ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION CENTER (ITOTAM)

NEWS

-28-
June
2024

Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITOTAM and the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration (RIMA)


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) is pleased to announce the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement with the The Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration (RIMA).
The Cooperation Agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Ali Yesilirmak, ITOTAM Arbitration Court member and Vice President of Ibn Haldun University, and Julia Mullina, General Director of RIMA.

-27-
June
2024

ITOTAM’s Attendance to the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Live Istanbul Event


As ITOTAM, we are very pleased to attend the Gar Live Istanbul event held in Çırağan Palace Kempinski.
The conference was interactive and brought together leading practitioners from across Türkiye and world to debate and analyze the latest major developments in arbitration.

-26-
June
2024

Participation of ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and ITOTAM Board Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç’s as Commentators in the 52nd Panel of the “Arbitration School” on “Criticisms and Proposals for Changes in International Investment Arbitration”


At the 52nd panel of the Tahkim Okulu (Arbitration School), which has completed its 6th year, titled 'Criticisms and Proposals for Changes in International Investment Arbitration,' Arbitration Court member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç and Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, LLM, represented ITOTAM as commentators. Within the scope of the panel, the ISDS reform efforts and current developments of UNCITRAL Working Group III in the field of Investor-State Arbitration which ITOTAM regularly follows, were shared. You can access the program via the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNsTbRZ4-48Programa adresdeki linkten (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNsTbRZ4-48) erişebilirsiniz.

-24/28-
June
2024

“Arbitration Advocacy and Types of Arbitration" Training Organized by the Istanbul Bar Association”


The Istanbul Bar Association Arbitration Center organized an arbitration training on "Arbitration Advocacy and Types of Arbitration" from June 24-28.
On the first day of the training, ITOTAM Case Counsel and Istanbul Bar Association Arbitration Center Executive Committee Member Atty. M. Buğrahan Helvacı presented on "Arbitrable Disputes, Arbitration Agreement, and Its Invalidity."

-24 June/
12 July-
2024

Attendance to The 57th Session Of The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)


The 57th session of UNCITRAL Commission is taking place from 24 June to 12 July 2024 in New York. On the 1st of July, the Commission considered draft model clauses on specialized express dispute resolution (WG II-Dispute Resolution) to be adopted by the Commission. On 2 and 3 July, the Commission is expected to consider the draft statute of an advisory centre on international investment dispute resolution (WG III) to be adopted in principle. On the 5th of July, the Commission is expected to consider the draft toolkit on dispute prevention and mitigation of international investment disputes. The both reports are expected to be adopted on Friday. ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç are attending the meeting as members of Turkish delegation.

-14-
June
2024

Announcement of the ITOTAM’s Jus Mundi Profile


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) engages in extensive collaborative efforts and project partnerships with selected institutions and organizations to strengthen its activities in the field of international arbitration. In line with this objective, ITOTAM has signed a cooperation agreement and became an official partner with "Jus Mundi", a specialized search engine in the field of international arbitration actively utilized by leading international arbitration centers worldwide. The aim of this collaboration is to facilitate swift access to arbitral awards, texts of arbitration agreements, and court practices in arbitration proceedings. As part of this partnership, ITOTAM shares certain selected national and international arbitration awards and relevant documents from its database with Jus Mundi after anonymizing them for inclusion in the database. You can access ITOTAM's Jus Mundi profile via the following link (https://jusconnect.com/en/d/profile/institution/en-istanbul-chamber-of-commerce-arbitration-and-mediation-center#partnership).

-10-
June
2024

TOTAM’s Attendance to “OIC Arbitration Centre: Global Alternative Dispute Resolution,” event hosted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre


We are pleased to attend the panel themed “OIC Arbitration Centre: Global Alternative Dispute Resolution,” hosted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre on June 10, 2024. We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Umar A. Oseni on his recent appointment as Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC).

-5-
June
2024

Attendance to the Meeting for the Development of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Turkey, organized in cooperation with the Mediation Department of the Ministry of Justice and the Council of Europe


The Meeting for the Development of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Turkey, organized in cooperation with the Mediation Department of the Ministry of Justice and the Council of Europe, was held under the chairmanship of Giyasettin Eyyüpkoca, Member of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, with the participation of Murat Hazıroğlu, Member of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, and Ercan Özboyacı, Clerk Member of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Assembly.
At the meeting, attended by Çağdaş Özer, Head of the Mediation Department of the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Onur Yüksel, General Manager of TOBB Uyum, Musa Toprak, Project Manager of the Council of Europe Ankara Program Office, Gizem Çoban, Senior Project Manager of the Council of Europe, Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak, Faculty Member of Ibn Haldun University, Assoc. Dr. Canan Küçükali, Faculty Member of Doğuş University, and Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General of ITOTAM - Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center, information was provided to the participants about how to remove barriers to disputes and the implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

-4-
June
2024

Visit of the Uzbekistan Delegation to ITOTAM


As Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM), we are honored to welcome the Head of the Department of International Cooperation of the Lawyers’ Training Center Abdullaeva Shakhzoda Sobitovna, Deputy Director of the Legal Division of Smartbank Mushtariy Gulomjonova along with other valuable members of the Uzbekistan delegation.
During the meeting we informed the Uzbekistan delegation regarding İTOTAM’s Arbitration practice, Turkish Arbitration Legislation and recent developments on arbitration and mediation in Türkiye.

-28-
May
2024

Energy Disputes Arbitration Center’s (EDAC) Visit to ITOTAM and Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITOTAM and EDAC


The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Energy Disputes Arbitration Center (EDAC) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is a testament to our ongoing efforts to promote arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution and to enhance cooperation within the industry.
The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak and EDAC Chairman Av. Süleyman Boşça as signatories and participation of Secretariats of both institutions.

-23/24-
May
2024

ITOTAM’s Attendance to “Arbitration Days” Event Organized in Collaboration With Istanbul Aydın University and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Center (OIC-AC)


We are very pleased to participate as a supporting organization in the “Arbitration Days” event organized in collaboration with Istanbul Aydın University and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Center (OIC-AC).
At the event held on May 23-24, ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak and Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi made their presentations.
We extend our thanks to everyone who contributed to this event, where many different legal issues related to arbitration were discussed and debated.

