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Insurance law is the branch of law governing the formation and performance of insurance contracts and the resolution of disputes arising from them. It sets out the relationship between insurer and insured, the rights and obligations of the parties, the management of risk and the principles of compensation payable in the event of a loss. Regulated in Türkiye mainly under the Turkish Commercial Code, this field aims to protect the stability of economic life by safeguarding individuals and businesses against financial loss.

Real estate law is the branch of law governing all legal relationships, disputes and rules concerning immovable property such as land, plots, houses and apartments. An important sub-field of property law, it covers title deed registration, purchase and sale, leasing, mortgages, expropriation and the partition of co-owned property (izale-i şuyu). It aims to protect the legal rights of property owners and claimants and to resolve ownership disputes.

Employment law is the branch of law governing the relationship between employee and employer and their respective rights and obligations. It provides legal safeguards on matters such as working conditions, wages, severance pay, working hours and reinstatement. It also covers trade unions, collective labor agreements and the state’s supervisory role in working life.

Enforcement and bankruptcy law is the branch of law governing the compulsory collection of receivables through state authority and the procedures that apply when a debtor cannot pay its debts. It covers enforcement proceedings with and without a court judgment, special proceedings for negotiable instruments, attachment, sale and distribution of proceeds, actions for annulment of objection, concordat and bankruptcy. It aims to enable creditors to recover what they are owed quickly and effectively, while allowing debtors to benefit from their statutory defenses and protections.

Immigration law is the branch of law governing the legal status of foreign nationals, including their entry into, residence in and employment in Türkiye. It covers residence permits, work permits, international protection, challenges to deportation decisions and administrative court remedies, and citizenship procedures. It aims to protect the rights of foreign nationals and of the individuals and institutions dealing with them, and to ensure that procedures are carried out in compliance with the law.