Interest, Currency and Damages Calculations in Turkish Arbitration Interest, currency and damages calculations in Turkish arbitration can determine the commercial value of an award as much as the tribunal’s decision on liability. A claimant may prove that the respondent breached a contract but still recover substantially less than expected because it: A respondent may also […]
Sovereign immunity and enforcement against state assets in Turkey are critical issues for investors, contractors, banks, suppliers and arbitral award creditors dealing with foreign states, ministries, public authorities and state-owned entities. A private company may successfully obtain an arbitral award requiring a foreign state to pay compensation. That award does not necessarily mean that every […]
Arbitration of Distribution, Agency and Franchise Disputes in Turkey Arbitration of distribution, agency and franchise disputes in Turkey has become increasingly important for manufacturers, exporters, brand owners, commercial agents, exclusive distributors, franchise networks and multinational businesses operating in the Turkish market. These commercial relationships are usually intended to continue for several years. The local party […]
Competition Law Issues in Turkish Arbitration Proceedings Competition law issues in Turkish arbitration proceedings may arise in distribution, franchise, licensing, joint venture, supply, technology, energy, banking, construction, merger and acquisition disputes. A claimant may request payment under a contractual clause, while the respondent argues that the clause unlawfully fixes resale prices, restricts online sales, divides […]
Intellectual Property Arbitration in Turkey: Trademark, Patent and Licensing Claims Intellectual property arbitration in Turkey is becoming increasingly relevant for brand owners, patent holders, technology companies, manufacturers, distributors, franchise networks, universities, research institutions, investors and multinational corporate groups. Intellectual property assets are frequently commercialised through complex contractual structures. A trademark may be licensed to a […]
Technology and Software Arbitration in Turkey: Licensing, SaaS and IT Project Disputes Technology and software arbitration in Turkey has become increasingly important for software developers, SaaS providers, cloud-service companies, technology purchasers, financial institutions, e-commerce businesses, telecommunications companies, start-ups and multinational corporate groups. Technology contracts are rarely limited to the delivery of one standard software product. […]
Maritime Arbitration in Turkey: Charterparty, Cargo and Shipbuilding Disputes Maritime arbitration in Turkey is an important dispute-resolution mechanism for shipowners, charterers, carriers, cargo interests, shipyards, shipbuilders, insurers, P&I clubs, commodity traders, freight forwarders and international lenders. Maritime transactions frequently involve parties, ships, cargoes and contractual documents connected with several jurisdictions. A vessel may be owned […]
Insurance and Reinsurance Arbitration in Turkey: Coverage, Indemnity and Subrogation Claims Insurance and reinsurance arbitration in Turkey has become increasingly relevant for policyholders, insurers, reinsurers, brokers, corporate groups, lenders, contractors and third parties affected by insured risks. Commercial insurance disputes may arise from property damage, business interruption, professional liability, construction risks, cyber incidents, product liability, […]
Arbitration of Banking and Finance Disputes under Turkish Law Arbitration of banking and finance disputes under Turkish law is increasingly relevant to banks, borrowers, international lenders, investment funds, project sponsors, guarantors, financial institutions and multinational corporate groups. Banking and finance transactions frequently involve large amounts, several jurisdictions, complex payment mechanisms and multiple transaction documents. A […]
Multiparty and Multicontract Arbitration in Turkey: Joinder, Consolidation and Parallel Claims Multiparty and multicontract arbitration in Turkey has become increasingly important as commercial transactions are structured through corporate groups, project companies, guarantors, subcontractors, lenders, shareholders and several interdependent contracts. A modern transaction may involve far more than one contract between one claimant and one respondent. […]