Bad faith claims and abuse of rights play a much larger role in Turkish civil litigation than many parties expect. In Türkiye, the issue is not limited to obviously frivolous lawsuits. It also includes the abusive use of a formally existing right, misleading procedural conduct, tactical delay, false factual presentation, and misuse of temporary legal […]
Expert witness reports are one of the most decisive parts of civil litigation in Turkey. In many files, the legal dispute does not fail because the statute is unclear. It fails because the factual and technical foundation of the case is weak, incomplete, or badly tested. Turkish procedural law recognizes this reality and allows courts […]
Jurisdiction clauses and choice of court agreements are a critical part of commercial contracting in Turkey. In practice, they often determine not only where a lawsuit may be filed, but also how quickly a dispute can be managed, whether a jurisdiction objection can succeed, and whether a future judgment will be usable in Turkey. Under […]
Cross-border commercial disputes in Turkey are no longer exceptional. They arise in distribution agreements, supply contracts, agency relationships, licensing deals, shareholder arrangements, construction projects, technology contracts, transport matters, insurance claims, and many other transactions involving a foreign element. In Turkish law, these disputes are mainly governed by Law No. 5718 on International Private and Procedural […]
Intellectual property litigation in Turkey is one of the most important areas of modern business law. It affects brand owners, technology companies, software developers, designers, publishers, broadcasters, manufacturers, importers, distributors, content creators, and foreign investors doing business in Türkiye. The Turkish system does not treat all IP rights under one single statute. Instead, industrial property […]
Insurance disputes in Turkey are a major part of modern commercial and consumer litigation. They arise in property insurance, motor insurance, liability insurance, health and life insurance, credit-linked insurance, cargo insurance, engineering and construction policies, and many other lines. Turkish insurance law treats insurance contracts as a distinct and highly regulated field: the Turkish Commercial […]
Banking and finance disputes in Turkey sit at the center of modern commercial litigation. They affect banks, participation banks, development and investment banks, finance companies, lenders, borrowers, guarantors, card issuers, investors, corporate treasuries, and consumers. Turkish banking law is designed to protect confidence and stability in financial markets, the efficient functioning of the credit system, […]
Professional liability claims in Turkey sit at the intersection of contract law, tort law, civil procedure, and sector-specific professional regulation. In practice, these claims commonly arise against lawyers, doctors, architects, engineers, accountants, auditors, consultants, and other licensed or specialized professionals whose work involves expertise, trust, and a high standard of care. Turkish law does not […]
Lease disputes in Turkey are among the most common and commercially significant civil disputes in the Turkish legal system. They affect residential landlords, commercial tenants, investors, developers, family offices, retailers, office occupiers, and property managers alike. In Turkish law, lease conflicts are not limited to unpaid rent. They often involve eviction, rent adjustment, early surrender, […]
Real estate litigation in Turkey covers a wide range of disputes involving ownership, possession, registration, co-ownership, tenancy, boundaries, neighbor rights, condominium conflicts, and land-registry errors. In Turkish law, these disputes do not all go to the same court or follow the same route. Some are heard by the Civil Court of First Instance, some by […]