-13-
May
2024

İITOTAM’s Visit to Turk Eximbank


Today, ITOTAM visited Turk Eximbank, the official export credit agency of our country.
Representing ITOTAM were the President Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez, Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, and Atty. Alper Yeşiltaş. Representing Turk Eximbank were officials from the Legal Department, Reinsurance Broker Channel Management and Product Development Department, Buyer Credits and Project Finance Department, Follow-up and Liquidation Department, and Insurance Collection Department. During the meeting, information was provided about ITOTAM Arbitration Rules and practices, and opportunities for cooperation were evaluated.

-10-
May
2024

ITOTAM’s Attendance to “Izmir Arbitration Day” Event


As ITOTAM, we are pleased to participate as a supporting organization in the 1st İzmir Arbitration Day event, which was held with great attendance and success.
The intense interest shown in İzmir for the event, which featured valuable academics, arbitrators, and practitioners, and in which the President of ITOTAM Arbitration Court Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez also contributed during the opening session, was very important for the continuation of such large-scale events related to arbitration in İzmir. We are also pleased with the interest shown by the participants in ITOTAM. As ITOTAM, we will continue to be involved in arbitration events to be held in İzmir in the coming years.
Firstly, we would like to express our gratitude to Suleyman BOSCA, Berceste Elif Duranay, and the Energy Disputes Arbitration Center (EDAC), who played a major role in the realization of the 1st İzmir Arbitration Day event, and to the İzmir Chamber of Commerce, which hosted this wonderful event, with the wish that this event will be held in the coming years and become a tradition.

-17-
April
2024

The Arbitrator’s Fee Tariff and the Administrative Cost Tariff


The Arbitrator’s Fee Tariff and the Administrative Cost Tariff has been updated. The new Tariffs are in effect as of 17.04.2024. Accordingly related provisions of ITOTAM Arbitration Rules of 2021 and Annexes are amended.. The PDF file containing the changes is attached.

-22-
March
2024

ITOTAM Promotional Video Published


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) new promotional video is published. Discover the professional dispute resolution services our independent and impartial Center offers from Istanbul to the world. As known, arbitration holds great importance as a preferred method of dispute resolution in today's commercial relationships. It is essential for parties to include the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) Arbitration Clause in contracts to ensure the swift and efficient resolution of disputes in the event of a conflict. ITOTAM Arbitration Rules can be applied to any commercial dispute regardless the nationality of the parties. The arbitral awards issued as a result of international arbitration proceedings at ITOTAM can also be enforced in foreign countries. Arbitration is a widely utilized method for the rapid and effective resolution of commercial disputes in many countries. States seeking to make their own countries more attractive for arbitration have amended or renewed their legislation. Türkiye also has kept pace with developments worldwide in arbitration by making regulatory changes in its national legislation and becoming a signatory to international treaties. Istanbul Chamber of Commerce encourages the resolution of commercial disputes through arbitration and plays an active role in the development of arbitration institutions. Therefore, aiming to provide arbitration service in line with international practice and parallel to modern arbitration institutions, efforts have commenced to establish an impartial and independent arbitration center. Consequently, ITOTAM was established on October 16, 2014.

-13-
March
2024

Kyrgyzstan Delegation Visits ITOTAM (13 February 2024)


As Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM), we are honered to welcome the Deputy Ministers of Justice of Kyrgyzstan, Mr. Orozov Baktiiar Saipidinovich and Mr. Sydykov Orozbek Kadyrbekovich along with other valuable members of the Kyrgyzstan delegation. During the meeting attended by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) program manager and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) representative, we informed the delegation about our center and recent developments on arbitration and mediation in Türkiye. In the second part of the meeting, the Singapore Convention was discussed in detail, with a presentation by Prof. Dr. Nuray Eksi. We are looking forward for further cooperation possibilities in the near future.

-08-
March
2024

ITOTAM & Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)


ITOTAM is pleased to inform you of entering a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC). Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez, the President of the ITOTAM Arbitration Court, and Dr. Alper Çağrı Yılmaz, Acting Secretary-General of the OIC-AC participated in the MoU signing.

-07/08-
March
2024

ITOTAM & PRIAC International Arbitration Conference & Investment and Business Forum (7-8 March 2024)


We are delighted to share that the "ITOTAM & PRIAC Joint Turkish – Czech International Arbitration Conference & Investment and Business Forum" in Istanbul was a big success! A huge thanks to all our esteemed chairs, speakers and participants for their invaluable contributions. In these two days, hot topics related to international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration deeply discussed. This event gathered arbitrators, practitioners, lawyers, academics, and experts, fostering not only insightful exchanges but also the creation of new friendships and business connections and set the stage for future collaborations between the Republic of Türkiye and the Czech Republic. At the second day of the ITOTAM & PRIAC event, which coincided with International Women's Day (8th of March), Senem Bahçekapılı VINCENZI, Secretary General of ITOTAM, made a speech which mentioned the importance of this day. As ITOTAM, we are committed to improving the representation of women in arbitration. In 2023, we have become signatory to the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge, and demonstrated our commitment to advancing gender diversity in international arbitration. This ledge seeks to increase on an equal opportunity basis, the number of women appointed as arbitrator, in order to achieve a fair representation. Statistically, the percentage of woman arbitrators appointed by the ITOTAM Arbitration Court in last 3 years is around %40 percent. In 2023, this percentage reached up to %50.

-26-
February
2024

Mediation and Arbitration Information Seminar for Judges (26 February 2024)


The Turkish Arbitration Academy, in collaboration with the European Union, the Council of Europe, and the Ministry of Justice as part of the "Project for the Development of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Turkey", organized a Mediation and Arbitration Information Seminar for judges together with the Turkish Justice Academy. In the 1st Session of the Information Seminar, basic topics related to arbitration were presented by Supreme Court 3rd Civil Chamber Members Dr. Adem Aslan and Hikmet Kanık, and Bilkent University Faculty of Law Professor Dr. Bilgin Tiryakioğlu. The 2nd Session focused on arbitration proceedings, discussed by Supreme Court 6th Civil Chamber Member Doğan Ağırman and Ibn Haldun University Vice Rector, Turkish Arbitration Academy Coordination Board Member, and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) Arbitration Court Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak. The 3rd Session in the afternoon examined appeal procedures against arbitral awards and the enforcement of decisions, by Supreme Court 11th Civil Chamber President Abdullah Yaman, Istanbul Regional Court of Justice 14th Civil Chamber President Dr. Nevzat Boztaş, and President of the ITOTAM Arbitration Court, Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez. The final session delved into the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Turkey, thoroughly discussed by Ankara Regional Court of Justice 4th Civil Chamber President Tülin Kurtoğlu and Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Law Associate Professor Dr. Ersin Erdoğan.

