How to Apply for Mediation in Turkey: Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Introduction

Mediation has become an essential part of the Turkish legal system. Individuals, employees, employers, companies, landlords, tenants, consumers, shareholders and foreign investors may be required to complete mediation before bringing certain disputes before a Turkish court.

The main legislation governing mediation in Turkey is Law No. 6325 on Mediation in Civil Disputes. Additional rules are contained in the Turkish Commercial Code, Law No. 7036 on Labour Courts, Law No. 6502 on Consumer Protection and other sector-specific legislation.

Some disputes are subject to mandatory mediation in Turkey, meaning that applying to a mediator is a procedural condition for filing a lawsuit. Other disputes may be referred to voluntary mediation even though there is no legal obligation to do so.

The application procedure may initially appear simple. However, errors concerning the competent mediation office, identity of the opposing party, scope of claims, limitation periods or description of the dispute may later cause procedural difficulties.

A mediation application should therefore be treated as an important legal step rather than a routine administrative formality.

This step-by-step guide explains how to apply for mediation in Turkey, where the application must be submitted, which documents are required, how a mediator is appointed, how meetings are conducted, how long the procedure takes and what happens after the process ends.

What Is Mediation Under Turkish Law?

Mediation is a structured dispute resolution procedure in which an independent and impartial third person assists the parties in communicating and negotiating.

The mediator does not act as a judge or arbitrator. The mediator cannot determine which party is legally right, impose a payment obligation or issue an eviction order.

The mediator helps the parties:

• Identify the real issues in dispute;
• Communicate their legal and commercial positions;
• Evaluate settlement alternatives;
• Develop mutually acceptable terms;
• Record any settlement in writing.

Under Turkish law, a mediator must conduct the process personally, carefully and impartially. The mediator must also observe equality between the parties and inform them about the nature, procedure and legal consequences of mediation.

Mediation is generally available for private law disputes concerning matters over which the parties may freely dispose.

Examples include:

• Employment receivables;
• Commercial debts;
• Compensation claims;
• Rental disputes;
• Consumer disputes;
• Contractual disputes;
• Co-ownership disputes;
• Condominium disagreements;
• Neighbourhood law disputes;
• Certain real estate disputes;
• Family property claims;
• Inheritance-related financial disputes.

Matters concerning criminal liability, administrative sanctions, personal status or rights over which the parties cannot freely dispose are generally outside the scope of civil mediation.

Mandatory and Voluntary Mediation in Turkey

Before applying, the claimant should determine whether the dispute is subject to mandatory or voluntary mediation.

Mandatory Mediation

Mandatory mediation means that the claimant must complete the mediation procedure before filing the relevant lawsuit.

The Ministry of Justice identifies employment claims, specified commercial disputes and consumer court disputes among the principal categories subject to mediation as a condition of action. Turkish legislation has subsequently expanded the mandatory framework to include several rental, co-ownership, condominium and neighbourhood disputes.

Mandatory mediation commonly applies to:

• Employee and employer receivables;
• Employment compensation;
• Reinstatement claims;
• Commercial monetary receivables;
• Commercial compensation claims;
• Commercial actions for annulment of objection;
• Commercial negative declaratory actions;
• Commercial restitution claims;
• Consumer court disputes, subject to exceptions;
• Rental disputes;
• Rent determination claims;
• Most court-based eviction disputes;
• Deposit disputes;
• Dissolution of co-ownership;
• Partition disputes;
• Condominium disputes;
• Neighbourhood law disputes.

If the claimant files a lawsuit without completing mandatory mediation, the court may dismiss the lawsuit on procedural grounds without examining the merits.

Voluntary Mediation

Voluntary mediation may be used where the law does not require a pre-litigation application.

The parties may agree to mediate:

• Before filing a lawsuit;
• During pending litigation;
• Before arbitration;
• During arbitration;
• Following an enforcement dispute;
• Under a contractual mediation clause.

Law No. 6325 allows parties to agree to mediation before a lawsuit or during pending court proceedings. A court may also inform and encourage the parties to consider mediation.

Voluntary mediation may be particularly useful where the parties wish to preserve an ongoing commercial, employment, family or rental relationship.

Step 1: Determine Whether the Dispute Is Legally Suitable for Mediation

The first step is to determine whether the dispute can legally be resolved through mediation.

