Practical Guideline On Immediate Actions For Foreign Companies Facing Commercial Litigation In Turkey

Introduction

Given the complex, competitive and contested course of commercial life, the odds are most businesses will face, at one stage or another, a commercial dispute raised by a business partner (eg, a customer, distributor or supplier etc,). Some of these disputes can be resolved peacefully and amicably, but others may escalate to the court level. The latter can be particularly difficult to manage for global companies operating in multiple states, as cross border claims in various jurisdictions subject to different governing laws may drag these companies into a completely vague and unexperienced process. This article provides brief guidance on the initial actions that should be taken by foreign companies should they face commercial litigation in Turkey.