The automotive sector represents one of the most significant pillars of industrial production and export activity in Türkiye. The country has developed into a major manufacturing hub for international automotive brands, supported by an extensive ecosystem of suppliers, component manufacturers and industrial service providers.

This industrial structure has created a highly integrated automotive supply chain in which manufacturers, tier suppliers and technology providers operate within complex production, logistics and export networks. Companies in this sector frequently engage in cross-border supply arrangements, large-scale manufacturing investments and long-term industrial partnerships.

OA advises companies active across the automotive value chain, including manufacturers, suppliers and investors, on the legal and regulatory matters arising in this highly integrated industrial environment. Our work frequently involves corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, supply chain arrangements and investment frameworks related to automotive manufacturing and distribution.

Automotive production is also a highly labour-intensive activity requiring careful management of employment structures, workforce organization and industrial relations. Our experience in employment law enables us to assist automotive companies in navigating complex workforce environments, collective employment matters and regulatory compliance related to large-scale manufacturing operations.

In addition, automotive investments frequently benefit from government incentive regimes designed to support industrial production and export capacity. We assist clients in structuring investments within these incentive frameworks while integrating tax planning, regulatory compliance and operational governance considerations.

The sector is also undergoing a significant transformation driven by sustainability and technological innovation, including electrification, emissions regulation and evolving ESG standards. By combining expertise across corporate law, tax, employment, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution, we support automotive clients in adapting their operations and investment structures to these evolving industry dynamics.