A dispute is generally suitable where:

• It arises from private law;
• The parties may freely dispose of the relevant rights;
• The proposed settlement would not violate mandatory law;
• The subject matter can be defined clearly;
• The parties have legal capacity to settle.

Not every financial disagreement is automatically suitable.

For example, the parties may settle a contractual compensation claim, but they cannot use a private settlement to eliminate criminal liability or override rules protecting public order.

Special care is necessary in disputes concerning:

• Real estate ownership;
• Agricultural land;
• Company status;
• Family status;
• Children;
• Public authorities;
• Administrative penalties;
• Bankruptcy;
• Rights requiring registration.

The fact that a dispute contains a monetary element does not necessarily mean that every aspect can be settled through mediation.

Step 2: Determine Whether Mediation Is Mandatory

The second step is to identify whether the intended lawsuit falls within a mandatory mediation category.

This assessment must focus on the substance of the claim rather than only the title of the lawsuit.

For example, a commercial party may describe its intended action as a negative declaratory claim. If the underlying dispute concerns a commercial monetary debt, mandatory commercial mediation may still apply.

Similarly, a landlord may choose between a court-based eviction lawsuit and a specific non-judicial enforcement procedure. The mediation requirement may differ depending on the procedural route selected.

The following questions should be asked:

1. Which court would hear the dispute?
2. What is the legal relationship between the parties?
3. What remedy will be requested?
4. Is the claim monetary or non-monetary?
5. Does a statutory exception apply?
6. Is there a special arbitration, committee or enforcement procedure?
7. Is more than one claim involved?

Incorrect classification may cause the application to be opened under the wrong dispute category or may result in procedural objections during litigation.

Step 3: Identify the Correct Opposing Party

One of the most important parts of a mediation application is identifying the correct legal party.

A mediation application should not be filed merely against a brand name, branch name, workplace sign or commercial website unless that name belongs to the responsible legal entity.

The applicant should determine:

• Full legal name;
• Turkish identity number, where available;
• Tax number;
• Trade registry information;
• Registered address;
• Current contact information;
• Legal representative;
• Relationship to the dispute.

Company Disputes

For a company, the application should generally identify the registered company rather than only its business name.

A branch does not necessarily have a separate legal personality. A parent company and subsidiary are also separate entities unless a particular legal basis creates responsibility.

Employment Disputes

An employee should determine whether the employer is:

• An individual;
• A limited company;
• A joint-stock company;
• A subcontractor;
• A principal employer;
• More than one company jointly responsible.

Where a principal employer-subcontractor relationship exists, omitting a potentially liable party may later create difficulties.

Rental Disputes

A tenant should determine whether the landlord is the registered owner, a co-owner, a usufruct holder or an authorised representative.

Where property is jointly owned, it may be necessary to identify all relevant owners depending on the nature of the claim.

Consumer Disputes

A consumer should distinguish between:

• Seller;
• Manufacturer;
• Importer;
• Bank;
• Insurance company;
• Marketplace operator;
• Service provider;
• Authorised dealer.

Naming the wrong entity may lead to an ineffective mediation process and an incorrectly directed lawsuit.

Step 4: Identify the Competent Mediation Office

Mandatory mediation applications are made to mediation offices located in courthouses.

Where there is no separate mediation office, the relevant procedures are conducted by the civil court registry designated to act as the mediation office. The Ministry of Justice expressly states that applications are submitted to courthouse mediation offices or, where no such office exists, to the registry of the designated civil court of peace.

The correct office generally depends on the jurisdiction rules applicable to the intended lawsuit.

Depending on the dispute, the competent office may be connected with:

• The opposing party’s residence;
• The registered office of a company;
• The place of performance;
• The workplace;
• The location of rented property;
• The competent consumer court;
• The court that would otherwise hear the case.

Applications made to an office lacking territorial jurisdiction may create delay. The opposing party may also raise a jurisdictional objection during the mediation process under the applicable rules.

Before filing, the applicant should determine which court would have territorial jurisdiction if mediation fails.

Step 5: Prepare the Necessary Information and Documents

Although mediation is less formal than litigation, the application should contain sufficient information to identify the dispute and contact the opposing party.

