Awards made in Turkey are foreign awards under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, since Turkey is a New York Convention country notified by India. Indian courts enforce such awards unless a limited ground in section 48 applies. Indian courts can also grant interim relief in support of foreign-seated arbitration where the agreement allows.
- Document route
- Turkish notary and apostille, or Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Turkey all year
- Law
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
- Foreign awards
- Part II, sections 44 to 49
International Arbitration from Turkey: how it works
Before a dispute, we draft clauses naming the seat, institution, rules and language. During a dispute, we act as Indian law counsel, advise on strategy and apply to Indian courts for interim measures such as securing bank guarantees or assets.
After an award, we file the enforcement petition in the High Court with jurisdiction over the Indian party's assets and pursue execution.
For construction disputes, we also advise on encashment of bank guarantees and injunctions against encashment, which often decide the commercial outcome before the arbitration ends.
Where the Indian counterparty is a public sector entity, we check any special dispute resolution or approval requirements in the contract and the government's procurement rules before starting arbitration.
What clients in Turkey should know
- Seek interim relief early if assets may move.
- Keep certified copies of the agreement and award.
- Expect objections under section 48.
Step by step from Turkey
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Turkey, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Turkey
Turkish notary and apostille, or Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Turkey where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Turkey. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on International Arbitration, or see all services for clients in Turkey and the Disputes & Enforcement practice area.
Questions from clients in Turkey
Can an ICC award seated in Istanbul be enforced in India?
Generally yes.
Can we stop the Indian party from encashing our bank guarantee?
Only in limited cases, such as fraud or special equities.
How long does enforcement take?
Often one to two years if contested.
Is arbitration different with Indian public sector companies?
Contracts often have specific procedures; we check them first.