Anti-Corruption
Global Compliance and Strategic Approach in Combating Corruption
With the diversification of economic activities and the impact of globalization, companies have expanded their operations beyond national borders. This geographic expansion has led to significant increases in both workforce size and the number of economic units operating across different countries. As a result, companies are now required to comply with the anti-corruption legislation of every jurisdiction in which they operate and to establish global internal ethical standards.
For Turkish companies, robust anti-corruption regulations implemented by the United States and European Union—Turkey’s key economic and political partners—have made compliance in this area a legal necessity. Additionally, sanctions regimes targeting various countries, sectors, companies, and individuals have become a central element of global regulatory frameworks. These sanctions can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment, for both individuals and legal entities.
In response to the growing importance of anti-corruption efforts in Turkey and around the world, Türeli & Ceylan has developed a tailored Anti-Corruption Compliance Program to help clients foresee risks and ensure legal security. Given the broad and international scope of anti-corruption laws, our program is custom-designed for each case, considering the specific circumstances of the client.
The program’s primary goal is to eliminate the uncertainty caused by the limited body of case law in this field and to help companies effectively manage corruption-related risks.
The process begins with identifying corruption risks specific to each company. Taking into account factors such as workforce size and the number of business partners, the Compliance Program is structured to include the detection and prevention of internal risks, the development of company-wide anti-corruption policies, and the training of employees to ensure awareness and preparedness.
Each module is designed to enhance employee awareness, engagement, and contribution—ultimately aiming to embed anti-corruption awareness as a core company policy and organizational culture.