-22/26-
February
2024

The 47th Session Of The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III On Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform (22-26 February 2024)


At the session attended by the Secretary General of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, and ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç as members of Turkish delegation, draft provisions on the establishment of an advisory centre on international investment law, as well as draft provisions on procedural and cross-cutting issues, were discussed.

-19/23-
February
2024

Advocacy in Arbitration and Types of Arbitration’’ Training (19-23 February 2024)


A training session on ‘’Advocacy in Arbitration and Types of Arbitration’’ was organized in collaboration with the Istanbul Bar Association Arbitration Center and the Vocational Training Center between 19-23 February. From the ITOTAM Secretariat, Atty. Buğrahan Helvacı delivered a presentation on ‘’Arbitrable Disputes, Arbitration Agreement, and Its Invalidity

-16-
February
2024

The 18th ICC Turkiye Arbitration Day (16 February 2024)


The 18th ICC Turkiye Arbitration Day, organized with the cooperation of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkiye (TOBB), the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the National Committee of ICC Turkiye, held on 16 February 2024 at Fairmont Quasar Istanbul. The conference was attended by the ITOTAM Secretary General, Av. Senem Bahcekapili Vincenzi and Av. Alper Yesiltas.

-15-
January
2024

Istanbul Chamber Of Commerce Arbitration And Mediation Center (ITOTAM) & International Court Of Arbitration In Prague (PRIAC)


Joint Turkish & Czech Arbitration and Business Law Conference & Investment and Business Forum registrations are open.

-15-
December
2023

1 Day at ITOTAM” Event in Collaboration with FSM Law Club


Students from the Law Faculty of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University (FSMVU) visited ITOTAM to attend the presentation on Basic Arbitration by our General Secretary, Attorney Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi.

-28-
November
2023

"1 Day at ITOTAM” Event in Collaboration with Dispute Resolution Club (DRC)


A program on the operation of Arbitration and Mediation centers was held on November 28 in collaboration between Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and Dispute Resolution Club (DRC).

-25/26-
November
2023

The 'Representation in Arbitration' Certified Training in collaboration between The Union of Turkish Bar Associations Arbitration Center and ITOTAM


The 'Representation in Arbitration' Certified Training was conducted online on November 25-26 in collaboration between Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and The Union of Turkish Bar Associations Arbitration Center.

-23-
November
2023

Bilkent Universıty Faculty Of Law - Information Session on Arbitration


The students from Bilkent University Faculty of Law were hosted at ITOTAM for an information session on arbitration.

-9/13-
October
2023

The 46th Session Of The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III On Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform


At the session attended by the Secretary General of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, and ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç as members of Turkish delegation, draft provisions on the establishment of an advisory centre on international investment law, as well as draft provisions on procedural and cross-cutting issues, were discussed.

-2/6-
October
2023

İstanbul Arbitration Week (Istaw)


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) participated as a silver sponsor in the Istanbul Arbitration Week (ISTAW). ITOTAM Secretary General, Atty. Senem Bahcekapili Vincenzi delivered a speech in "The Rise of Regional Arbitration Centers" session, emphasizing the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce's (İstanbul Ticaret Odası (İTO)) key role and ITOTAM's national and international activities in promotion and further development of Arbitration and ADR mechanisms in the region.

-23/24-
September
2023

The 'Representation in Arbitration' Certified Training in collaboration between The Union of Turkish Bar Associations Arbitration Center and ITOTAM


The 'Representation in Arbitration' Certified Training was conducted online on September 23-24 in collaboration between Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and The Union of Turkish Bar Associations Arbitration Center. During the training, Prof. Dr. İlhan Helvacı, Vice President of ITOTAM Arbitration Court, covered topics including 'Introduction to Arbitration' and 'Arbitration Agreement and Arbitrability'.

-18/22-
September
2023

The 78th Session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group II (Dispute Settlement)


The 78th session of UNCITRAL Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) was held in Vienna. İTOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Atty. Buğrahan Helvacı attended the session as members of Turkish delegation.

-12-
September
2023

Real Estate Law, Mediation And Arbitration Panel


In collaboration with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (21st) Real Estate Services Sectoral Committee; a panel was organized addresing the tensions between landlords seeking rent increases and tenants, emphasizing that, as of September 1, these disputes will be resolved through Mediation first.

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August
2023

Signing of The Cooperation Agreement with Sofia Arbitration Center (SAC)


Sofia Arbitration Court (SAC) Secretary General Mrs. Ina Lyudmilova Karaivanova and former Deputy Minister of Transportation and Arbitrator Mr. Stoyan Novakov were hosted in Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and a cooperation agreement between SAC and ITOTAM was signed.
This Cooperation Agreement aims to encourage Turkish and Bulgarian companies especially operating in logistics, transportation and infrastructure areas to include in their contracts a tailored Arbitration Clause within the framework of the Cooperation Agreement in order to resolve disputes in an efficient and effective way.

-1-
August
2023

Signing of The Cooperation Agreement with The European Arbitration Chamber (EAC) (August 1, 2023)


The European Arbitration Chamber (EAC) President Mr. Hennadii Pampukha, EAC Türkiye Representative and Arbitrator Mr. Avni Demirci and Arbitrator Mr. Dr. Rasim ORUJOV were hosted in Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and a cooperation agreement between EAC and ITOTAM was signed.

-15/16-
July
2023

The 'Representation in Arbitration' Certified Training in collaboration between The Union of Turkish Bar Associations Arbitration Center and ITOTAM


The 'Representation in Arbitration' Certified Training was conducted online on July 15-16 in collaboration between Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and The Union of Turkish Bar Associations Arbitration Center.

-3-
July
2023


The 56th session of United Nations Commission On International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) which will be held in Vienna between 3-21 July opened today. İTOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi is attending the meeting as a member of Turkish delegation.

