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Arbitration at the Istanbul Arbitration Centre: Rules, Procedure, Tribunal Appointment, Costs, Fast-Track, Emergency Arbitrator, Online Hearings, Multi-party Consolidation, and Model Clause

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This Practice Note sets out a concise overview of the Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC), the ISTAC Arbitration Rules (ISTAC Rules), and how ISTAC’s governing bodies oversee the administration of arbitrations. Founded in 2015, ISTAC delivers a comprehensive and highly adaptable arbitration framework for resolving domestic and international disputes. Firmly grounded in international best practice, the ISTAC Arbitration Rules secure efficiency, impartiality and confidentiality. The ISTAC Rules provide pragmatic, workable solutions across a broad spectrum of disputes and are recognised for their flexibility, expedited procedures and cost-efficiency.

Introduction to the ISTAC In general

ISTAC is an independent institution offering arbitration and mediation services to both international and domestic parties. Its services are open to all organisations and individuals, without any membership requirement, making it an accessible forum for resolving disputes. ISTAC is noted for modern and flexible rules aligned with international arbitration standards, presenting an efficient and confidential alternative to litigation. The ISTAC Arbitration Rules entered into force on 26 October 2015 and quickly positioned ISTAC as one of the prominent centres for alternative dispute resolution in Türkiye. These rules include several innovative features tailored to contemporary needs, such as Fast-Track Arbitration, the ability to appoint emergency arbitrators, and other measures...

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Ahmet Koçak , LL. M.

Demircioğlu Koçak Bayraktar Attorney Partnership

Ahmet Koçak's main areas of expertise are arbitration, construction law, and commercial law. Koçak has experience in proceedings before international arbitration institutions such as ICC, SIAC, DIAC, LCIA, ISTAC, and ITOTAM. He took part in the drafting and negotiation of all kinds of engineering, supply, and construction contracts, especially FIDIC contracts. Koçak carries out the contract and claim management of international projects such as hospitals, bridges, highways, airports, ports, subways, substations, skyscrapers, power plants, etc. He has experience in all alternative dispute resolution methods such as amicable settlement, mediation, dispute resolution board, and arbitration....

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