The applicant should prepare:

• Identity card or passport;
• Full address;
• Telephone number;
• Email address;
• Opposing party’s details;
• Description of the legal relationship;
• Summary of the dispute;
• Amount claimed, where known;
• Relevant dates;
• Information about pending lawsuits or enforcement proceedings;
• Supporting documents;
• Power of attorney, where represented by a lawyer.

Common Documents

Depending on the dispute, relevant documents may include:

• Employment contract;
• Termination notice;
• Payroll records;
• Bank statements;
• Commercial contract;
• Invoices;
• Delivery documents;
• Promissory notes;
• Lease agreement;
• Rent payment records;
• Eviction undertaking;
• Consumer invoice;
• Warranty certificate;
• Property ownership records;
• Notices;
• Correspondence;
• Expert reports;
• Settlement proposals;
• Enforcement documents.

It is not always necessary to submit every item at the initial application stage. However, the applicant should have enough information to describe the dispute accurately.

Step 6: Define the Scope of the Mediation Application

The claims included in the mediation application should be described carefully.

The applicant should identify:

• Legal relationship;
• Disputed period;
• Type of receivable;
• Principal amount;
• Interest claim;
• Compensation;
• Requested performance;
• Eviction or delivery request;
• Counterclaims, where known.

Employment Example

An employment mediation application may include:

• Severance pay;
• Notice compensation;
• Unpaid salary;
• Overtime pay;
• Weekly rest pay;
• Public holiday pay;
• Annual leave pay;
• Commission;
• Reinstatement.

Simply writing “all employment rights” may be too vague, especially where the later lawsuit contains specific claims not clearly discussed during mediation.

Commercial Example

A commercial application may identify:

• Contract date;
• Invoice numbers;
• Principal receivable;
• Default interest;
• Contractual penalty;
• Annulment of objection;
• Negative declaratory relief;
• Restitution.

Rental Example

A rental application may concern:

• Eviction;
• Rent determination;
• Unpaid rent;
• Deposit;
• Damage;
• Common expenses;
• Termination.

A careful description reduces the risk of later disagreement over whether the subject of the lawsuit was previously submitted to mediation.

Step 7: Submit the Application

The application is submitted to the competent courthouse mediation office.

Mandatory mediation applications do not generally require payment of an application fee. The Ministry of Justice states that no fee is collected for applying to the mediation office.

An application may be made:

• Personally;
• Through a lawyer;
• Through a legal representative;
• Through an authorised company representative.

The applicant should obtain a record or application number and retain a copy of the submitted form.

The application date may be legally important for limitation and forfeiture periods. Therefore, proof of filing should be preserved.

Step 8: Appointment of the Mediator

After the application is accepted, a mediator is appointed from the official registry.

The Ministry of Justice explains that the courthouse mediation office appoints a mediator from the registered list. If all parties agree on a particular registered mediator, that mediator may be appointed instead.

In mandatory cases, the appointment is generally made through the official assignment system.

Specialised mediators may be appointed for disputes involving:

• Employment law;
• Commercial law;
• Consumer law;
• Banking and finance;
• Insurance;
• Construction;
• Intellectual property;
• Sports law;
• Energy;
• Healthcare;
• Rental and property law.

The Ministry of Justice applies specialised assignment rules in mandatory mediation where mediators with the relevant area of expertise are available.

Step 9: Contact by the Mediator

After appointment, the mediator contacts the parties using the available information.

The mediator may use:

• Telephone;
• Email;
• Written invitation;
• Electronic communication;
• Other appropriate methods.

The mediator will normally explain:

• Identity of the mediator;
• Nature of the application;
• Proposed meeting date;
• Place or online method;
• Documents that may be required;
• Confidentiality;
• Representation options;
• Consequences of non-attendance.

Parties should respond promptly.

Ignoring a telephone call or invitation may lead to the process ending without meaningful negotiation. It may also have procedural cost consequences under the rules applicable to the particular dispute.

Step 10: Decide Who Will Participate

Parties may generally participate personally or through their lawyers.

The Ministry of Justice confirms that parties may attend mediation personally or through legal counsel. Where representation is through a lawyer, the power of attorney must contain the necessary mediation authority.

A power of attorney should be reviewed to ensure that it authorises the lawyer to:

• Participate in mediation;
• Negotiate;
• Settle;
• Release claims;
• Accept obligations;
• Waive rights;
• Sign the final report;
• Sign the settlement agreement.

