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The Applicability Of Sanctions Imposed On Russia As Overriding Mandatory Provisions In Arbitration Proceedings
The annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 by Russia triggered the expansion of unilateral sanctions, particularly by the EU and the US. These sanctions, designed to exert political and economic pressure, had significant repercussions for global commerce, extending their effects beyond sanctioning and sanctioned states to third-country nationals. In a globalized economy, no actor remains immune from the disruptions caused by armed conflict and sanctions. This reality raises complex questions for arbitration, especially in third States such as Türkiye, regarding the enforceability of contracts, applicability of foreign mandatory rules, and potential enforcement challenges.
Turkey International
KL
Kabine Law Office
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Türkiye’s Model Bilateral Investment Treaties
Nearly 3,000 bilateral investment treaties exist between states, with most negotiations starting from model BITs that reflect national investment policies. This article examines eight of Türkiye's model BITs from 2000 to 2014, obtained through official information requests, tracing how traditional investor protections evolved through increasingly detailed provisions on scope, standards, and arbitration access while responding to developments in international investment law jurisprudence.
Turkey International
KL
Kabine Law Office
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Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Turkey 2026
This article examines the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Turkey. It considers finality, reciprocity, jurisdiction, public policy, service, documentary requirements, security and the relationship between enforcement permission and actual collection. The discussion distinguishes foreign judgments from arbitral awards and from decisions eligible for a separate administrative registration route.
Turkey Litigation
OP
ONGUR & PARTNERS
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International Divorce In Turkey - Cross-Border Family Law
International divorce cases in Turkey involve complex jurisdictional questions when spouses have different nationalities, live in different countries, or hold assets across multiple jurisdictions. Understanding which court has authority, what law applies, and how foreign decisions are recognized becomes essential for foreign nationals, expatriates, and Turkish citizens abroad navigating divorce proceedings.
Turkey Family
Aslan Duran Hukuk
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International Trade & Investment

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Sınır Ötesi Ticari Sözleşmelerde Tahkim Şartının Geçersizliği İddiası Ve Mahkemelerin Yaklaşımı
International commercial contracts often include arbitration clauses to resolve disputes outside traditional court systems. However, parties may challenge the validity of these arbitration provisions, leading courts to examine their enforceability under applicable laws and international conventions. This analysis explores how Turkish courts approach claims of invalidity in cross-border arbitration agreements.
Turkey Litigation
EP
Esenyel Partners
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The Applicability Of Sanctions Imposed On Russia As Overriding Mandatory Provisions In Arbitration Proceedings
The annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 by Russia triggered the expansion of unilateral sanctions, particularly by the EU and the US. These sanctions, designed to exert political and economic pressure, had significant repercussions for global commerce, extending their effects beyond sanctioning and sanctioned states to third-country nationals. In a globalized economy, no actor remains immune from the disruptions caused by armed conflict and sanctions. This reality raises complex questions for arbitration, especially in third States such as Türkiye, regarding the enforceability of contracts, applicability of foreign mandatory rules, and potential enforcement challenges.
Turkey International
KL
Kabine Law Office
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