-26/30-
June
2023


This year, Baku State University (Azerbaijan) launched the first international Summer School on Arbitration. As an educator, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) Arbitration Court Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak shared his theoretical and practical knowledge on international arbitration with the participants.

- 21-
June
2023


21 June 2023: At the "24th Logistics Services Sectoral Committee Arbitration Webinar" to be held between 15:00-16:30 on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, matters related to the benefits of arbitration, especially the resolution of commercial disputes quickly, effectively, and by expert arbitrators, and the ITOTAM Model Arbitration Clause to be added to the contracts will be touched upon, and the zoom link for the webinar is presented below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89052996935
Meeting ID: 890 5299 6935
(No Password)

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June
2023


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Construction and Real Estate Specialty Committee Meeting was held under the chairmanship of Treasurer of the Executive Board Yakup Köç and Board Member Zeki Akbal and the participation of Board Member Münir Üstün. In the meeting, which was attended by Assembly and Committee Members and industry representatives, and contributed by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) President of the Court Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez and Court Member Assoc. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç, a presentation was made by ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi.

- 3/4-
June
2023


The "Arbitration in the 100th Year of the Turkish Republic" Conference was held at the Istanbul Bar Association Conference Hall in cooperation with the Istanbul Bar Association Arbitration Center, Marmara University Faculty of Law, and Özyeğin University. At the conference, developments and current applications related to arbitration were discussed in a broad perspective, and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) Court Member Assoc. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç gave a presentation on "The Evaluation of the Decision of the Yargıtay (Supreme Court) 11.H.D. on the Extension of Arbitration Period with Implied Will" and ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi presented "UNCITRAL's Current Studies of the Working Group III on Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform".

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May
2023


A webinar on "Arbitration in Construction Disputes" was held in cooperation with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and 45th ITO Housing Construction Sectoral Committee. In the webinar, where the opening speech was made by Treasurer of the Executive Board Yakup Köç, the importance of arbitration in construction disputes, the possibility of appointing an emergency arbitrator and the processes were discussed, and it was stated that arbitration is a litigation method that resolves disputes quickly, effectively and by experts in the field. ITOTAM President of the Court Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez and ITOTAM Vice President of the Court Prof. Dr. İlhan Helvacı participated as speakers in the webinar, which was attended by ITO Housing Construction Sectoral Committee members and industry representatives.

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May
2023


We hope that the e-book on the "Seminar Program on Current Developments in Mediation and Arbitration for the Public Working Group on Arbitration", which was coordinated by General Directorate of Law and Legislation, Directorate of Presidential Administrative Affairs, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye on 07-08 December 2022, and contributed by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) President of the Court Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez with his article "Brief Introduction of ITOTAM" and ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi with her articles "ITOTAM Med-Arb Rules" and "UNCITRAL's Current Studies of the Working Group II on Arbitration and Dispute Settlement", will be beneficial to the interested parties.
Seminer Kitabı

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May
2023


A cooperation protocol has been signed between the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and the Turkish Bar Association Arbitration Center."

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March
2023


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center has signed The Equal Representation In Arbitration (ERA) Pledge.


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March
2023


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center has signed a partnership agreement with Jus Mundi, one of the most comprehensive digital international law and arbitration resources in the world.


-02-
March
2023


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center renewed its subscription to the Kluwer Arbitration database. Established in 1995, Kluwer Law International (KLI) is a publishing house that produces mostly English-language legal resources and is one of the world's leading online databases for accessing international arbitration resources. You can visit our center by making an appointment for your research and access the Kluwer Arbitration database.


-02/03-
February
2023

Current Developments in Arbitration and Other Alternative Resolution Methods


The symposium titled "Current Developments in Arbitration and Other Alternative Resolution Methods" organized by the Republic of Turkey Presidency of Administrative Affairs General Directorate of Law and Legislation, was held in Ankara between 2-3 February 2023. President of ITOTAM Arbitration Court Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez chaired the session titled “Arbitration Practices in Certain Legal Disputes”.


-23/27-
January
2023

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 44th session, Vienna


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç have participated as the Turkish delegation to the 44th meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) Working Group III on the "Reform of the Conflicts Between the Investor and the State of the Investment" held in Vienna on 23-27 January 2023. The Working Group continued its reform work on the investor-State arbitration (ISDS). In this context, "Draft Code of Conduct" and “Appellate Mechanism” matters were discussed.


-09-
November
2022

ITOTAM-PRIAC: Turkish - Czech Arbitration Webinar


"ITOTAM-PRIAC: Turkish Czech Arbitration Webinar" was held within the framework of the bilateral cooperation agreement signed between ITOTAM and PRIAC. In the webinar , General features of arbitration in Turkey and Czech Republic, cancellation of arbitration awards, recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards subjects were discussed. The desire to develop cooperation between the two institutions was expressed.


-10/14-
October
2022

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group II: Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement, 76th session Vienna


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi attended the 76th meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) tasked with "Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement) Working Group II, which was held in Vienna on 10-14 October 2022, as the Turkish delegation. The Working Group continued its work on legal issues related to the digital economy - resolution of disputes in the digital economy.


-05/16-
September
2022

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 43rd session, Vienna (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı have participated as the Turkish delegation to the 43rd meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) Working Group III on the "Reform of the Conflicts Between the Investor and the State of the Investment" held in Veinna on 5-16 September 2022. The Working Group continued its reform work on the investor-State arbitration (ISDS). In this context, "Draft Code of Conduct" was discussed.


-08-
June
2022

Attendance at IFCAI 2022 General Assembly Meeting


ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi attended the General Assembly meeting of IFCAI, the International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions, of which ITOTAM is a member, held in Rome on 8 June.


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May
2022

Mainstreaming ADR for Equitable Access to Justice


Pakistani Delegation was hosted in ITOTAM within the framework of “Mainstreaming ADR for Equitable Access to Justice” Project which is organized by Asia Foundation, ADR Center Global ve Akina Consulting.


-18-
May
2022

One Day at ITOTAM Project


Within the scope of the "One Day at ITOTAM Project" Istanbul Trade University Law faculty students have visited İTOTAM. ITOTAM's activities and Arbitration and Mediation in Turkey were discussed.