Company Representatives

A company representative should have sufficient authority under:

• Company articles;
• Signature circular;
• Board resolution;
• Power of attorney;
• Internal authorisation.

A representative who lacks authority to make decisions may prevent productive negotiations.

Foreign Parties

Foreign individuals and companies may participate through a Turkish lawyer.

A foreign power of attorney may require:

• Notarisation;
• Apostille;
• Consular legalisation;
• Sworn Turkish translation.

An interpreter may participate where necessary.

Step 11: Prepare for the First Meeting

The first mediation meeting should not be treated as an informal conversation.

Each party should prepare:

• A summary of the facts;
• Legal claims and defences;
• Documents;
• Calculation of the amount;
• Minimum acceptable terms;
• Alternative proposals;
• Litigation risk assessment;
• Payment capacity;
• Security options;
• Non-monetary interests.

Questions for the Claimant

The claimant should consider:

• What is the legally supportable amount?
• What evidence is available?
• How long would litigation take?
• Is immediate payment more valuable than a higher future judgment?
• Is instalment payment acceptable?
• Is security required?
• Which claims must remain reserved?

Questions for the Respondent

The respondent should consider:

• Is the claim wholly or partly justified?
• Which documents support the defence?
• What are the litigation and interest risks?
• Is continued business cooperation valuable?
• Can payment be structured?
• Is a release required?
• Are there counterclaims?

Good preparation significantly increases the possibility of a commercially reasonable settlement.

Step 12: Attend the Mediation Meeting

The mediator may conduct the meeting jointly or separately.

Law No. 6325 permits the mediator to meet and communicate with the parties together or individually.

A typical meeting may include:

1. Opening explanation by the mediator;
2. Confirmation of identities and authority;
3. Explanation of confidentiality;
4. Summary of the dispute;
5. Statements by each party;
6. Identification of disputed issues;
7. Evaluation of settlement options;
8. Separate private meetings;
9. Exchange of proposals;
10. Preparation of the final document.

The parties may agree on the procedure, provided that it does not violate mandatory law. If no procedure is agreed, the mediator determines the appropriate method by considering the nature of the dispute, the parties’ wishes and the need for efficient resolution.

Can Mediation Be Conducted Online?

Yes. Mediation meetings may be conducted remotely where the parties and mediator can participate effectively.

Online mediation is particularly useful where:

• A party lives abroad;
• Companies are located in different cities;
• The dispute concerns an international transaction;
• Personal attendance would be costly;
• Urgent negotiation is required.

The parties should ensure:

• Secure communication;
• Verification of identity;
• Confidential surroundings;
• Access to documents;
• Valid electronic or physical signatures;
• Availability of authorised representatives.

Online participation does not reduce the legal importance of the process.

Step 13: Maintain Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a core principle of mediation.

Statements and documents created solely for mediation are generally protected from use in subsequent litigation or arbitration.

Law No. 6325 provides that the following may not generally be relied upon as evidence:

• A mediation invitation;
• A party’s willingness to participate;
• Settlement views and proposals;
• Offers made during mediation;
• Admissions made during the process;
• Documents prepared solely for mediation.

However, evidence that existed independently does not become inadmissible merely because it was presented in mediation.

For example, an invoice, employment contract or bank statement remains potentially usable in court even if it was discussed during mediation.

Parties should not record meetings, disclose offers or circulate private communications without proper authority.

Step 14: Negotiate the Terms

Mediation allows the parties to negotiate more flexible solutions than a court may ordinarily order.

Possible terms include:

• Immediate payment;
• Instalments;
• Reduced principal;
• Waiver of part of the interest;
• Replacement goods;
• Repair;
• Voluntary eviction;
• New rent;
• Contract amendment;
• Delivery schedule;
• Return of documents;
• Confidentiality;
• Non-disparagement;
• Withdrawal of proceedings;
• Provision of security;
• Continuation of commercial relations.

The parties should distinguish between:

• Settlement amount;
• Payment method;
• Performance date;
• Conditions;
• Security;
• Default consequences;
• Release.

A settlement should not focus only on the principal amount. The practical mechanism for performance is equally important.

Step 15: Draft the Settlement Agreement Carefully

Where the parties reach an agreement, the settlement must be recorded clearly.

