Interim measures in support of arbitration in Ukraine
When arbitration begins, the claimant often seeks interim measures to ensure that the respondent retains sufficient assets or is prevented from taking certain actions in order to satisfy a potential award and make its enforcement efficient. This article outlines key “good-to-know” points and practical considerations relating to interim measures in support of arbitration in Ukraine.
Trademark Registration Process
In a globalizing world, the value of branding has been increasing day by day. In the face of the increasing value of branding, trademark registration has been of great importance in order to prevent third parties from claiming rights about your brand and to prevent third parties from using a similar or identical trademark in …
“Unfaır Competıtıon” In Turkısh Law
Authors: Gizem Ak Yürek In today’s world, where economic and commercial life is built on liberal and global principles, “competition” is one of the concepts valued for ensuring the vibrancy and efficiency of economic life. While it is essential for actors in economic and commercial life to engage in “competition”, limitations have also been …
The Appearance Of The Liability Of Intermediary Service Providers Enabling Electronic Commerce For Defective Goods Under Different Legal Systems
Authors: Serdarhan Güler New developments are occurring with the gradual prevalence of e-commerce platforms and becoming an inseparable part of life with the pandemic. In proportion to capaciousness of these developments and the number and sequence of the advertisements made by companies the interest of consumers in e-commerce is growing rapidly. In this context, the …
Foreigners’ Work Permit Application And Evaluations Regarding The Process
Authors: Beyza Büyükağaçcı, Enis Kadıoğlu As a rule, the opportunity for foreigners to work in Turkey under someone or as self-employed is dependent on obtaining a “work permit”. The type and scope of work permits are regulated by the International Labour Law (“Law”) No. 6735. According to the Law, the permission for foreigners to work …
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Right To Obtain Information And Examination Of Shareholders In Joint-Stock Companies
Authors: Enis Kadıoğlu “…And so did the French legal system back in 1896, when Armand Peugeot, who had inherited from his parents a metalworking shop that produced springs, saws and bicycles, decided to go into the automobile business. To that end, he set up a limited liability company. He named the company after himself, …
Cyprus as a strategic choice for highly skilled professionals
With a well-established non-domicile regime and the recent alignment of its immigration rules with the EU Blue Card Directive, Cyprus already stands out as one of the most attractive EU jurisdictions for highly skilled professionals. Furthermore, the February 2025 tax reform proposals, though not yet enacted, signal a commitment to enhancing an already competitive environment, …
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Cyprus introduces Foreign Direct Investment screening framework
In a long-anticipated move aligning Cyprus with European Foreign Investment Control standards, the Law on the Establishment of a Framework for Screening Foreign Direct Investments of 2025 [Law 194(I)/2025] has been published in the Official Gazette and will enter into force on 2 April 2026. The new regime introduces a structured screening process for foreign …
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Jurisdiction clauses under scrutiny – Lessons from CJEU’s SIL v. Agora
In February 2025 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its decision in Case C-537/23 SIL v. Agora, reshaping how jurisdiction clauses under the Brussels I Recast Regulation are interpreted and enforced. For Cyprus (Europe’s shipping hub and a regional centre for cross-border trade) the ruling has immediate implications. One-way (asymmetric) forum …
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Public Procurement Contracts: Amendments to the Law on Review Procedures
The House of Representatives has enacted the 2025 Law Amending the Procedures for Review in the Field of Public Procurement Contracts, which introduces substantial changes to the main Law of 2010 (Law 104(I)/2010). Increase of the financial threshold With the amendment of Article 3(d) of the existing provisions, the value threshold of contracts is increased …
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