COMPLIANCE, REGULATORY & GOVERNMENTAL

At Çukur & Partners, our Compliance, Regulatory & Governmental practice offers a comprehensive range of legal services designed to navigate the complex regulatory landscape in Turkey. We go beyond traditional legal counsel, providing strategic solutions that address intricate regulatory challenges and help our clients achieve their business objectives with confidence. Our preventive and comprehensive approach includes regulatory risk assessments, legal audits, and the development and implementation of customized compliance programs, ensuring that potential issues are identified and addressed proactively.

Our team specializes in adapting international corporate policies to align with Turkish legal requirements, ensuring seamless compliance across jurisdictions. We work closely with global clients to tailor their corporate governance, compliance programs, and operational protocols to the local regulatory framework.

Our firm boasts specialized expertise in highly regulated industries such as energy, mining, environment, real estate and construction, life sciences and healthcare, food and beverages, consumer products, and technology and digital sectors. This sector-specific knowledge allows us to offer targeted legal solutions that cater to the unique challenges of each industry. 

At Çukur & Partners, we also excel in governmental and administrative law, providing robust legal representation and strategic counsel to clients dealing with government entities and regulatory bodies. Our expertise covers a wide range of services, including securing governmental licenses and permissions, navigating public procurement processes, and managing tenders and governmental contracts. We assist clients in understanding and complying with complex administrative regulations, and we represent them in administrative disputes.

Legal Compliance & Regulatory

In an ever-changing regulatory environment, businesses require not only legal expertise but also strategic insight. Our team at Çukur & Partners provides unparalleled legal compliance and regulatory services, ensuring our clients adhere to all relevant laws and regulations. We offer guidance on a wide range of compliance issues, including anti-corruption, anti-fraud, data protection, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. Our goal is to mitigate legal risks and ensure that our clients maintain robust compliance frameworks that align with both local and international standards.

Development, Monitoring and Auditing of Compliance Programs, Policies and Procedures

We specialize in the development, monitoring, and auditing of comprehensive compliance programs, policies, and procedures. Our services include crafting tailored compliance frameworks that reflect the unique needs of our clients, conducting thorough audits to identify potential risks, and implementing effective monitoring systems. We also offer training programs to ensure that employees and management are well-versed in compliance obligations, fostering a culture of ethical business practices within the organization.

Governmental Licenses and Permissions

Mastering the intricacies of securing governmental licenses and permissions is a pivotal element of operating successfully within regulated sectors. Our team provides expert guidance through every stage of the application process, from initial submissions to negotiations with regulatory bodies. We ensure that all necessary approvals are secured efficiently and in full compliance with relevant regulations, enabling our clients to operate seamlessly in their respective industries.

Public Procurement, Tenders, Governmental Contracts

At Çukur & Partners, we have extensive experience in public procurement, tenders, and governmental contracts. Our expertise encompasses all stages of the public business path, from entering the government marketplace to bidding on public contracts and negotiating terms. We provide strategic advice on navigating the complex regulatory framework governing public procurement, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and maximizing the chances of securing contracts. Our team is skilled in drafting and negotiating governmental contracts, providing comprehensive support throughout the contract lifecycle.

Regulatory, Administrative and Governmental Disputes

Our practice extends to representing clients in regulatory, administrative and governmental disputes. We offer rigorous legal representation in challenging administrative decisions, pursuing governmental procedures, and resolving conflicts with governmental entities. Our deep understanding of administrative law and regulatory processes enables us to effectively advocate for our clients’ interests, ensuring that their rights are protected and their business operations remain uninterrupted.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • STRATEGIC LEGAL COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY ADVISORY
  • COMPLIANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
  • LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE
  • DEVELOPING, MONITORING AND AUDITING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
  • ADAPTATION OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATES’ COMPLIENCE POLICIES INTO TURKISH LAW
  • GOVERNMENTAL LICENSES AND PERMISSIONS
  • PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND TENDERS
  • GOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS
  • GOVERNMENTAL & REGULATORY BODY INVESTIGATIONS
  • ANTI-BRIBERY, ANTI-FRAUD & CORRUPTION
  • INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
  • ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
  • COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY DISPUTES
  • ADMINISTRATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL DISPUTES