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Commercial disputes

When a deal in Turkey goes wrong, act early and in writing.

Our litigation lawyers represent foreign companies and investors before Turkish courts, mediators and arbitral tribunals. We explain your position in your language, in plain terms — including when a settlement is the smarter outcome.

Counsel
Turkish bar-registered lawyers
Forums
Mediation · courts · arbitration
Clients
Foreign companies & individuals
Languages
EN · RU · 中文 · AR
Practice areas

Disputes we handle.

Contracts

Commercial contracts

Supply, distribution, agency and service agreements; breach, termination and damages.

Corporate

Shareholder disputes

Deadlock, exclusion, director liability and exit between partners.

Receivables

Debt collection & enforcement

Enforcement proceedings, attachment of assets and bankruptcy claims.

Property

Real estate & construction

Developer delays, defective construction, title and tenancy disputes.

Arbitration

Arbitration

Proceedings before ISTAC and international institutions, and recognition of awards.

Cross-border

Foreign judgments

Recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions in Turkey.

Our approach

Four stages, each with a clear decision.

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Documents reviewed, strengths, risks, cost and duration in writing.

    Week 1
  2. 02

    Mediation

    Mandatory before most commercial monetary claims — often where cases settle.

    Weeks 2–8
  3. 03

    Litigation or arbitration

    Pleadings, evidence, expert reports and hearings.

    Months
  4. 04

    Enforcement

    Turning the judgment or award into payment.

    As needed
Mandatory mediation: for most commercial claims involving payment of money, Turkish law requires an attempt at mediation before a lawsuit can be filed. We use that stage strategically.
Questions

Frequently asked

Can you act if I am not in Turkey?

Yes. With a power of attorney our lawyers represent you; you attend only where your presence is legally required.

How are fees structured?

Fixed fees for defined stages, or a combination of fixed and success fees. Everything agreed in writing before work starts.

Do I need sworn translations of my documents?

Documents submitted to court must be in Turkish. Our team arranges sworn translations and keeps the file bilingual for you.

Start with one question.

Send us the listing, the address or simply your plan. An advisor who speaks your language replies the same working day.