A well-drafted mediation settlement agreement should include:

• Full identity of the parties;
• Authority of representatives;
• Description of the dispute;
• Claims covered;
• Settlement amount;
• Currency;
• Gross or net nature of payments;
• Payment dates;
• Bank account;
• Interest;
• Instalments;
• Security;
• Delivery obligations;
• Tax and cost allocation;
• Withdrawal of pending cases;
• Scope of release;
• Confidentiality;
• Default consequences;
• Enforcement.

Avoid Vague Wording

Expressions such as the following may create enforcement problems:

• “Payment will be made soon.”
• “The tenant will leave at an appropriate time.”
• “The company will resolve the problem.”
• “The employee’s rights will be paid.”
• “The parties release each other in all respects.”

Instead, obligations should be objectively measurable.

Conditional Releases

Where payment will be made later, the claimant should consider making the release conditional on full and timely payment.

Otherwise, the claimant may release the debt before receiving the settlement amount.

Step 16: Understand the Enforceability of the Agreement

A mediation settlement is binding when validly concluded.

Depending on the signatures and subject matter, the settlement may:

• Be enforceable directly;
• Require an enforceability annotation;
• Require compliance with additional form requirements.

An agreement signed by the parties, their lawyers and the mediator may qualify as an enforceable document under the conditions recognised by Law No. 6325.

Where the agreement lacks the required signature structure, the parties may apply to the competent court for an enforceability annotation.

Special rules may apply to agreements concerning:

• Real estate transfer;
• Limited real rights;
• Agricultural land;
• Registration;
• Rights requiring official form.

Enforceability does not correct an unlawful or unclear agreement.

Step 17: Obtain the Final Report

Every mandatory mediation process ends with a final report.

The report may state:

• Full agreement;
• Partial agreement;
• No agreement;
• Non-attendance;
• Inability to contact a party;
• Termination for another reason.

The Ministry of Justice publishes official templates for agreement and non-agreement final reports for mandatory and voluntary mediation.

The claimant should preserve the signed final report.

Where no settlement is reached, this document will generally be needed when filing the lawsuit.

Step 18: File the Lawsuit If No Agreement Is Reached

If mandatory mediation ends without settlement, the claimant may file the lawsuit before the competent court.

The final mediation report should be submitted in accordance with the applicable procedural rules.

The lawsuit must be filed within any remaining limitation or forfeiture period.

Special attention is necessary in matters with short deadlines, such as:

• Reinstatement claims;
• Eviction actions;
• Objections and annulment claims;
• Certain enforcement-related lawsuits;
• Consumer objections;
• Corporate proceedings.

Mediation does not eliminate the need to comply with substantive notices, contractual cure periods or statutory filing deadlines.

How Does Mediation Affect Limitation Periods?

The period between the commencement and termination of mediation is treated specially under Turkish law for limitation and forfeiture calculations.

This protects a claimant from losing the right to sue while the mandatory procedure is continuing.

However, the protection should not be overstated.

Potential problems may arise where:

• The wrong party is named;
• A claim is omitted;
• The application is submitted after the deadline has already expired;
• The legal relationship is misclassified;
• A statutory notice was not sent;
• The subsequent lawsuit exceeds the scope of the application.

The safest approach is to apply early and identify all relevant parties and claims accurately.

How Much Does Mediation Cost in Turkey?

No application fee is generally charged for filing a mandatory mediation application.

If the parties do not settle, the Ministry of Justice states that the mediator’s fee for the first two hours is covered from the Ministry budget under the mandatory system. If the parties settle, the fee is determined under the applicable Mediation Minimum Fee Tariff and is generally shared equally unless otherwise agreed.

The Ministry of Justice publishes annual mediation fee tariffs, including the official tariff applicable for 2026.

The parties may agree that:

• One party will pay the full mediator fee;
• Fees will be shared equally;
• Fees will be deducted from the settlement;
• Each party will bear its own lawyer’s fee.

Lawyers’ fees are separate from the mediator’s fee.

Can a Party Obtain Legal Aid?

A party unable to afford mediation expenses may apply for legal aid.

Law No. 6325 provides that a party requiring legal aid for mediation costs may benefit from legal aid by decision of the civil court of peace located where the mediation office is situated. The legal aid provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure apply by analogy.

The applicant may need to provide documents showing financial circumstances.

Legal aid concerning mediation costs should be distinguished from bar association legal assistance for lawyer representation.

