A panel discussion in Istanbul brought together Italian and Turkish officials to examine the robust economic relationship between the two nations, highlighting Turkey's strategic position as a potential major EU production hub. Key figures explored bilateral trade volumes, foreign investment flows, and the critical role of arbitration in facilitating cross-border commerce and dispute resolution.

Nowadays, the oil sector is on a voyage of major change all over the world and in particular in the European Union.

Turkey's Citizenship by Investment Program offers foreign nationals a pathway to Turkish citizenship through qualifying real estate investments of at least USD 400,000. Understanding the legal requirements, property eligibility criteria, and application procedures is crucial for investors seeking to navigate this process successfully while avoiding common pitfalls that could delay or jeopardize their citizenship application.

Foreign individuals and companies have the right to file lawsuits in Turkish courts, but the litigation process differs significantly from European and American jurisdictions. Understanding the step-by-step procedure, from legal assessment and mandatory mediation to court proceedings and appeals, is essential for protecting your legal rights and commercial interests in Turkey.

This article considers the legal due diligence required for a foreign investment in Türkiye, from the choice of corporate structure to ongoing operations and exit. It examines foreign ownership, capital requirements, corporate documentation, incentives, property acquisition, employment authorisation, investment reporting and dispute resolution. The statutory framework and the judicial authorities discussed in the manuscript are considered alongside the practical allocation of responsibilities between advisers.

This article examines the establishment and continuing management of a foreign business presence in Türkiye. It compares subsidiaries, branches and liaison offices, and considers capital, corporate documentation, governance, representative authority, investment reporting, work authorisation and data protection. Judicial decisions concerning corporate organisation and management duties are considered in their relevant context. The analysis argues that the choice of vehicle should follow the proposed activity, ownership arrangements and expected life of the investment. Effective legal preparation connects incorporation with the company's subsequent compliance, financing, decision-making and exit arrangements rather than treating registration as the final objective.

An arbitration clause is often one of the last provisions negotiated in an international contract. Commercial points have been agreed, the transaction is ready to close, and the dispute-resolution clause is treated as something that can be taken from an earlier agreement.

This article examines litigation, arbitration and mediation as distinct but connected methods of resolving cross-border disputes involving Türkiye. It considers jurisdiction, service, security for foreign claimants, arbitral consent, institutional procedures, mandatory mediation and the enforcement of outcomes. The statutory and treaty framework is read alongside the judicial authorities cited in the manuscript.