Turkey: Court Procedure

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An Important Constitutional Court Decision On The Right Of Access To A Court In Reinstatement Cases
The Turkish Constitutional Court examined whether dismissing a reinstatement action for failure to comply with mandatory mediation requirements violated the right of access to justice, despite the final mediation record explicitly referencing the reinstatement dispute. The case centered on whether courts can impose overly formalistic interpretations of procedural preconditions when the substance of mediation clearly encompassed the disputed claim.
Turkey Litigation
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Bener Law Office
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Interim Attachment And Injunction Before Turkish Courts Despite An Arbitration Agreement
This article examines court-ordered interim relief in Türkiye where the underlying dispute is subject to arbitration. It distinguishes interim injunctions from interim attachments, explains the role of Article 6 of International Arbitration Law No. 4686, and addresses the separate statutory conditions under the Code of Civil Procedure and the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law. Particular attention is given to foreign-seated arbitrations, tribunal and emergency-arbitrator powers, security, procedural deadlines and the preservation of Turkish assets pending an award or enforcement proceeding.
Turkey Litigation
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ONGUR & PARTNERS
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Marka Hukukunda Sessiz Kriz: YİDK Kararlarının İptali Davalarındaki Çelişkiler
Turkish trademark law practitioners face significant procedural challenges when challenging decisions of the Re-examination and Evaluation Board (YİDK), particularly when seeking both the cancellation of administrative decisions and the invalidation of registered trademarks. This article examines the legal complexities arising from combining these distinct legal remedies in a single proceeding, including issues of jurisdiction, party standing, and evidentiary scope.
Turkey IP
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Gun + Partners
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Time Limits And Procedure In The Event Of A Case Being Brought Before An Incompetent Court: The Legal Consequences Of A Ruling On Lack Of Jurisdiction
The correct determination of which branch of the judiciary has jurisdiction over a dispute is important not only for identifying the judicial authority that will examine the merits of the case, but also for the effective exercise of the right to seek redress, the protection of time limits for bringing proceedings, and the observance of procedural rights acquired by the parties. This is because the division of jurisdiction between the ordinary and administrative courts relates to public order and may be taken into account ex officio by the courts at every stage of the proceedings
Turkey Litigation
SO
Sakar Law Office
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Görevli Olmayan Yargı Kolunda Dava Açılması Halinde Süreler Ve Usul: Göresizlik Kararının Hukuki Sonuçları
Bir uyuşmazlığın hangi yargı kolunun görev alanına girdiğinin doğru belirlenmesi, yalnızca uyuşmazlığın esasını inceleyecek yargı merciinin tespiti bakımından değil, aynı zamanda hak arama özgürlüğünün etkin kullanılması, dava açma sürelerinin korunması ve usuli kazanılmış hakların gözetilmesi bakımından da önem taşımaktadır. Zira adli ve idari yargı arasındaki görev dağılımı, kamu düzenine ilişkin olup mahkemelerce yargılamanın her aşamasında re'sen dikkate alınabilmektedir.
Turkey Litigation
SO
Sakar Law Office
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Unification Of Precedents Of The Court Of Cassation
The Turkish Court of Cassation's Grand General Assembly has issued a landmark decision establishing that lawsuits stemming from violations of non-compete obligations under the Turkish Code of Obligations fall within the jurisdiction of commercial courts of first instance. This precedent-setting ruling, published in the Official Gazette in September 2025, provides crucial clarity on the proper judicial forum for employers seeking to enforce restrictive covenants against former employees. The decision resolve
Turkey Employment
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Tunc Firat Dereli
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Arabuluculuk Sürecinin ve Tutanaklarının Hukuki Çerçevesi
Mediation is not merely a formality but a substantive legal process governed by mandatory rules and strict formal requirements. This analysis examines the Court of Cassation's jurisprudence on the legal boundaries of mediation proceedings, exploring critical prerequisites such as the existence of an actual dispute, the mediator's direct involvement, and the essential principles governing the proper drafting and execution of mediation records.
Turkey Litigation
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Urey Law Firm
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Usulsüz Tebligat Nedeniyle Kesinleşen İcra Takibinde Şikâyet Yolu
Ödeme veya icra emrinin borçluya usulüne uygun biçimde tebliğ edilmesi, icra takibindeki sürelerin başlaması ve takibin kesinleşmesi bakımından belirleyicidir. Borçlu tebligattan haberdar olmadan itiraz süresi geçmiş sayılırsa banka hesapları, alacakları, taşınırları veya taşınmazları üzerinde haciz işlemleri başlatılabilir. Böyle bir dosyada öncelikle tebliğ işleminin hangi yöntemle, hangi adrese ve kime yapıldığı incelenmelidir.
Turkey Litigation
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ASY Legal
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