-17-
May
2022

One Day at ITOTAM Project


Within the scope of the "One Day at ITOTAM Project" Maltepe University Law faculty students have visited İTOTAM. ITOTAM's activities and Arbitration and Mediation in Turkey were discussed.


-11-
May
2022

One Day at ITOTAM Project


Within the scope of the "One Day at ITOTAM Project" the club of Istanbul University Faculty of Law working on Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods (DRC) has visited İTOTAM. ITOTAM's activities and Arbitration and Mediation in Turkey were discussed.


-09/11-
May
2022

Istanbul Trade University Moot Court 2022


The dispute was resolved in accordance with the arbitration rules of ITOTAM at Istanbul Commerce University Moot Court 2022. ITOTAM Council Members Assoc. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç and Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak acted as the arbitrator in the aforementioned lawsuit competition.

-31/01-
March/April
2022

Workshop on Feasibility Research Regarding the Turkish Mediation Law and the Features of the Mediation Proceedings in Turkey


Within the scope of the European Union-Council of Europe Joint project, the Workshop on "Feasibility Research Regarding the Turkish Mediation Law and the Features of the Mediation Proceeding in Turkey was held in Antalya ATGV (Justice Organization Strengthening Foundation) facilities. On behalf of ITOTAM, our Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı participated.


- 31 -
March
2022

Current Issues in Arbitration IV


Arbitration Academy held the fourth of the "Current Issues in Arbitration" Webinar series. The topic of "Climate Change and Arbitration Effects" was discussed in the webinar. (https://www.youtube.com/c/tahkimakademisi)


-28/01-
March/April
2022

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group II: Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement, 75th session New York (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı attended the 75th meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) tasked with "Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement) Working Group II, which was held in New York on 31 March – 1 April 2022, as the Turkish delegation. The Working Group continued its work on legal issues related to the digital economy - resolution of disputes in the digital economy.


- 24/25 -
March
2022

23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference


23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference will take place on 24-25 March 2022 at Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey.
https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2064


- 24 -
March
2022

İTOTAM – MED-ARB Project Signing Ceremony with Cooperation Mediation Centers


ITOTAM will start the cooperation process by meeting with the Mediation Centers on 24 MARCH 2022 and signing a cooperation protocol within the scope of the "ITOTAM- MED-ARB" project, which was initiated with the support of the Ministry of Justice, General Directorate of Legal Affairs, Mediation Department.


- 23 -
March
2022

Arbitration and Mediation Committee Meeting


ASCAME’s Arbitration and Mediation experts committee meets to prepare the setting of a key ASCAME project: the Consulate of the Sea – Mediterranean Arbitration & Mediation Center in Barcelona. Our Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi has represented ITOTAM in the meeting.


- 05/06 -
March
2022

Arbitration Summit


“Arbitration Summit” was held on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, between 11:00 and 16:00, at the Aşık Paşa Conference Hall in the South Campus of Istanbul Medeniyet University. ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi made a presentation themed "Arbitration at ITOTAM".
Click for detailed information.


- 01 -
March
2022

Hybrid Arbitration Agreements


On the Law+ platform, a webinar called "Hybrid Arbitration Agreements" was held moderated by Research Assistant Süleyman Yasin Zorlu, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 18.00 with the participation of ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Ebru Şensöz Malkoç.


-14/18-
February
2022

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 42nd session, New York (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı have participated as the Turkish delegation to the 42nd meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) Working Group III on the "Reform of the Conflicts Between the Investor and the State of the Investment" held in New York on 14-18 February 2022. The Working Group continued its reform work on the investor-State arbitration (ISDS). In this context, "Draft Code of Conduct" and “Standing Multilateral Mechanism in ISDS Regime” matters were discussed.


- 09 -
February
2022

Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in the Construction Industry


In the webinar titled "Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in the Construction Sector from the Perspective of Local Arbitration Institutions" organized by SCL Turkey/Construction Law Association, ITOTAM Arbitration Court Chairman Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez will make a presentation.
Click to see Participation Link.


- 01 -
February
2022

Developing Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Turkey - 1st Workshop


Within the scope of the joint project of the Ministry of Justice and the European Union-Council of Europe "Developing Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Turkey", the 1st Working Group meeting workshop (webinar zoom) was attended by our Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi.


- 06 -
January
2022

Current Issues in Arbitration 3


The Turkish Arbitration Academy hosted the Current Issues in Arbitration 3 webinar. İTOTAM Arbitration Court Member Doç. Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç made her presentation titled “Setting Asiede the Arbitral Awards in International Investment Arbitration” The webinar can be watched on the Academy Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/tahkimakademisi


- 11/12 -
December
2021

All Aspects of Arbitration Certification Program


Prof. Dr. Nuray EKŞİ, ILSA Özyeğin Law Club and Özyeğin University Faculty of Law held a conference titled " All Aspects of Arbitration Certification Program " on 11-12 December 2021. ITOTAM Secretary General Atty. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi made a presentation on Arbitration in ITOTAM Practice.
Click for the detailed program.


- 15/19 -
November
2021

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 41th session 15-19 November 2021, Vienna (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı have participated as the Turkish delegation to the 41th meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) Working Group III on the "Reform of the Conflicts Between the Investor and the State of the Investment" held in Vienna on 15-19 November 2021. The Working Group continued its reform work on the investor-State arbitration (ISDS). In this context, "Draft Code of Conduct" was discussed.


- 01/05 -
November
2021

Turkey Arbitration Week

27 Oct.
/ 01 Nov.
2021

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group II: Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement, 74rd session 27 September - 1 October 2021 Vienna (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı attended the 74rd meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) tasked with "Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement) Working Group II, which was held in Vienna on 27 September - 1 October 2021, as the Turkish delegation. The Working Group continued its work on the preparation the Draft Explanatory Note for the UNCITRAL Expedited Arbitration Rules.


- 27 -
October
2021

Non-Signatories in International Arbitration


The Turkish Arbitration Academy will host its third webinar with distinguished scholar and arbitrator Professor Stavros Brekoulakis on 27th October, 2021 under the moderation of Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak. The webinar will be streamed on the Academy Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/tahkimakademisi).


