Introduction The Greece Golden Visa €400,000 and €800,000 thresholds are among the most important issues that international investors must understand before purchasing real estate in Greece. Under the current system, the minimum investment amount is determined principally by the geographical location of the property. Properties located in Greece’s most commercially attractive cities, metropolitan areas and […]
Introduction The Greece Golden Visa Program 2026 remains one of the most significant residence-by-investment programs available to non-European Union investors. The program allows qualifying third-country nationals to obtain a renewable Greek residence permit by completing an investment that satisfies the requirements of Greek immigration legislation. Although the program was historically associated with a uniform real […]
Introduction Common mistakes in mandatory mediation applications in Turkey can lead to serious procedural consequences, including dismissal of a lawsuit, loss of time, additional costs, disputes concerning the scope of the final report and, in some cases, difficulty protecting limitation or forfeiture periods. Mandatory mediation is not merely an informal settlement meeting. It is a […]
Introduction Choosing between mediation and litigation in Turkey is one of the most important strategic decisions that individuals and companies must make when a legal dispute arises. The most appropriate method depends on the nature of the claim, the relationship between the parties, the available evidence, the urgency of the matter, the need for confidentiality […]
Introduction Mediation costs and lawyer fees in Turkey are important considerations for individuals, companies, foreign investors, landlords, tenants, employees, employers and commercial creditors considering settlement before litigation. Mediation is generally less expensive than full court proceedings because the parties do not usually incur court filing fees, expert fees, witness expenses, inspection costs and repeated hearing-related […]
Introduction Online mediation in Turkey has become an increasingly practical method for resolving legal disputes without requiring all participants to be physically present in the same room. Employees, employers, companies, consumers, landlords, tenants, co-owners and foreign investors may participate in mediation remotely through video conferencing, telephone communication and secure electronic document exchange. The growing use […]
Introduction Limitation periods and mediation under Turkish law must be evaluated together whenever a claimant intends to negotiate before filing a lawsuit. A legally justified claim may become unenforceable if the applicable limitation period expires. Similarly, failure to comply with a forfeiture period may result in the complete loss of the right to bring a […]
Introduction Failing to attend a mediation meeting in Turkey may have significant procedural and financial consequences, especially where mediation is a mandatory condition for filing a lawsuit. Mandatory mediation applies to a growing number of private law disputes in Turkey, including many employment, commercial, consumer, rental, co-ownership, condominium and neighbourhood disputes. In these cases, the […]
Introduction Confidentiality is one of the fundamental principles of mediation under Turkish law. Parties are more likely to negotiate openly, disclose their commercial or personal interests and make realistic settlement proposals when they know that statements made during mediation will not automatically become public or be used against them in later court or arbitration proceedings. […]
Introduction International mediation in Turkey has become an increasingly important dispute resolution mechanism for foreign investors, multinational companies, exporters, importers, manufacturers, distributors, technology businesses, logistics providers and companies involved in cross-border commercial transactions. International business disputes often create significant legal and operational risks. The parties may be located in different countries, use different languages, operate […]