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From international commercial arbitration to enforcement of foreign awards in Turkey — Özgören Law Firm provides specialist counsel across every stage of cross-border dispute resolution.
Based in İzmir and acting globally — in ICC, HKIAC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, and ISTAC proceedings. Fluent in English and Turkish, with experience across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.
Full counsel and co-counsel representation in cross-border commercial arbitration proceedings. For clients requiring a specialized arbitration lawyer in Izmir, our local presence ensures seamless coordination with Turkish courts.
Complete case management in proceedings before major arbitral institutions. We manage the entire litigation lifecycle with procedural rigour, often coordinating with tribunal secretaries to ensure efficiency.
Strategic guidance in ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL Rules. Our approach combines institutional discipline with the flexibility of ad hoc frameworks for disputes involving Turkish parties.
Fast-track procedural support for emergency applications. When immediate relief is needed, we coordinate closely with local courts to ensure the enforceability of interim measures.
Turkey is a party to over 100 bilateral investment treaties. We advise foreign investors on the full spectrum of treaty claims before ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals, grounded in direct experience at the UNCITRAL Secretariat in Vienna.
Representation in treaty-based arbitration. For foreign entities entering the market, we integrate this expertise into our corporate advisory for foreign companies to mitigate treaty risks.
In-depth analysis of BITs to identify available protections. This analysis is critical for the prevention of disputes and the structuring of long-term investments.
Specialist guidance on the evolving investor-state dispute landscape, drawing on direct involvement in UNCITRAL Working Group III.
Converting an award into a real outcome. We provide strategic guidance from the drafting stage of the arbitration process to ensure that the final award is enforceable in Turkey.
Guiding award-holders through exequatur proceedings. Our expertise ensures that the investment awards or commercial awards are recognized without procedural delays.
Recognition and enforcement under MÖHUK for judgments from EU, US, UK, and other jurisdictions, complementing our advisory for international businesses.
Defending against enforcement proceedings based on public policy or due process objections, often in connection with complex commercial disputes.
Independent procedural support to arbitral tribunals. Drawing on HKIAC Secretariat experience, we provide a bridge between the tribunal and the parties to ensure a smooth process.
Comprehensive procedural secretariat services. This neutral role complements our commercial arbitration practice by providing deep insight into tribunal expectations.
Discreet research assistance and hearing support, ensuring that the investment arbitration or commercial proceedings are handled with peak efficiency.
Proactive legal structuring for foreign companies entering Turkey. We align corporate setup with a robust dispute prevention strategy from day one.
End-to-end guidance for foreign entities. We ensure that your company structure is compatible with future enforcement needs and local regulatory requirements.
Analysis of EU, US, and UK sanctions exposure, providing a safety net for international companies transacting with Turkish entities.
Formal opinions on Turkish law for use in international arbitration or due diligence processes, delivered by a fluent bilingual practitioner.
Preventing disputes before they arise. Our dispute prevention services focus on precision drafting to avoid the costly "pathological clauses" that lead to satellite litigation.
Bespoke clauses tailored to the risk profile of the deal. This is the first line of defense in our dispute prevention framework.
Structuring agreements for enforceability. We ensure that contracts for foreign companies are robust and minimized for risk.
Combining negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. A strategic approach to preventing full-scale disputes while preserving commercial relationships.
Mapping risks before they escalate. Early engagement allows us to structure your position for the strongest possible outcome in commercial or investment arbitration.
Identifying drafting weaknesses and enforcement gaps. This is a core component of our pre-dispute advisory.
Objective assessment of strengths and weaknesses before filing a Request for Arbitration.
Ensuring compliance with IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence, securing your position for future investment treaty claims.
Targeted sector knowledge applied to every engagement. Whether it is a treaty claim in energy or a FIDIC dispute in construction, we provide context-aware legal counsel.
Investment and commercial disputes from energy regulation, renewable energy incentive changes, and oil & gas contract terminations — including Energy Charter Treaty claims.
Disputes under FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts — delay, disruption, variation, and defect claims in major international infrastructure projects.
Disputes from cross-border mergers and acquisitions — warranty and indemnity claims, earn-out disagreements, and post-completion account adjustments.
Disputes from international trade transactions — carriage of goods by sea, commodity contracts, and letters of credit under English and Turkish law.
Cross-border disputes from technology licensing, software development contracts, joint R&D agreements, and intellectual property ownership conflicts.
Cross-border financial disputes — derivative contract claims, loan agreement conflicts, and regulatory enforcement actions with an international dimension.
Every engagement follows a consistent methodology — combining an honest early case assessment with decisive advocacy at every subsequent stage. Prevention first; resolution when necessary.
We analyse the dispute, applicable law, and arbitration rules — providing an honest evaluation of merits, costs, and realistic timelines before any commitment is made.
We design the litigation strategy, draft the Request for Arbitration or Defence, and manage tribunal constitution and all procedural timetabling.
Preparation of written submissions, witness statements, and expert coordination — culminating in focused oral advocacy at the evidentiary hearing.
Post-award strategy including challenge proceedings, recognition, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement — converting the award into a real, tangible outcome.