Arbitration

Institutional and Ad Hoc Arbitration

We represent our clients in arbitrations conducted under the rules of ICC, LCIA, ISTAC, UNCITRAL, and others, as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings. Our team is experienced in multi-party and high-value disputes.

Arbitration-Related Court Proceedings

Our team handles significant arbitration-related court proceedings in Turkey. These include:
• Recognition and Enforcement: Leveraging our in-depth knowledge of the New York Convention, we secure the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Turkey.
• Setting Aside Actions: Defending or challenging arbitral awards through setting-aside actions before Turkish courts.
• Interim Measures: Seeking preliminary or precautionary injunctions from courts to protect assets or evidence before or during arbitration.

Sector-Specific Arbitration

Our arbitration practice is supported by a deep understanding of the commercial and technical issues that lead to disputes in specific sectors. We regularly handle complex cases, including post-M&A shareholder disputes, and high-value construction (FIDIC) and energy arbitrations.

International Investment Arbitration

We advise investors and states in investor-state disputes, particularly in sectors with heavy foreign investment such as energy, textile, construction, infrastructure, and mining. Our team provides counsel on claims arising from bilateral investment treaties (BITs), multilateral investment treaties (MITs), and national investment laws. We offer strategic advice on structuring foreign direct investments to maximize treaty protections and represent clients in proceedings before tribunals such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Third-party Funding Advisory

We provide strategic advisory to clients on third-party funding arrangements for high-value arbitration proceedings. Our network with leading global funders enables us to facilitate connections between clients and appropriate funders. We assist throughout the funding process, including due diligence support, preparation of funding application memoranda, negotiation of funding agreements, and ongoing compliance with funder requirements. Our interdisciplinary expertise ensures that funding structures align with both the underlying dispute strategy and our clients’ broader commercial objectives.

Sports Arbitration

We represent our clients before international arbitration institutions in sports arbitration, including the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Our work covers player contracts, transfer disputes, club licenses, sponsorship agreements, and compliance with federation regulations.