Pekin Bayar Mizrahi is a leading top-tier law firm located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The firm was founded by Mr. Fethi Pekin, who was a former judge, in 1946. Ms. Sefika Pekin and Ms. Selin Bayar subsequently joined the firm. In time, the firm has broadened its areas of expertise and the sectors it advises; thereby becoming a “full-service” firm with a global reach. In 2021, its dispute resolution partner, Mr. Ergin Mizrahi, became a name partner and the firm changed its corporate name as Pekin Bayar Mizrahi.
With its local and international experience of 75 years, Pekin Bayar Mizrahi is now one of the largest law firms in Türkiye in both size and volume, employing around 60 fee earners. The firm also has liaison offices and affiliate counsels in numerous cities in Türkiye. The firm has international practice and its clients include States, large financial institutions, and transnational corporations from various sectors.
On 23.06.2022, European Parliament gave its consent to the accession of the European Union to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters...
On 23.06.2022, European Parliament gave its consent to the
accession of the European Union to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on
the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or
Commercial Matters (the "Convention").
The European Union states are bound by the Convention, that will
enter into force as of 01.09.2023, as a result of the accession by
the European Union. Ukraine has signed and ratified the Convention
and accordingly it will also enter into force on 01.09.2023 for
Ukraine. Costa Rica, Israel, Russian Federation, United States of
America and Uruguay have also signed the Convention.
The Convention aims to establish a common framework for the
global circulation of judgments in civil or commercial matters. In
the Explanatory Statement, the European Parliament describes the
Convention as an instrument of outmost importance for European
citizens and businesses.
Turkey has not yet signed the Convention.
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