by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu Uzunoğlu24 March 2025: Boden Law Highly Ranked in Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2025!
We are proud and honored to be once again ranked in Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2025 and Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025. Our Firm is highly ranked in Projects – Energy, and our Senior Partner Deger Boden is highly ranked in both Projects – Energy and Arbitration. This recognition reflects our values, our commitment to legal excellence and our close partnership with our clients.
We are grateful for the support and trust of our clients and our team, and we congratulate our colleagues whose hard work has been recognized.
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu Uzunoğlu11 March 2025: Değer Boden was at debate on “Access to the EU Procurement Market for Third-Country Contractors – Recent Developments,” organized by Muşat & Asociaţii and JURIDICE.ro
Our Founding Partner Değer Boden was at this very interesting and insightful debate on the access of third- country contractors to the EU procurement market. It was a great opportunity to discuss the CJEU’s Kolin decision and its potential consequences along with esteemed panelists Paul-George Buta, Iuliana Iacob, Daria Niculcea, Ana Maria Abrudan, Wojciech Sadowski, Diana Bulancea, and Iulian Popescu.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
*The judgment lacks clarity and raises important questions that require further interpretation.
*While the CJEU did not explicitly exclude Turkish companies from EU public procurement, it stipulated that they cannot rely on EU public procurement directives due to the absence of an agreement between the EU and Turkey covering this area.
*This leaves participation to the discretion of individual member states, leading to potential uncertainty and inconsistent application across the EU.
*The case highlights the need for Turkey to renegotiate the Customs Union Agreement to include public procurement, ensuring fair access for Turkish businesses in EU markets.
*There are possible legal remedies, but, nothing is straightforward, and navigating these options requires a careful legal and strategic approach.
*The broader implications for non-EU economic operators in public procurement rules remain a critical issue for future trade and investment relations.
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu Uzunoğlu7 March 2025: Founding Partner Değer Boden Recognized for Chambers and Partners DEI Outstanding Contribution
Tomorrow, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who have led the way—not just in advancing gender equality, but in championing diversity, inclusion, and minority rights across all sectors.
In this spirit, we are deeply honored to share that Boden Law has been shortlisted for the Chambers and Partners Europe Awards 2025, and our Founding Partner Değer Boden has been recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion. From the very beginning, diversity and inclusion have been at the core of Boden Law’s mission, shaping the way we work, lead, and contribute to the legal profession and beyond.
This recognition is particularly meaningful as it reflects the real impact of our efforts—validated through Chambers’ rigorous research, including interviews with our valued clients. Their trust, collaboration, and feedback continue to inspire and push us forward.
But the work does not stop here. True progress comes from collective action, and we are inspired by the incredible women leaders who continue to push boundaries, break barriers, and create pathways for future generations.
We extend our warmest congratulations to her fellow shortlisters and our gratitude to our clients and the entire team at Boden Law—this recognition belongs to all of us.
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu Uzunoğlu5 February 2025: Boden Law was at Winter ELSA Law School Bodrum: Energy Law and Sustainability
Boden Law was pleased to contribute to Winter ELSA Law School Bodrum, organized in collaboration with @ELSA Türkiye, @Young ISTAC, and to engage with future energy law professionals.
Our associate Dila Küçükali delivered a session on “A Comparative Approach: EU&TR Environmental, Climate Change, and Renewable Energy Policies” discussing key EU legislative frameworks, Turkey’s regulatory alignment, sustainability challenges in bilateral agreements and arbitration. The session provided an interactive and comparative perspective, enriched by insightful contributions from international students.
We thank ELSA Türkiye, Young ISTAC, and all participants for fostering a dynamic platform for legal discussions on the future of energy and sustainability.
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu UzunoğluBoden Law’s contribution to Lexology’s Panoramic: Electricity Regulation 2025 is now live!
Boden Law is proud to announce our contribution to Lexology‘s Panoramic: Electricity Regulation 2025 is now live! ⚡
As contributors, Deger Boden and Dila Küçükali from Boden Law provide a comprehensive analysis of Turkey’s electricity regulation landscape. This guide dives deep into the evolving regulatory framework, with particular emphasis on the latest developments in climate change, sustainability, and alternative energy sources.
The report covers key aspects such as power generation, transmission, distribution, public service obligations, and the role of competition law. We also explore the legal and policy trends that will shape the future of Turkey’s energy market, ensuring stakeholders are well-equipped to navigate the shifting regulatory environment.
For a detailed comparison and to explore the latest trends driving electricity regulation in Turkey and beyond, read the full publication on Lexology.
Click here to read the full report.
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu Uzunoğlu6 October 2024: Boden Law was at the Galatasaray Law Summit!
We are proud to have been a part of the Galatasaray Law Summit, held on 6 October 2024 at Galatasaray Üniversitesi . Our associate Dila Küçükali delivered a comprehensive session on Energy Law and Arbitration, sharing her insights on the intersection of energy regulation, sustainability, and arbitration. Dila highlighted crucial aspects of the Turkish energy sector, including renewable energy projects, carbon markets, and the EU’s Green Deal, all of which are shaping Turkey’s legal landscape in energy law.
We are grateful to the Galatasaray Law Club and Genç ISTAC/ Young ISTAC for organizing such an event providing a platform for meaningful discussions and professional connections.
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu Uzunoğlu26 September 2024: The Second South-Eastern Europe Arbitration Conference was a huge success!
The Second South-Eastern Europe Arbitration Conference, held last Thursday at the beautiful Almanac Palais Vienna, was a tremendous success, bringing together arbitration practitioners from around Europe!
We were honoured to have two distinguished keynote speakers:
• Anna Joubin-Bret (Secretary of UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law & Director of the ITL of the UN Secretariat), who shared insightful updates on the latest work being done by UNCITRAL.
• Professor Andrej Savin (Copenhagen Business School), who introduced the groundbreaking EU AI Arbitration Act, providing a fresh perspective on the intersection of artificial intelligence and law.
We have heard from the panels about the:
– Recent arbitration developments in the SEE region, exploring key trends and challenges
– Impact and use of technology in international arbitration, focusing on innovation and efficiency
– The evolving role of international law in investment arbitration, examining the shifting landscape of dispute resolution
– Valuation of damages, asset tracing, and case funding, offering practical insights into complex financial aspects of arbitration.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers for their valuable contributions, our organizers for their dedication in bringing this event to life, and our sponsors and supporters for their invaluable support. Of course, we extend our gratitude to all the participants—your enthusiasm and engagement made this event truly special!
We’re excited for next year’s conference and the new ideas it will undoubtedly inspire. Stay tuned for more updates!
by B. Aslı Saraçoğlu UzunoğluOur report on the changes in the Electricity Market License Regulation is out now!
New Regulation from EMRA: Changes in the Shareholding Structure of Preliminary License Holder Companies are Now Subject to the Approval of EMRA!
With the regulation published on 17 August 2024 in the Official Gazette amending the Electricity Market License Regulation, it is now mandatory to have the approval of EMRA for changes to be made in the shareholding structure of legal entities at the preliminary license stage. While previously a written notification was sufficient, with the new regulation, changes made without approval may lead to the cancellation of the preliminary license. This critical regulation is of great importance for investors and energy sector stakeholders.