Common Mistakes When Applying for Mediation in Turkey

Applying Against the Wrong Company

Using a brand, branch or trade name instead of the responsible legal entity may make the process ineffective.

Omitting a Jointly Liable Party

An employee may omit the principal employer, or a consumer may omit the importer or seller.

Defining the Claim Too Narrowly

A later lawsuit may include claims that were not clearly submitted to mediation.

Defining the Claim Too Vaguely

General phrases may create uncertainty over the scope of the application.

Missing a Short Filing Deadline

Mediation must be coordinated with statutory periods.

Assuming Settlement Is Compulsory

No party is required to accept an offer.

Signing an Unclear Release

An excessively broad release may eliminate unrelated rights.

Accepting Unsecured Instalments

A claimant may receive no practical benefit if the debtor later defaults.

Failing to Address Existing Proceedings

The settlement should regulate pending lawsuits, enforcement files and interim measures.

Ignoring Tax and Social Security Consequences

Gross and net amounts should be defined.

Failing to Verify Representative Authority

A settlement signed by an unauthorised person may be challenged.

Applying for Mediation as a Foreign Individual or Company

Foreign parties may apply for mediation in Turkey.

A foreign applicant should consider:

• Turkish jurisdiction;
• Applicable law;
• Corporate authority;
• Power of attorney;
• Apostille requirements;
• Sworn translation;
• Currency;
• International bank transfers;
• Taxation;
• Cross-border enforcement;
• Language of the settlement.

Foreign companies should submit their full registered name, incorporation details and authorised signatory information.

The settlement may be prepared bilingually. The agreement should identify which language will prevail if there is a conflict between versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is a mediation application submitted in Turkey?

Applications are submitted to the mediation office at the courthouse. Where there is no separate office, the designated civil court of peace registry conducts the procedure.

Is there a fee for submitting the application?

No application fee is generally charged in mandatory mediation.

Can the parties choose their mediator?

Yes. If the parties agree on a mediator registered in the official list, that mediator may be appointed. Otherwise, the office appoints a mediator.

Can a lawyer apply on behalf of a client?

Yes. The lawyer should hold the necessary authority under the power of attorney.

Can mediation be conducted online?

Yes. Remote meetings may be conducted where effective participation and confidentiality can be maintained.

Must the parties reach a settlement?

No. Settlement is voluntary even where the application itself is mandatory.

What happens if no agreement is reached?

The mediator prepares a final report, and the claimant may file the lawsuit before the competent court.

Can settlement proposals be used as evidence?

Statements, proposals and documents prepared solely for mediation are generally protected from use in later litigation.

Is a mediation agreement binding?

Yes. A valid agreement is binding and may be directly enforceable or may require an enforceability annotation, depending on the circumstances.

Can a foreign person apply?

Yes. Foreign individuals and companies may participate personally or through an authorised Turkish lawyer.

Conclusion

Applying for mediation in Turkey is an important procedural step in a wide range of legal disputes.

Mandatory mediation currently plays a central role in employment, commercial, consumer, rental, co-ownership, condominium and neighbourhood disputes.

The application is generally made to the mediation office at the competent courthouse. Where no separate office exists, the designated court registry performs the relevant functions.

Although the initial application does not generally require payment of a fee, the process should not be treated as a simple administrative formality.

The applicant must correctly identify:

• Whether mediation is mandatory;
• The competent office;
• The correct opposing parties;
• The claims to be discussed;
• Applicable limitation periods;
• Required documents;
• Representative authority;
• Settlement objectives.

After the application, a registered mediator is appointed. The mediator contacts the parties, organises meetings, facilitates negotiations and prepares a final report.

If the parties reach an agreement, the settlement should clearly define payment, performance, security, release and default terms. If they do not settle, the claimant may proceed to litigation after obtaining the final report.

A poorly prepared mediation application may result in delay, procedural objections or loss of rights. An unclear settlement agreement may create a new dispute instead of resolving the original one.

For this reason, individuals and companies should obtain legal advice before submitting an application or signing a mediation settlement.

A Turkish mediation lawyer can identify the proper procedure, protect statutory deadlines, prepare the claims, conduct negotiations and draft an agreement capable of effective enforcement.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Turkish mediation legislation, procedural rules, court practice and fee tariffs may change. Each dispute should be assessed according to its facts and the legislation in force on the relevant date.