Turkey: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Sınır Ötesi Ticari Sözleşmelerde Tahkim Şartının Geçersizliği İddiası Ve Mahkemelerin Yaklaşımı
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 Litigation
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Esenyel Partners
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İlaç Bedellerinin Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu Tarafından Karşılanma Şartları: Hukuki Süreç Ve Kanser İlaçları Özelindeki Durum
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
Turkey Employment
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Urey Law Firm
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The Silent Crisis In Trademark Law: Inconsistencies In Actions For The Cancellation Of Higher Board Decisions
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.
Turkey IP
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Gun + Partners
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Setting Aside Arbitral Awards In Türkiye 2026
This article examines the setting aside of arbitral awards seated in Türkiye, with particular attention to the distinction between domestic and international arbitration. It considers arbitrability, time limits, the effect of filing, statutory grounds, public policy, waiver and the judicial authorities discussed in the manuscript. The analysis distinguishes annulment from an ordinary merits appeal and from the enforcement of a foreign award.
Turkey Litigation
OP
ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In Türkiye 2026
This article examines the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Türkiye and distinguishes those proceedings from subsequent collection. It considers the treaty and statutory framework, public policy, the binding effect of the award, service, documentary requirements, security, interim protection and appeals. The judicial authorities discussed in the text illustrate the limited nature of enforcement review and the importance of a properly prepared record.
Turkey Litigation
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ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Debt Collection And Enforcement Proceedings In Turkey 2026
This article examines Turkish debt collection from the perspective of foreign creditors. It considers the choice of recovery route, payment orders, objections, litigation, negotiable instruments, provisional attachment, execution, insolvency and the treatment of foreign documents. The judicial authorities discussed in the text are considered alongside the statutory conditions of the particular procedure.
Turkey Finance
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ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Tahkimde Hakemlerin Bağımsızlık Ve Tarafsızlığının Sağlanması Konusunda Şeffaflığa İlişkin Türk Tahkim Akademisi Kılavuz İlkeleri’nin Değerlendirilmesi
Türk Tahkim Akademisi (“TTA”), 5 Nisan 2021 tarihinde Cumhurbaşkanlığı Genel Sekreterliği, İbn Haldun Üniversitesi ve İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi arasında imzalanan “Tahkim Akademisi İş Birliği Protokolü” kapsamında kurulmuştur. TTA çatısı altında hazırlanan “Tahkimde Hakemlerin Bağımsızlık ve Tarafsızlığının Sağlanması Konusunda Şeffaflığa İlişkin Kılavuz İlkeler” (“TTA Kılavuz İlkeleri”), İstanbul Finans Merkezi’nde düzenlenen bir törenle İstanbul Tahkim Merkezi (“ISTAC”), İstanbul Ticaret Odası Tahkim ve Arabuluculuk Merkezi (“İTOTAM”), Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği (“TOBB”) ve Enerji Uyuşmazlıkları Tahkim Merkezi (“EDAC”) tarafından
Turkey Litigation
Altay Law Office
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An Assessment Of The Turkish Arbitration Academy’s Guidelines On Transparency In Ensuring The Independence And Impartiality Of Arbitrators In Arbitration
The Turkish Arbitration Academy (“TTA”) was established within the framework of the “Arbitration Academy Cooperation Protocol” signed on 5 April 2021 between the Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Ibn Haldun University, and Istanbul Ticaret University. The “Guidelines on Transparency in Ensuring the Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators” prepared under the umbrella of TTA (“TTA Guidelines”), were signed by Istanbul Arbitration Centre (“ISTAC”), Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (“İTOTAM”), Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (“TOBB”), and Energy Disputes Arbitration Center (“EDAC”) at a ceremony held at the Istanbul Finance Center and were published on 7 November 2025 (TTA Guidelines, pp. 1–8).
Turkey Litigation
Altay Law Office
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AYM’den Kamulaştırmasız El Atma Davalarına Dair Önemli İptal Kararı
Anayasa Mahkemesi (AYM), Bursa 4. İcra Hukuk Mahkemesi tarafından yapılan somut norm denetimi başvurusu sonucunda; 2942 sayılı Kamulaştırma Kanunu’na 7421 sayılı Kanun’la eklenen Ek 4. maddenin ikinci fıkrasında yer alan kamulaştırmasız el atma tazminatlarına ilişkin icra takiplerinde idarenin teminatsız olarak icranın geri bırakılmasını (tehir-i icra) talep edebilmesine imkân tanıyan kuralı Anayasa’ya aykırı bularak iptal etmiştir.
Turkey Government
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Egemenoglu
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Arsa Payının Düzeltilmesi Davası
Arsa payı, 634 sayılı Kat Mülkiyeti Kanunu (“KMK”) uyarınca, ana taşınmazın arsası üzerinde her bir bağımsız bölüme tahsis edilen ortak mülkiyet payını ifade eder. KMK m. 3 uyarınca arsa paylarının, bağımsız bölümlerin kat irtifakının kurulduğu tarihteki; doğrudan kat mülkiyetine geçilmesi halinde ise kat mülkiyetinin kurulduğu tarihteki değerleriyle orantılı olarak belirlenmesi gerekir.
Turkey Real Estate
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Fidanci & Esin Partners
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Action For Correction Of Land Shares
A land share, under Condominium Law No. 634 (the “Condominium Law”), refers to the co-ownership share in the land of the main property allocated to each independent unit. Pursuant to Article 3 of the Condominium Law, land shares must be determined in proportion to the values of the independent units as of the date on which the condominium easement is established or, where condominium ownership is established directly, as of the date on which condominium ownership is established.
Turkey Real Estate
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Fidanci & Esin Partners
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New 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: A Stronger Focus On Efficiency, Flexibility And Early Case Management
The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Arbitration Rules, marking a pivotal shift in international dispute resolution through enhanced procedural efficiency and case management innovations. These reforms eliminate longstanding requirements while introducing new expedited mechanisms and strengthened disclosure obligations. How will these changes reshape the landscape of international commercial arbitration for practitioners and parties worldwide?
Turkey Litigation
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CBC Law Firm
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