- 16 -
October
2021

Arbitration in Corporate Law Disputes Conference


A conference titled "Arbitration in Corporate Law Disputes" was held in the form of a webinar on October 16, 2021 with the participation of Ministry of Trade, Istanbul Trade Registry Directorate, Istanbul Bar Association Arbitration Center. Please click fort he video record:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaExprnpqqg

- 12 -
October
2021

Current Issues in Arbitration 1


The Turkish Arbitration Academy hosted its fourth webinar. The webinar can be watched on the Academy Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/tahkimakademisi).


- 12 -
October
2021

Council of Europe – Project on Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution In Turkey


ITOTAM’s case manager Attorney Av. M. Buğrahan Helvacı attended to Council of Europe - Project on Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution In Turkey meeting whose main object is to improve effectiveness of the justice system and Access to justice by providing a faster dispute resolution for citizens, businesses, legal persons and other organisations and institutions. At the meeting, suggestions were made to improve the practice of mediation and arbitration in Turkey.

- 22 -
September
2021

Arbitrating in Times of Covid and Long Lasting Implications


The Arbitration Academy, which is established with the cooperation of the Presidency of Administrative Affairs, Ibn Haldun University and Istanbul Commerce University, held a webinar moderated by ITOTAM Arbitration Board Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak on 22 September, 2021, named “Arbitrating in Times of Covid and Long Lasting Implications” hosting Prof. Julian DM Lew QC. Please click for the video record:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa1GCXEcIwo

- 22 -
September
2021

Engaging in Collaborative Dialogue in Europe and Beyond

- 24 -
August
2021

International Arbitration – Arbitration in İTOTAM


Hukuk+ Platform held a webinar moderated by Süleyman Yasin Zorlu on August 24, 2021 named “International Arbitration – Arbitration in İTOTAM” hosting our Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi. The video of the webinar may be reached via link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmiSrEYNyCw

- 03/04 -
April
2021

Advanced Arbitration Training for Lawyers


Advanced Arbitration Training for Lawyers" conference was held online on 3-4 April 2021 in cooperation with ITOTAM - Istanbul Bar Association Arbitration Center.

- 22/26 -
March
2021

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group II: Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement, 73rd session 22-26 March 2021 Vienna (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı attended the 73rd meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) tasked with "Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Resolution) Working Group III, which was held in New York on 22-26 March 2021, as the Turkish delegation. The Working Group continued its work on the preparation of the Draft Rules for the UNCITRAL Expedited Arbitration.

- 08/12 -
February
2021

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 40th session 8-12 February 2021, Vienna (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Att. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Att. M. Buğrahan Helvacı have participated as the Turkish delegation to the 40th meeting of the United Nations International Trade Law Commission (UNCITRAL) Working Group III on the "Reform of the Conflicts Between the Investor and the State of the Investment" held in Vienna on 8-12 February 2021. The Working Group continued its reform work on the investor-State arbitration (ISDS). In this context, "appeal mechanism and implementation issues" and "selection and appointment of ISDS court members" were discussed.

-12/13-
December
2020

Fundamental Arbitration Education (ONLINE)


Istanbul Chamber Of Commerce Arbitration And Mediation Center (ITOTAM) and Arbitration Center of Istanbul Bar Association (İBTM) shall jointly organise fundamental arbitration education. You may reach to the program of the education using the link below. fundamental arbitration education programme

- 25 -
November
2020

One Day at ITOTAM Project has started


With the ‘One Day at ITOTAM Project’ which is carried out in collaboration with the Istanbul University’s Dispute Resolution Club (DRC), every week students from the Law Faculty of the Istanbul University will take online courses from ITOTAM. We started with the first group on 25 November, 2020 and discussed issues related to arbitration and mediation in Turkey and in ITOTAM.

- 03 -
November
2020

A memorandum of understanding regarding bilateral cooperation was signed between ITOTAM and the Yemen International Center For Commercial Arbitration and Conciliation (YICCAC)


The purpose of this agreement is to promote the services of the alternative dispute resolution methods, organize conferences and training activities to develop strategic areas of cooperation, amd to ensure the development of the understanding of arbitration within Yemen&Turkey

- 06/09 -
October
2020

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 39th session 6-9 October 2020, Vienna (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi participated as Turkish delegation the thirty-ninth session of Working Group III (Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform).The Working Group has continued its work on the possible reform of investor- State dispute settlement (ISDS).

- 21/25 -
September
2020

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group II: Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement, 72nd session 21-25 September 2020 (Online)


ITOTAM Secretary General Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi participated as Turkish delegation the seventy-second session of Working Group II (Arbitration and Conciliation / Dispute Settlement). The Working Group has continued its work on the drafting of the Draft Rules for Expedited Arbitration.

- 12/13 -
March
2020

23rd Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference will take place on 12-13 March 2020 at Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey.


- 20/24 -
January
2020

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, Resumed-38th Session 20-24 January 2020, Vienna.


ITOTAM Secretary General Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi participated as Turkish delegation to the Resumed 38th session of Working Group III (Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform).The Working Group has continued its work on the possible reform of investor- State dispute settlement (ISDS).

2019

ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak has been elected as the head of the Science Commission concerning Turkish Mediation Law in Civil Disputes (6325)


- 18 -
November
2019

"ITOTAM "Istanbul Arbitration Days - Turkish Swiss Arbitration Forum"


Turkish Swiss Arbitration Forum" will take place on 18 November 2019 between 09.00-17.10 at Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. The conference is free of charge. Please click here to view the Conference Programme

Please click here to view the Application form

- 14/18 -
October
2019

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 38th Session 14-18 October 2019, Vienna


ITOTAM Secretary General Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi participated as Turkish delegation to the 38th session of Working Group III (Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform).The Working Group has continued its work on the possible reform of investor- State dispute settlement (ISDS).

- 20 -
September
2019

Monetary Aspects of the International Arbitration: Rumors and Realities Conference


Monetary Aspects of the International Arbitration: Rumors and Realities Conference’ with great participation on September 20, 2019.

- 24 -
May
2019

IFCAI (The International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions) General Assembly 2019


Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General and Mrs. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç, Arbitration Court Member of ITOTAM attended to the IFCAI General Assembly which took place in Helsinki on 24 May 2019. IFCAI Biennial Conference in an international arbitration conference arranged biennially by the International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI). The conference is hosted in turns by arbitral institutions that are IFCAI members. http://hiad.fi/helsinki-ifcai-biennial-conference-2019/.

