Moroğlu Arseven
FinTech Guide 2024
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Firm Overview:
Financial sector dynamics are changing fast to meet the needs of both the market players and the consumers in an efficient way. Interest and activity in FinTech have increased considerably over the last years and cause a dramatical shift in traditional roles and function in financial services. Moroğlu Arseven have on the strongest practices in Turkey in FinTech sector, going hands-in-hand with RegTech and Insurtech, with a deep knowledge of the regulations, sector dynamics, innovative business models and underlying technologies. Moroğlu Arseven’s significant expertise and comprehensive approach to FinTech issues provide clients with the systematic analysis and wide-lensed legal risk assessment which is now necessary for Turkey.
The firm advises multinational and domestic clients on all aspects of the FinTech and relevant technologies and regulations. Moroğlu Arseven provides legal services to banks, online lenders, investing and financial management providers, payment processors, securities brokerages, account information service providers, digital asset companies, payment service providers and other FinTech players of all sizes and at all stages of development. The firm assists with a full spectrum of issues including, among others, payment systems and services, e-money, digital banking, online, mobile payment platform services, e-wallets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain based technologies, digital tokens, digital assets, NFTs, openbanking, AI, peer-to-peer lending, and crowdfunding, consumer finance.
In addition to regulatory aspects, the team understands the technical aspects of technology, including a wide range of software and hardware. The added layer of knowledge supports efficient client communication. It enables staff to quickly apply legal considerations to the underlying technology, advising on the consequences and legal aspects of a particular technical approach.
Moroğlu Arseven has significant experience advising on online payment solutions and FinTech, as well as related regulatory compliance and privacy issues. Staff are known for presenting creative solutions to legal challenges, as well as adapting traditional legal models to suit innovative environments and businesses. The firm assists with a full spectrum of issues stemming from offering or using consumer finance and payment systems. These include e-money, online and mobile payment platforms or services, e-wallets, cryptocurrencies, as well as peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding.
The firm’s established client-base includes companies of all sizes and at all stages of development. These include local and international clients, involved in fintech and e-commerce, as well as all aspects of financing and investment. Moroğlu Arseven supports its clients from the very beginning, assisting with regulatory due diligence and feasibility phases, through development, testing and launch of new technologies. The firm has one of the strongest practices in Turkey for technology-related acquisitions, start-up, and growth financing. Moroğlu Arseven represents almost all major investors in Turkey’s tech-related venture capital, angel investment and entrepreneurship sectors. The firm has heavily assisted in developing the local start-up industry.
Moroğlu Arseven has a deep experience in interpreting IT and finance regulations, supporting market players to adapt their approach to suit modern technologies. The firm’s strong technical knowledge base, combined with experience advising on international legal practices create Moroğlu Arseven’s key point of difference, which is the focus on practical recommendations, which are integrated and based on advice from other practice areas.
As a thought leader, Moroğlu Arseven launched Tech Quarter | MA Blog on IT Law to provide the latest developments in IT law, including FinTech, e-commerce, internet, social media, privacy and data protection, cryptocurrencies, emerging technologies, and more. Its focus is the intersection of technology and law and the issues arising from it. Moreover, the firm regularly provides practical, business-focused, written resources to major legal publishers for a global audience.
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- IstanbulAbdi Ipekci Caddesi, 19-1 Nisantasi, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34367
- Web: www.morogluarseven.com
- Tel: +90 212 377 4700
- Fax: +90 212 377 4799
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Articles, highlights and press releases
16 items provided by Moroğlu Arseven
Limitations on Doctors’ Advertising in Turkey: An Inconsistent Framework, Ripe for Reform
The Turkish legislative regime for doctors’ advertising involves contradictions between provisions in primary and secondary legislation. The uncertainty and legislative gaps mean that in practice, government enforcement and interpretation of advertising limitations are inconsistent.
