This guide is general information for foreign clients. It is not a substitute for advice on a specific Turkish legal matter.
Recognition and enforcement are different objectives
A foreign judgment may need to be recognized to update a legal status, or enforced to collect money or compel performance. The correct route depends on the judgment.
Document formalities matter
Certified copies, finality certificates, translations, apostilles and service documents can be decisive. Missing formalities can delay or weaken the application.
Turkish public order and due process may be reviewed
The Turkish court may review specific formal and public-order concerns. The foreign judgment should be examined before filing.
Practical effect should be checked
Even after recognition or enforcement, practical steps may be needed at registries, banks or enforcement offices.