Practice Area
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Resolution of commercial disputes through domestic and international arbitration under ICC, ISTAC and UNCITRAL rules, alongside mediation and court litigation.
Overview
We represent clients in construction, energy, international trade and corporate disputes across ICC, ISTAC, UNCITRAL and ad-hoc arbitrations.
We develop settlement strategies for pre-arbitration negotiation and mediation, and we act in recognition, enforcement and set-aside proceedings of arbitral awards in Türkiye.
What We Do
- International commercial arbitration (ICC, ISTAC, UNCITRAL)
- Investment arbitration (ICSID) advisory
- Ad-hoc and institutional arbitration representation
- Commercial and mandatory mediation proceedings
- Recognition, enforcement and set-aside of arbitral awards
- Commercial litigation before the courts
Our Approach
We evaluate arbitration, mediation and litigation together based on the nature of the dispute, planning the fastest and most cost-effective route in alignment with the client's commercial objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does an arbitration take?
- Institutional arbitrations typically conclude within 12-18 months; complexity may extend the timetable.
- How is a foreign arbitral award enforced in Türkiye?
- As a party to the 1958 New York Convention, Türkiye enforces foreign arbitral awards through enforcement proceedings before Turkish courts.
- Is mediation mandatory in commercial disputes?
- In commercial cases seeking payment of a sum or damages, prior recourse to mediation is a mandatory pre-condition to litigation.