Turkey: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Turkey, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Turkey, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Imagine that you consult a legal issue with your lawyer. You most likely would want the discussion between you and your lawyer to be kept between the two of you.

International commercial contracts often include arbitration clauses to resolve disputes outside traditional court systems. However, parties may challenge the validity of these arbitration provisions, leading courts to examine their enforceability under applicable laws and international conventions. This analysis explores how Turkish courts approach claims of invalidity in cross-border arbitration agreements.

Turkey's Social Security Institution does not automatically cover all prescription medications, even those approved and prescribed by doctors. This article examines the strict legal framework governing drug reimbursement, particularly for cancer treatments not included in official coverage lists. Through analysis of recent court decisions and regulatory requirements, it explores when and how patients can seek judicial intervention to obtain coverage for life-saving medications excluded from standard

Actions brought against decisions rendered by the Re-Examination and Evaluation Board (“Higher Board”) concerning trademark applications constitute an important part of Turkish trademark law practice. In practice, particularly in actions brought following the refusal of an opposition filed by the owner of an earlier trademark, it is common for plaintiffs to seek not only the cancellation of the Higher Board decision but also the invalidation of the trademark at issue if it is registered during the proceedings.

Turkish trademark law practitioners face significant procedural challenges when challenging decisions of the Re-examination and Evaluation Board (YİDK), particularly when seeking both the cancellation of administrative decisions and the invalidation of registered trademarks. This article examines the legal complexities arising from combining these distinct legal remedies in a single proceeding, including issues of jurisdiction, party standing, and evidentiary scope.

When emergency care in Turkey fails to meet accepted standards, the consequences can be catastrophic. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework governing emergency response errors, from triage mistakes and delayed treatment to wrongful refusals and premature discharge, explaining when urgent care failures cross the line into actionable medical malpractice.

Actions brought against decisions rendered by the Re-Examination and Evaluation Board (“Higher Board”) concerning trademark applications constitute an important part of Turkish trademark law practice. In practice, particularly in actions brought following the refusal of an opposition filed by the owner of an earlier trademark, it is common for plaintiffs to seek not only the cancellation of the Higher Board decision but also the invalidation of the trademark at issue if it is registered during the proceedings.

When critical care falls short in Turkey's intensive care units, the consequences can be devastating and often preventable. This comprehensive guide examines the legal standards ICUs must meet, the common failures that lead to harm, and the rights families have when negligence causes injury or death in these high-stakes medical environments.

When emergency care in Turkey fails to meet accepted standards, the consequences can be catastrophic. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework governing emergency response errors, from triage mistakes and delayed treatment to wrongful refusals and premature discharge, explaining when urgent care failures cross the line into actionable medical malpractice.

The Constitutional Court’s review concerned neither the institution of spousal maintenance itself nor these circumstances governing its termination or modification, but rather the phrase “indefinitely” in Article 175/1 of the TCC.