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Türkiye’s 12th Judicial Reform Package: Civil Litigation Reforms Under Law No. 7589
One of the most significant amendments is the introduction into the Turkish Code of Civil Procedure No. 6100 of a new rule providing that the interval between hearings may not, as a general rule, exceed three months. A longer interval may only be set where required by the nature of the proceedings, such as prolonged expert examinations or procedural steps carried out through another court, and the judge must provide justification.
Turkey Litigation
PL
Pi Legal Consultancy
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Key Changes To Civil Litigation In Türkiye Under Law No. 7589
The Law No. 7589 introduces significant changes to the civil litigation framework in Türkiye, particularly in relation to monetary claims, statutory interest, compensation claims and the conduct of civil proceedings. Key changes to civil litigation inTurkey under the Law No. 7589 was adopted and announced in the Official Gazette adopted on 16 July 2026 and published in the Official Gazette dated 31 July 2026 and numbered 33326.
Turkey Litigation
PL
Pi Legal Consultancy
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How Defect Notices Trigger Commercial Sales Limitation Periods
Commercial sales contracts are subject to special regulations designed to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of commercial transactions between merchants, in accordance with the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code (“TCC”) and the Turkish Code of Obligations (“TCO”). In this context, certain burdens and statutes of limitations have been established to ensure that the buyer can exercise their rights in the event the goods sold are defective and to prevent such rights from prolonging uncertainty in ongoing legal relationships.
Turkey Commercial
SO
Sakar Law Office
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The 12th Judicial Package Introduces New Regulations Across Many Fields
Turkey's Grand National Assembly has enacted comprehensive amendments to its judicial framework, introducing significant changes to auction procedures for co-ownership dissolution, notarial document handling, statutory interest rates, and civil procedure rules. The reforms address critical aspects of enforcement law, compensation calculations, and court proceedings, while establishing new protocols for remote hearing participation and appellate review processes.
Turkey Litigation
MA
Moroglu Arseven
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Dava Dilekçesinde Yer Almayan Talep Kısmen Islah Yoluyla İleri Sürülebilir mi?
Yargıtay İçtihadı Birleştirme Büyük Genel Kurulu'nun 08.05.2026 tarihli kararı, dava dilekçesinde yer almayan taleplerin kısmen ıslah yoluyla davaya eklenemeyeceğini kabul ederek, taleple bağlılık ve savunma hakkı ilkelerini güçlendirmiştir. Bu önemli karar, dava dilekçelerinin hazırlanmasında tüm alacak ve tazminat kalemlerinin baştan açıkça belirtilmesi gerekliliğ
Turkey Litigation
C
CBC Law Firm
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Çatma Davası ve Genel Müşterek Avarya: Deniz Kazalarında Sorumluluk Paylaşımı
Maritime accidents often involve complex legal questions about liability distribution and cost sharing among parties. This analysis examines the intersection of collision lawsuits and general average in Turkish maritime law, exploring how responsibility is determined when vessels collide and how extraordinary expenses are allocated among stakeholders in maritime incidents.
Turkey Transport
EP
Esenyel Partners
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