News and Events

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September 2023

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        Mediation Expertise: Akın Batmaz has recently completed specialized

        mediation training in consumer law.

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July 2023

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• Book Release: The second edition of Akın Batmaz's book, titled 'Acquisition of Immovable Properties in Turkey by Foreign Individuals,' is now available in Turkish, published by Adalet Publishing House. View the book

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June 2023

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• Mediation Expertise: Akın Batmaz has recently completed specialized mediation training in labor law and commercial law.

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May 2023

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• PhD Milestone: Akın Batmaz successfully passed his PhD qualifying exam as part of his studies in environmental sciences at Ege University.

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January 2023

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• Legal Insights: During training seminars organized by the Muğla Bar Association, Akın Batmaz shared valuable insights on procedures related to real estate acquisition, sale, inheritance, and obtaining Turkish citizenship through investments for foreign individuals.

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November 2022

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• International Mediation Training: Akın Batmaz successfully completed online mediation training at IM-Campus accredited by the International Mediation Institute.

• Bar Association Visit: We congratulated Levent Akgün on his election as the President of the Muğla Bar Association.

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September 2022

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• Mediation Certification: Akın Batmaz completed the mediation training program regulated by the Turkish Ministry of Justice.

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• Environmental Advocacy: Akın Batmaz volunteered with the Environmental Commission of the Muğla Bar Association, emphasizing Turkey's transition to renewable energy during an inspection of proposed coal mining expansion near Akbelen Forest.

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August 2022

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• Bar Association Visit: Cumhur Uzun, the President of the Muğla Bar Association, and Board Member Halime Kaya Öztok visited our office.

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July 2022

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• Published Article: Akın Batmaz's article titled "Evaluation of the Legal and Environmental Aspects of the Amendment to the Turkish Mining Regulation" was featured in the Istanbul Bar Association Journal. Read in English | Read in Turkish

• EU Climate Agreement: Akın Batmaz represented the Muğla Bar Association at the signing ceremony of the EU Climate Adaptation Mission Agreement by Mr. Ahmet Aras, Mayor of Bodrum.

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May 2022

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• Academic Presentation: Akın Batmaz delivered a presentation on the legal and environmental aspects of the Turkish Mining Regulation Amendment at Ege University.

• Bar Association Recognition: Bar President Cumhur Uzun honored Akın Batmaz with a plaque for his 25-year legal service.

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January 2022

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• PhD Pursuit: Akın Batmaz began his PhD in Environmental Sciences at Ege University.

• Academic Symposium: Akın Batmaz presented "The European Green Deal and Its Potential Effects on Turkey" at an Ege University symposium.

• Published Article: Akın Batmaz's article on determining heirs for a foreign individual's immovable property in Turkey was featured in the Istanbul Bar Association Journal. Read in English | Read in Turkish

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December 2021

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• Bar Association Talks: Akın Batmaz discussed legislation and practices related to foreigner-related real estate transactions at the Muğla Bar Association's Environmental Commission meeting.

• Knowledge Sharing: Akın Batmaz addressed the Keller Williams Bodrum team via Zoom, sharing best practices for foreigner-involved real estate transactions.

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November 2021

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• Environmental Presentation: Akın Batmaz presented on "The European Green Deal" to the Environmental Commission of the Muğla Bar Association, emphasizing its implications for Turkey, including carbon border adjustments.

• Academic Talk: Akın Batmaz discussed the "European Green Deal" in a presentation for the Thursday Seminars hosted by Çevmer at Ege University. Read more in Turkish

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October 2021

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• Environmental Advocacy: Following the Turkish Grand National Assembly's approval of the Paris Agreement, we shared our evaluations in a press statement, emphasizing the need for Turkey to align with upcoming changes in the European Union acquis following the Paris Agreement's ratification. Read our assessments here

• Academic Achievement: Akın Batmaz successfully earned his Master's degree in Environmental Sciences from Ege University.

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August 2021

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• Book Release: Adalet Publishing House released Batmaz's book titled "Foreign Individuals' Acquisition of Real Estate in Turkey," available in English as a paperback. View or purchase

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July 2021

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• Academic Presentation: Akın Batmaz showcased his project on “Traditional Bodrum Architecture from a Sustainable Perspective” at Ege University, emphasizing the preservation of Bodrum architecture using sustainable methods.

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January 2021

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• E-Book Release: Akin Batmaz's book titled "Foreign Individuals' Acquisition of Real Estate in Turkey" is now available for purchase as an e-book on Amazon.com. View or purchase

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April 2020

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• Book Release: In his book "Yabancı Gerçek Kişilerin Türkiye’de Taşınmaz Edinimleri, Mülahazalar ve Hukuki Sorunlar," Akin Batmaz explores real estate acquisition by foreigners in Turkey, covering purchase process, inheritance, and citizenship procedures. View here

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January 2, 2020

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• Academic Achievement: Akın Batmaz successfully earned his master's degree in private international law from the Faculty of Law at Ankara University.

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