- 23 -
May
2019

15th IFCAI Biennial Conference in Helsinki on 23 May 2019


Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General and Mrs. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç, Arbitration Court Member of ITOTAM attended to the IFCAI Biennial Conference in Helsinki on 23 May 2019. IFCAI Biennial Conference in an international arbitration conference arranged biennially by the International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI). The conference is hosted in turns by arbitral institutions that are IFCAI members. http://hiad.fi/helsinki-ifcai-biennial-conference-2019/.

- 17 -
April
2019

Compulsory Mediation in Commercial Disputes and ITOTAM Conference


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Centre (ITOTAM) is happy to be hosting the second ‘Compulsory Mediation in Commercial Disputes and ITOTAM Conference’ on April 17, 2019.

- 12 -
April
2019

Secretary General of ITOTAM Av. Senem Bahcekapılı Vincenzi will inform the participants about the arbitration and mediation services of ITOTAM.


A meeting will be held with the law students from the International Law Students Association (ILSA) on April 12, 2019. During the meeting, Secretary General of ITOTAM Av. Senem Bahcekapılı Vincenzi will inform the participants about the arbitration and mediation services of ITOTAM.

- 01/05 -
April
2019

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 37th session 1-5 April 2019, New York


ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak and ITOTAM Secretary General Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi participated as Turkish delegation the thirty-seventh session of Working Group III (Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform).The Working Group has continued its work on the possible reform of investor- State dispute settlement (ISDS).

- 25/28 -
March
2019

Arbitration Training


President of the ITOTAM Arbitration Court Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez and members of the Arbitration Court Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak and Dr. Ebru Şensöz Malkoç successfully gave the 16-hour Arbitration Training for the students from Istanbul University’s Dispute Resolution Club (DRC).

- 08 -
March
2019

TUMSIAD Visit


Member of our arbitration court Prof. Dr. Ali Yeşilırmak paid a visit to TUMSIAD and informed the participants about the arbitration and mediation services of ITOTAM.

- 13 -
February
2019

One Day at ITOTAM Project has started


With the ‘One Day at ITOTAM Project’ which is carried out in collaboration with the Istanbul University’s Dispute Resolution Club (DRC), every week for 2 months, 4 students from the Law Faculty of the Istanbul University will spend the whole day at ITOTAM. We started with the first group on February 13th, 2019 and discussed issues related to arbitration and mediation in Turkey and in ITOTAM.


- 07 -
Şubat
2019

ITOTAM and Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) Forum


During the meeting with Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), President of the Arbitration Court of ITOTAM Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez and Secretary General of ITOTAM Av. Senem Bahcekapılı Vincenzi informed the participants about the arbitration and mediation services of ITOTAM.

- 04/08 -
February
2019

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group II: Dispute Settlement, 69th session 4-8 February, New York


Vice President of the ITOTAM Arbitration Court Prof. Dr. İlhan Helvacı Av. Buse Niseoğlu participated the sixty-ninth session of Working Group II (Dispute Settlement); during this session the WG II worked on the issues regarding expedited arbitration.”

- 18 -
January
2019

Compulsory Mediation in Commercial Disputes and ITOTAM Conference


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Centre (ITOTAM) hosted ‘Compulsory Mediation in Commercial Disputes and ITOTAM Conference’ with great participation on January 18, 2019.

- 17 -
December
2018

Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General of ITOTAM participated to the official launch of the Prague Rules on the Efficient Conduct of Proceeding in International Arbitration.


Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General of ITOTAM participated to the official launch of the Prague Rules on the Efficient Conduct of Proceeding in International Arbitration.

The new «civil-law» set of rules for taking evidence in international arbitration was officially signed 14th of Deceber 2018 in Prague after 10 years of its drafting.
The opening ceremony organized by Russian Arbitration Association (RAA),Global Arbitration Review (GAR) and The Law Offices of Prof. Dr. Alexander Bělohlávekwas held in a privately owned historical location Martinický palác (Martinic Palace) in the Prague’s old city.
The conference dedicated to the Prague Rules gathered more than 150 arbitration practitioners, experts, and in-house lawyers from world’s top companies and was followed by the official signing ceremony of the Prague Rules signatory book, which will be deposited in Prague.



- 14 -
December
2018

Prague Rules were officially launched



Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General of ITOTAM participated to the official launch of the Prague Rules on the Efficient Conduct of Proceedings in International Arbitration. 

The new «civil-law» set of rules for taking evidence in international arbitration was officially signed 14th of Deceber 2018 in Prague after 10 years of its drafting.
The opening ceremony organized by Russian Arbitration Association (RAA),Global Arbitration Review (GAR) and The Law Offices of Prof. Dr. Alexander Bělohlávekwas held in a privately owned historical location Martinický palác (Martinic Palace) in the Prague’s old city.
The conference dedicated to the Prague Rules gathered more than 150 arbitration practitioners, experts, and in-house lawyers from world’s top companies and was followed by the official signing ceremony of the Prague Rules signatory book, which will be deposited in Prague.

- 02 -
November
2018

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), Working Group III: Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform, 36th session 29 October - 2 November 2018, Vienna


Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Secretary General of ITOTAM participated as Turkish delegation the thirty-sixth session of Working Group III working in the field of Investor- State Dispute Settlement Reform.

- 08 -
October
2018

IFCAI (The International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions) General Assembly 2018


Mrs. Senem Bahçekapıl Vincenzi, Secretary General of ITOTAM attended to the IFCAI General Assembly which took in Rome on Monday, October 8, 2018.

- 13 -
April
2018

Draft Prague Rules are published.


Please click here to view the Draft Prague Rules Inquisitorial Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration (The Prague Rules).

- 09 -
April
2018

Our Article on Turkish Domestic and International Arbitration Law has been published in Russian Arbitration Association’s 2017-2018 Annual Report.


Please click here to view ITOTAM Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Av. Buse Niseoğlu’s Article.

- 03 -
April
2018

European Arbitration Chamber delegation visited our institution.


European Arbitration Chamber delegation visited our institution on April 3, 2018. During the visit, the current issues in Turkish Arbitration Law and practices of ITOTAM have been discussed.

