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Recognition of Foreign Judgments (Tenfiz) in Turkey
Legal Enforcement of EU Court and Arbitration Decisions Under Turkish Law
Enforce Foreign Court Decisions in Turkey — Legally and Efficiently
If you hold a foreign court decision — whether it concerns divorce, debt recovery, child custody, or arbitration — you’ll need a tenfiz procedure to make it legally binding in Turkey.
At R&T Legal, we provide full legal support to European individuals and businesses seeking recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Turkey. We manage every step: from documentation to courtroom representation.
If you hold a foreign court decision — whether it concerns divorce, debt recovery, child custody, or arbitration — you’ll need a tenfiz procedure to make it legally binding in Turkey.
At R&T Legal, we provide full legal support to European individuals and businesses seeking recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Turkey. We manage every step: from documentation to courtroom representation.
What We Handle
1. Divorce and Family Law Judgments
2. Civil and Commercial Judgments
3. International Arbitration Awards
4. Required Documentation & Procedure
- Recognition of EU divorce decrees in Turkish family courts
- Enforcement of alimony, custody, and visitation orders
- Apostille verification and legal translation of foreign rulings
2. Civil and Commercial Judgments
- Enforcement of EU civil court decisions (e.g. damages, compensation)
- Recovery of unpaid debts or contractual penalties
- Defense against Turkish enforcement challenges
3. International Arbitration Awards
- Tenfiz of ICC, LCIA, and other institutional/arbitral rulings
- Assistance with New York Convention compliance
- Filing with Turkish courts and managing objections
4. Required Documentation & Procedure
- Preparation of notarized and apostilled copies of the original decision
- Certified Turkish translations and legal representation
- Full procedural follow-up through Turkish civil courts
Who Needs This Service
- EU citizens seeking to enforce divorce or alimony orders in Turkey
- Companies with cross-border commercial decisions or arbitral awards
- Heirs or family members relying on foreign inheritance rulings
- Creditors needing local enforcement of international claims
- Law firms requiring Turkish counsel for enforcement proceedings
Why Work with R&T Legal
- 🇹🇷 In-depth knowledge of Turkish International Private Law (IPPL)
- Multilingual support: English, Turkish, Russian, German
- Full tenfiz and infaz (execution) process management
- Coordinated representation for clients abroad
- Track record of successful enforcement across various court types
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