Major Trademark Reforms in Turkey
It is time to close the era of Decree Laws and the Constitutional Court striking out provisions in Turkey’s trademark regime. Turkey’s long discussed trademark law practices are on the verge of substantial changes. The finalized Industrial Property Law (“<strong>IP Law</strong>”) was published in the Official Gazette…
Significant Reform for Turkish Patent Rights
Turkey is on the verge of a new era for intellectual and industrial property rights, with enactment of the new Industrial Property Law (“<strong>IP Law</strong>”). As a result, the country’s long discussed patent law practices are on the verge of substantial changes. The finalized IP Law was published in the Official…
A New Era for Design Rights in Turkey
Major changes have been introduced to Turkey’s Intellectual and Industrial Property regime, including design rights. Indications suggest the new legislative regime will serve an increased scope of design-related disciplines, in a wider manner. Notable changes include introducing ex office novelty examination…
Turkish Courts Change their Approach to the Delicate Balance of Protecting Matrimonial Homes
The Turkish Constitutional Court recently considered a claim1 seeking to remove a lien in favour of a bank, which the plaintiff’s spouse had placed over the “matrimonial home” without her consent.<br/>Traditionally, Turkish courts have ruled in favour of banks on this topic, reasoning that if the matrimonial…
“More Countries Declined Than Improved” Says Transparency International in 2016 Corruption Perceptio
Transparency International released its <a href="http://www.transparency.org/news/feature/corruption_perceptions_index_2016" target="_blank">2016 Corruption Perceptions Index</a> (“<strong>CPI</strong>”) on 25 January 2017. The annual CPI has become one of the most widely recognized indicators of corruption worldwide. Denmark took the top spot in 2016 for the third year running, sharing first place this year with New Zealand.…
Turkey’s Social Security Institute to Take Over Named Patient Pharmaceutical Imports from Pharmacist
The Turkish Ministry of Health (“<strong>Ministry</strong>”) and Social Security Institute (“<strong>Institute</strong>”) announced that according to a new cost savings action plan, pharmaceuticals imported under named-patient sales will occur through the Institute, rather that the Turkish Pharmacists Association (“<strong>Association</strong>”) from…
Parallel Import and Repackaging of Pharmaceutical Products in Turkey
While the European Union has long determined its approach to trademark issues for parallel imports and repackaging of pharmaceuticals, Turkish courts and legislation lack a unified and established practice on the issue. In fact, the current regulatory regime in Turkey prevents parallel import and repackaging…
Limitations on Doctors’ Advertising in Turkey: An Inconsistent Framework, Ripe for Reform
The Turkish legislative regime for doctors’ advertising involves contradictions between provisions in primary and secondary legislation. The uncertainty and legislative gaps mean that in practice, government enforcement and interpretation of advertising limitations are inconsistent.
Major Trademark Reforms in Turkey
It is time to close the era of Decree Laws and the Constitutional Court striking out provisions in Turkey’s trademark regime. Turkey’s long discussed trademark law practices are on the verge of substantial changes. The finalized Industrial Property Law (“<strong>IP Law</strong>”) was published in the Official Gazette…
Significant Reform for Turkish Patent Rights
Turkey is on the verge of a new era for intellectual and industrial property rights, with enactment of the new Industrial Property Law (“<strong>IP Law</strong>”). As a result, the country’s long discussed patent law practices are on the verge of substantial changes. The finalized IP Law was published in the Official…
A New Era for Design Rights in Turkey
Major changes have been introduced to Turkey’s Intellectual and Industrial Property regime, including design rights. Indications suggest the new legislative regime will serve an increased scope of design-related disciplines, in a wider manner. Notable changes include introducing ex office novelty examination…
Turkish Courts Change their Approach to the Delicate Balance of Protecting Matrimonial Homes
The Turkish Constitutional Court recently considered a claim1 seeking to remove a lien in favour of a bank, which the plaintiff’s spouse had placed over the “matrimonial home” without her consent.<br/>Traditionally, Turkish courts have ruled in favour of banks on this topic, reasoning that if the matrimonial…
“More Countries Declined Than Improved” Says Transparency International in 2016 Corruption Perceptio
Transparency International released its <a href="http://www.transparency.org/news/feature/corruption_perceptions_index_2016" target="_blank">2016 Corruption Perceptions Index</a> (“<strong>CPI</strong>”) on 25 January 2017. The annual CPI has become one of the most widely recognized indicators of corruption worldwide. Denmark took the top spot in 2016 for the third year running, sharing first place this year with New Zealand.…
Turkey’s Social Security Institute to Take Over Named Patient Pharmaceutical Imports from Pharmacist
The Turkish Ministry of Health (“<strong>Ministry</strong>”) and Social Security Institute (“<strong>Institute</strong>”) announced that according to a new cost savings action plan, pharmaceuticals imported under named-patient sales will occur through the Institute, rather that the Turkish Pharmacists Association (“<strong>Association</strong>”) from…
Parallel Import and Repackaging of Pharmaceutical Products in Turkey
While the European Union has long determined its approach to trademark issues for parallel imports and repackaging of pharmaceuticals, Turkish courts and legislation lack a unified and established practice on the issue. In fact, the current regulatory regime in Turkey prevents parallel import and repackaging…