Legal assistance with the recognition and enforcement of international judgments in Turkey

The recognition and enforcement of a foreign court decision in Turkey is regulated by a number of international treaties and local legislation. To successfully enforce a court decision, it is necessary to comply with a number of conditions and follow procedures, which we will discuss below.

Conditions for recognition of a foreign court decision

In order for a foreign court decision to have legal force in Turkey, the following conditions must be met:

1. Existence of an international treaty:There must be an international treaty between Turkey and the country that issued the judgment providing for mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments.
2. Enforcement:A foreign court decision must be officially approved by the competent authorities in Turkey for its enforcement.

Content of international treaties on legal assistance

Legal assistance agreements concluded by Turkey with foreign countries cover:

• Recognition and enforcement of civil court decisions.
• Execution of sentences in criminal casesin terms of compensation for damage caused by the crime.

Procedure for enforcing a foreign court decision

To enforce a foreign court decision in Turkey, the claimant must file a petition with the competent Turkish court.

The petition must contain:

• Full details of the claimant and his representative (if any), including place of residence or legal address.
• Information about the debtor, including his permanent or temporary place of residence.
• The essence of the court decision, by whom and when it was made.
• Bank details for transferring collected funds.

Documents to be attached:

1. Certified copy of the court decision with an apostille.
2. Certificate of entry into force of the decision (if this is not indicated in the text of the decision).
3. Confirmation that the party against whom the judgment is entered has been given proper notice of the lawsuit.
4. Certificate about the current status of execution of the judgment in the country where it was made.
5. Notarized translation of all documents into Turkish, if provided for by an international agreement.

All documents must be certified by the seal of the court and comply with the requirements of the international agreement.

The role of lawyers in the recognition and enforcement of decisions

Our experienced lawyers will help you through all stages of the process of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. We offer:

• Comprehensive support for the collection and execution of all necessary documents.
• Representation of interests in Turkish courts at all stages of the process.
• Control over timely and complete execution of the court decision.

Knowledge of Turkish procedural law and international treaties allows our lawyers to effectively protect your interests and ensure the execution of court decisions in the shortest possible time.

Contact us for advice on the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions in Turkey. We guarantee a professional approach and a high level of service.