Arbitration Procedures And Practice In Türkiye: Overview

Legislative Framework

Applicable Legislation

1. What legislation applies to arbitration?

The main arbitration legislation in Türkiye is:

• The International Arbitration Code (No. 4686), which applies to an international arbitration seated in Türkiye and to an arbitration where its application is agreed by the parties.
• The Civil Procedure Code (No. 6100), which applies to a domestic arbitration.

The arbitration laws in the International Arbitration Code and the Civil Procedure Code are based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration 1985 (UNCITRAL Model Law). There are significant modifications to address local legal practice and priorities, such as stricter time limits expediting the duration of the arbitration and setting-aside proceedings and a more active role for courts in assisting arbitral tribunals. The setting-aside of arbitral awards is broader in scope under Turkish law which has setting-aside grounds that are not in