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ARTICLE · 27 AUGUST 2024

How To Enforce Arbitral Awards In Türkiye: Key Strategies

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This article delves into the enforcement of arbitral awards in Türkiye, with a focus on strategies for enforcing foreign awards.

TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Gurhan Aydin
Gurhan Aydin
Oya Tekelioğlu
Oya Tekelioğlu
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This article delves into the enforcement of arbitral awards in Türkiye, with a focus on strategies for enforcing foreign awards. It examines the interplay between local and international legislation, addressing procedural requirements and key legal considerations.

Arbitration has increasingly been recognized as a viable alternative for resolving international commercial and investment disputes. The enforceability of foreign arbitral awards is a pivotal element in the context of international commercial and investment relations.

“Enforcement” may bear different definitions and practices in different jurisdictions. In terms of Turkish Arbitration Law, enforcement (tenfiz in Turkish) refers to the procedure of obtaining a Turkish court order, giving the award the power and effect of a national court judgment. Absent a specific international treaty, direct enforcement of foreign awards is not permissible. Therefore, an award creditor must first file a lawsuit before

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