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Communiqué on the Principles of Domestic Content in the Production of Electric Scooters
The “Communiqué on the Principles of Local Content in the Production of Electric Scooters (SGM-2026/5)”, published in the Official Gazette on 15 April 2026, sets out the criteria for domestic content to be applied in the production of electric scooters (e-scooters), as well as the procedures and principles for their certification by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE). The Communiqué introduces a domestic content requirement, as of 1 July 2026, for e-scooters to be registered in the U-Net system for holders of authorisation certificates under the Electric Scooter Regulation. Within this framework, manufacturers will be required to obtain an E-Scooter Manufacturer Certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute
Elektrikli Skuterlerin Üretimindeki Yerlilik Esasları Hakkında Tebliğ
15 Nisan 2026 tarihli Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan “Elektrikli Skuterlerin Üretimindeki Yerlilik Esasları Hakkında Tebliğ (SGM-2026/5)” ile elektrikli skuter (E-skuter) üretiminde uygulanacak yerlilik kriterleri ile bunların TSE tarafından belgelendirilmesine ilişkin usul ve esaslar düzenlenmiştir. Elektrikli Skuterlerin Üretimindeki Yerlilik Esasları Hakkında Tebliğ (SGM-2026/5) (Tebliğ) ile Elektrikli Skuter Yönetmeliği kapsamındaki yetki belgesi sahipleri açısından, 1 Temmuz 2026 itibarıyla U-Net sistemine kaydedilecek E-skuterler için yerlilik şartı getirmektedir. Bu çerçevede, üreticilerin belirli aksamların yerli olduğunu yerli malı belgesi ile tevsik ederek Türk Standartları
KST Law and Kinstellar assist Osborne Clarke and Lowenstein Sandler on the Turkish law aspects of Jennmar Holdings and Falconpoint Capital Partners' acquisition of Weber Mining & Tunnelling
KST Law and Kinstellar are pleased to have advised Osborne Clarke and Lowenstein Sandler on the Turkish law aspects of Jennmar Holdings and Falconpoint Capital Partners' acquisition of Weber Mining & Tunnelling, a significant cross-border transaction that expands the global footprint of the Jennmar platform. Weber Mining & Tunnelling is a specialized manufacturer of advanced resins and foams for strata stabilization, roof support, and ground consolidation in the mining and tunnelling sectors. With more than 60 years of experience and a strong focus on research and development, Weber serves an international customer base and maintains manufacturing facilities in France and Poland, as well as sales and distribution
KST Law and Kinstellar assist Honeywell on the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment business to Protective Industrial Products for USD 1.325 billion
KST Law (Kinstellar) is delighted to have advised Honeywell on the Turkish law aspects in connection with its sale of its Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) business to Protective Industrial Products ("PIP") for USD 1.325 billion, an all-cash transaction. PIP is a global supplier and manufacturer of PPE products and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and this strategic move is reinforcing PIP’s global positioning in the PPE market. Congratulations to our team led by Partners Emre Özer and Mert Elçin, with key involvement from Senior Associate Sıla Şaylı and Associates Helin Akbulut and Tuğberk Çakırca, for their outstanding efforts and dedication. Our colleagues Partner Viliam
KST Law and Kinstellar assist Allison Transmission Holdings to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated for approximately US$2.7 billion
KST Law (Kinstellar) is proud to have advised Allison Transmission Holdings on Turkish and Hungarian law aspects in connection with its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a global leader in propulsion and energy-management solutions for vehicles and machinery across all mobility markets, for approximately US$2.7 billion. Special thanks to the KST Law (Kinstellar) team in Istanbul led by Partner Emre Özer, including Associates Helin Akbulut, Nihal Dilan Cantürk and Tuğberk Çakırca, for their invaluable contribution in making this transaction a success. Kinstellar's team in Budapest consisting of Partner Gábor Gelencsér, Counsel Mónika Frank, Senior Associate
Kinstellar and KST Law advise Quexco Incorporated on its acquisition of Mutlu Akü
Kinstellar and KST Law are delighted to have advised Quexco Incorporated, a US-based diversified, private holding company with investments in the lubricants space and a rich history, previously operating in the battery industry, on its acquisition of Mutlu Akü, one of the major auto battery manufacturers in Türkiye, and owner of a waste battery recycling facility, from Metair International Holdings Coöperatief U.A. (a member of Metair Group, a South African listed company). The team was led by Partner Emre Özer, supported by Senior Associate Şeyma Olğun, and Associate Sıla Şaylı. Kinstellar worked in close collaboration with Bowmans, as to South African law, throughout the transaction. Completion of
KST Law and Kinstellar advise Grupo Antolin on the sale of a stake in the Turkish joint venture Ototrim
KST Law / Kinstellar are proud to have advised Grupo Antolin, a leading global car interior manufacturer, on the sale of 45% stake in the Turkish joint venture Ototrim to its JV partner Diniz Holding. Following this transaction, Antolin will retain a 5% stake in the joint venture and continue its collaboration with Diniz Holding. The transaction is pending approval from the Turkish Competition Authority. Our team was led by Partner Mert Elçin, with support from Associates Sila Özge Sayli and Osman Tugberk Çakirca.