Banking Law

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Banking and Finance Law Our expertise in Banking Law encompasses all aspects of banking and finance regulations, specifically including the drafting and restructuring of loan agreements, regulatory compliance of banking operations, establishment and liquidation of loan collateral, derivative transactions, financial leasing, and factoring operations.

We provide strategic support to ensure that institutions achieve full compliance with the regulations of supervisory authorities within the financial markets. Our services in the field of Banking and Finance Law include:

  • Loan and Financing Agreements: Drafting and negotiation of syndicated loans, project finance, and corporate loan agreements,

  • Collateral Management: Establishment of security structures within a legal framework, including mortgages, pledges, commercial enterprise pledges, and guarantee agreements,

  • Regulatory Compliance and Auditing: Auditing the compliance of banking operations and internal control processes with the regulations of the BRSA (Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency), CBRT (Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye), and CMB (Capital Markets Board),

  • Debt Restructuring: Management of non-performing loans (NPLs), drafting of debt liquidation protocols, and resolution of restructuring processes through settlement or litigation,

  • Electronic Banking and Payment Systems: Establishing the legal infrastructure for digital banking, payment services, and electronic money institutions, and managing Personal Data Protection (KVKK/GDPR) compliance processes.

  • Administrative and Criminal Liability: Providing consultancy on administrative sanctions arising from the Banking Law and financial crimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism.

  • Preparation of Operational Texts: Revision of general credit agreements, instruction forms, letters of undertaking, and risk disclosure forms specific to banking transactions, tailored to each individual case.