Interim Measures in International Arbitration UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, following the recognition of arbitral tribunals’ competence to grant interim measures, and it can be deducted from its definition in Article 26 that an interim measure, just like its equivalent in the domestic litigation, can be ordered by an arbitral tribunal before the final decision on the […]
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Istanbul Arbitration Center (ISTAC) ISTAC has been established in 2015 based on the Law No. 6570, entitled the Istanbul Arbitration Center Law as an impartial and independent institution to administer both domestic and international arbitration disputes, with the goal of rendering Istanbul/Turkey a major regional hub for international arbitration. Compared to other arbitration institutions, ISTAC
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ONLINE ARBITRATION HEARINGS Law, as well as all other disciplines, could not stay immune from adopting itself to the world-wide technological evolution and digital transformation. Global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic fostered this adaptation by moving legal processes into online platforms. Arbitration is one of these legal processes that is affected from the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction Citizenship is a legal relationship between an individual and a country. The country provides protection and rights to the citizen, and in return the individual owes allegiance to the state. This article examines how to become an Italian citizen. Italy is one of the most recommended countries to visit, thanks to its history and
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CONFIDENTIALITY IN ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS Although arbitration is preferred over litigation mostly because of its private nature, there seems to be no consensus on whether it should be confidential[1] or whether there is an enforcement procedure in case of breach of confidentiality. “It is true that arbitration proceedings generally are private and the awards are not
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Introduction Coronavirus (COVID-19) related cases that originated first from China affected most of the world. As of last week, Turkey is also one of the affected countries. It is considered that the outbreak, declared as a “Pandemic” by the World Health Organization, may have a significant impact on the daily lives of people residing in
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Introduction The United Nations (UN) Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (The Singapore Convention on Mediation)1 was finally signed by 46 States on 7 August 20192, following its approval by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in June 20183 and adoption by the UN General Assembly in December 20184. The
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Setting-up of Liaison Offices under Turkish Law Introduction A foreign company aiming to enhance its commercial and economic relations in Turkey has multiple options in terms of institutional setup. These options should be carefully evaluated in accordance with the needs of the companies and their aims in Turkey. A foreign company may choose to handle
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Real Estate Law in Turkey: Secure Your Investment Turkey has become a primary destination for international real estate investment, offering attractive opportunities for residential and business purposes. Whether you are buying an apartment in Istanbul, a villa in Bodrum, or a commercial plot in Ankara, navigating the legal landscape requires professional guidance. At Ongur &
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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION AND TURKEY Introduction The use and popularity of international commercial arbitration in Turkey has been increasing since the 2000s due to the increase in the globalization of trade and cross-border disputes involving Turkish businesses. This development has been accompanied by significant changes in Turkish legislation that reflect pro-arbitration policies endorsed by Turkey. Today,
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