Arbitration Law in Turkey plays an increasingly important role in commercial conflict resolution, particularly for cross-border transactions and high-value corporate disputes. Arbitration provides an efficient, private, and specialized framework for resolving legal conflicts without resorting to prolonged litigation. At ER&GUN&ER Law Firm, we provide expert legal guidance in drafting arbitration clauses, representing clients before arbitral tribunals, and enforcing or challenging arbitral awards. Our English Speaking Turkish Lawyers advise both domestic and international clients under Turkish and international arbitration frameworks.
Legal Framework for Arbitration in Turkey
Arbitration in Turkey is regulated by:
- Turkish International Arbitration Law No. 4686 (TIAL) — applicable when at least one party is foreign or the dispute involves international elements
- Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100 — governing domestic arbitration between Turkish parties
- New York Convention (1958) — applicable to the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
- ICSID Convention — for investor-state disputes under bilateral investment treaties
When Should You Choose Arbitration?
- When seeking faster resolution with limited court intervention
- To ensure confidentiality in sensitive commercial disputes
- When your contract is international and enforcement abroad is expected
- To avoid the formalism of state courts and benefit from industry-specific arbitrators
We provide tailored analysis on whether arbitration is suitable for your case and ensure that arbitration clauses are valid, enforceable, and strategically advantageous.
Institutional vs. Ad Hoc Arbitration
We represent clients in both institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings, including:
- ISTAC (Istanbul Arbitration Center)
- ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)
- LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration)
- ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)
- UNCITRAL-based proceedings
Key Arbitration Services Offered
- Drafting comprehensive and enforceable arbitration clauses in commercial agreements
- Filing requests for arbitration and preparing statement of claim and defense
- Selection and challenge of arbitrators
- Handling interim measures and emergency arbitration
- Organizing evidentiary hearings and witness examination
- Challenging or enforcing arbitral awards in Turkish courts
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
We have extensive experience initiating recognition and enforcement procedures in Turkey under the New York Convention. Key requirements for enforcement:
- Final and binding award
- Written arbitration agreement between parties
- Non-conflict with Turkish public order or procedural principles
- Proper notice to the respondent
We assist clients in collecting awarded sums, attaching assets in Turkey, and defending against enforcement objections raised by opposing parties.
Sector Experience in Arbitration
Our arbitration practice spans a wide array of industries, including:
- Construction & Infrastructure: Delay claims, FIDIC-based contracts, EPC disputes
- Energy & Natural Resources: Joint venture disputes, production sharing, licensing
- Finance & Investment: Shareholder disputes, loan enforcement, regulatory issues
- Technology & IP: Licensing disputes, software implementation failures
- Real Estate & Hospitality: Development agreements, hotel management contracts
Internal Legal Resources
- Business Dispute Resolution in Turkey
- Arbitration in Debt Collection
- International Enforcement Law
- Cross-Border Contract Drafting
Contact Our Arbitration Lawyers in Turkey
Whether initiating arbitration, drafting a dispute clause, or enforcing an award in Turkey, our team is ready to assist. As a premier Turkish Law Firm with a multilingual team of English Speaking Turkish Lawyers, we ensure efficient, strategic, and compliant arbitration representation tailored to the complexities of your business.
