foreign investment disputes. These qualifications underpin a practice built around cross‑border commercial and enforcement issues.
Baver Bozkurt operates a boutique, independent counsel practice based in Ankara, advising foreign law firms and international investors on Turkish law issues. The approach emphasizes direct partner involvement, responsiveness and practical, commercially driven solutions aligned with multi‑jurisdictional transaction teams. Core work includes local entity formation, corporate governance for foreign‑owned companies, regulatory due diligence, cross‑border transactional structuring, and dispute preparation where Turkish law applies. This hands‑on, coordinated model helps international sponsors and advisers manage legal, regulatory, and commercial risk in Turkey.
Global Law Experts highlights practitioners who combine jurisdictional expertise with the ability to work seamlessly with overseas counsel. Baver Bozkurt’s academic background in international commercial and competition law, CIArb membership and Ankara Bar admission provide a credible foundation for advising inbound investors. His boutique practice delivers partner‑level attention in sectors where speed, regulatory insight and enforceability are decisive for deal certainty. For international clients conducting due diligence or negotiating cross‑border documentation, that mix of local knowledge and international practice‑readiness is the kind of expertise we aim to showcase.
The legal framework for foreign investment in Turkey is grounded in a liberal, notification‑based system that permits foreign participation in most sectors and generally allows for 100% foreign ownership, subject to sectoral restrictions and specific statutory limits. The formal architecture centred on the Foreign Direct Investment Law and its implementing regulations reflects a policy of encouraging inward investment while establishing predictable rules on investor rights, notifications and incentives. This system is designed to streamline market entry for overseas investors while preserving regulatory controls in sensitive or strategic areas.
Although Turkey’s framework is broadly open, inbound investors must navigate several practical and legal challenges. Sectoral licensing, land and property rules, and employment and tax considerations can materially affect deal economics and timing. Merger control and competition clearance may be required where a transaction affects Turkish markets, and these filings have become a routine part of the inbound M&A landscape. Additionally, regulators have increased coordination on transactions that intersect with national security, critical infrastructure or strategic technologies heightening the need for careful pre‑transaction planning.
Experienced local counsel are essential to translate high‑level deal objectives into practical, legally compliant structures under Turkish law. Local advisers anticipate mandatory notifications, advise on vehicle choice to align with incentive schemes and tax planning, and steer clients through sectoral licensing and real‑estate constraints. They also draft and test arbitration clauses and enforcement strategies that reflect how Turkish courts and arbitration forums operate in practice. Early engagement of specialist counsel reduces regulatory surprises, accelerates closing timetables and preserves deal value.
Investors typically begin with a regulatory scan and a tailored due diligence programme that covers corporate ownership, licences, labour, tax, real estate and any regulatory notifications. Common next steps include choosing an appropriate Turkish vehicle (branch, subsidiary, or representative office), securing required sectoral licences, registering foreign ownership through the applicable notification portals, and coordinating any necessary merger control filings. Preparing robust contractual protections warranties, indemnities, escrow arrangements, and clearly drafted dispute resolution clauses is equally important to protect against post‑closing risks.
Baver Bozkurt offers partner‑level engagement on entry planning, documentation and enforcement strategy. His approach prioritises practical solutions streamlined due diligence checklists, clear regulatory roadmaps, and coordination with international counsel on cross‑border documentation. For investors facing disputes or potential enforcement in Turkey, his CIArb‑informed arbitration perspective supports early assessment of forum choice, enforceability and tactical options. The boutique size allows clients to access senior expertise directly throughout negotiation and implementation phases.
Certain sectors such as energy, telecommunications, defence‑related industries and critical infrastructure remain subject to heightened review or sectoral limits. Merger control scrutiny has also evolved, with the Turkish Competition Authority publishing regular reports and increasingly analysing the Turkish dimension of global transactions. Recent policy priorities combine investor attraction with targeted protections for sensitive technologies and strategic assets, making early regulatory engagement and tailored risk allocation essential parts of transaction planning.
When instructing local counsel, foreign investors should ask for: (1) a clear map of required filings and timelines for sectoral licences and notifications; (2) a tailored due diligence scope that captures regulatory and enforcement risks; (3) recommended corporate vehicle and governance structures aligned with incentives and tax considerations; (4) a drafted set of closing deliverables and conditions precedent; and (5) a dispute‑preparedness memo including enforcement pathways and arbitration/court‑forum analysis. Counsel who can coordinate smoothly with international teams and assume responsibility for Turkish law workstreams provide the most value in cross‑border matters.
Foreign Investment law in Turkey requires an adviser who combines legal technicality with commercial judgment and international coordination skills. Baver Bozkurt and his practice offer precisely that blend: local knowledge grounded in international commercial and competition law training, practical partner involvement and arbitration awareness that supports both transactional success and dispute readiness. We at Global Law Experts are pleased to present Mr. Bozkurt to businesses and individuals seeking experienced, responsive Turkish counsel for inbound investment matters. For authoritative, matter‑specific advice, prospective clients should request the firm’s authorised credentials and client‑approved matter summaries.
Member
Find the right Legal Expert for your business
Sign up for the latest advisor briefings and news within Global Advisory Experts’ community, as well as a whole host of features, editorial and conference updates direct to your email inbox.
Naturally you can unsubscribe at any time.
Global Advisory Experts is dedicated to providing exceptional advisory services to clients around the world. With a vast network of highly skilled and experienced advisors, we are committed to delivering innovative and tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients in various jurisdictions.