- 29 -
March
2018

Arbitration and Mediation Seminar at ITOTAM


Due to the great interest of the Dispute Resolution Club of Istanbul University, ‘Arbitration and Mediation at ITOTAM Seminar’ took place on March 29, 2018. ITOTAM Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Av. Buse Niseoğlu explained ITOTAM Arbitration and Mediation Rules along with their experiences in the field.

- 23 -
March
2018

ISPRAMED (The Institute For the Promotion of Arbitration and Mediation In the Mediterranean) VII. Meeting


On March 23, 2018, the seventh meeting of ISPRAMED took place at Milano with participations of ITOTAM Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Legal Counsel Prof. Dr. Ergun Özsunay representing ITOTAM, Stefano Azzali representing Milan Chamber of Arbitration (CAM), Dr. İsmail Selim representing Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), Salah Dhibi representing Tunis Arbitration Centre, Hicham Zegrary representing Casablanca Arbitration and Mediation Centre (CIMAC), ISPRAMED Network Coordinator Charless Jarosson, ISPRAMED Network Advisor Valentina Renna and Lorena Martignoni representing ISPRAMED. During the meeting, the subject of ‘Timing in Arbitration’ and related issues were discussed.

- 22/24 -
March
2018

Mediation Expert training is completed.


With the appointments from the professional committees of Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, a group of committee members have been selected to be trained as Mediation Experts. The training took place at Istanbul Commerce University between 22-24 March 2018.

- 17 -
November
2017

Cooperation with Russian Arbitration Association


ITOTAM entered into new cooperation agreement with Russian Arbitration Association (RAA). The institutions signed a cooperation agreement on 17 November 2017. This cooperation will provide convenience in respect of commercial relationships between Russian and Turkish companies and promote arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in both countries.

- 17 -
November
2017

ITOTAM Istanbul Arbitration Days Contemporary Topics in and Future of Arbitration


Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (ITOTAM) will be hosting ITOTAM Istanbul Arbitration Days Contemporary Topics in and Future of Arbitration on 17 November 2017.
The conference will take place at the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce headquarters.
Please click here to view the program.

- 02/06 -
October
2017

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), International Center, Vienna


Av. Buse Niseoğlu participated the sixty-seventh session of Working Group II (Arbitration and Conciliation); during this session the WG II worked on the issues regarding “Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Conciliation Proceedings”.

- 20 -
April
2017

Cooperation with International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions


We are proud to announce that our arbitration centre became a member of IFCAI (International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions). The membership will enable us to receive more international recognition and cooperate with other arbitration centres in a wider sense.

- 07 -
April
2017

Cooperation with Iran Arbitration Centre


In the previous years ITOTAM has established cooperation with the Institute for the Promotion of Arbitration and Mediation in the Mediterranean (ISPRAMED), the Chamber of Arbitration of Milan (Camera Arbitrale Milano), Pakistan National Centre for Dispute Resolution (NCDR). Recently, we have also established cooperation with Iran Arbitration Centre (ACIC). This cooperation will provide convenience in respect of commercial relationships between Iranian and Turkish businessmen and enterprises and promote arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in both countries.

- 06 -
April
2017

Our Kluwer membership is renewed.


Researchers who are interested in arbitration law are most welcome to gain free access to Kluwer Arbitration’s database. For further information, please contact ITOTAM Secretariat.

For Kluwer Arbitration web site, please click here.

- 18 -
January
2017

Third International Conference for a Euro-Mediterranean Community of International Arbitration


Third International Conference for a Euro-Mediterranean Community of International Arbitration was successfully held in cooperation with UNCITRAL, OECD and ISPRAMED at Milan, Italy on January 17, 2017.

- 15 -
December
2016

ELSA (The European Law Students Association) Istanbul Arbitration Conference


As part of the ELSA Istanbul Lawyers at Work Organisation, ITOTAM Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi explained ITOTAM Arbitration Rules along with her experiences in the field at Istanbul Chamber of Commerce on December 15, 2016.

- 12 -
October
2016

Meeting with Yeditepe University Law Students


ITOTAM Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi explained ITOTAM Arbitration Rules along with her experiences in the field at Yeditepe University on October 12, 2016.

- 11 -
August
2016

Newly Arrived Books


New books arrived to our library:

List of Newly Arrived Books.

- 11 -
July
2016

ISPRAMED VI.Meeting


11 July 2016 ISPRAMED VI.Meeting;(The Institute For the Promotion of Arbitration and Mediation In the Mediterranean)

On July 11 2016, the sixth Meeting of the Network of the Mediterranean Arbitration Centres took place through conference call.
Participants:
- Mohamed Abdel Raouf, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), Egypt
- Stefano Azzali, Milan Chamber of Arbitration (CAM), Italy
- Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Centre (ITOTAM), Turkey
- Mohamed Ourdedine, Moroccan Arbitration Court, Morocco
- Charles Jarrosson, ISPRAMED’s Network Coordinator, France
- Lorena Martignoni, ISPRAMED, Italy
- Valentina Renna, ISPRAMED’s Advisor for the Network, Italy

Please be informed that the first two Reports shared by the Centres namely; "Report on the Criteria for Selection of Arbitrators" and "Report on Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators" have been published on three reputed arbitration Reviews as; Revue de l’Arbitrage, the Journal of Arab Arbitration and Rivista dell’Arbitrato.

Reports :
Final Report on Independence
Final Report on Selection of Arbitrators

- 03 -
June
2016

Istanbul Arbitration Days 2016


İTOTAM starts to organize "Istanbul Arbitration Days Conferences".
Istanbul Arbitration Days 2016 (1)- Recent Developments in Arbitration" conference will be held on 3 June 2016 at the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.
Please click HERE to view the program.

- 30 -
April
2016

Sports Law Conference


ITOTAM Secretary General Mrs. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi will make presentation on "Why ITOTAM Arbitration Rules for Sports Disputes?" for the conference on "Recent Problems on Sports Law" to be held in Yeditepe University Law Faculty on 30 April 2016.

Details..
Sorry, this entry is only available in Turkish.

- 29/30 -
March
2016

ICC-FIDIC Conference on International Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution


Please be informed of the upcoming ICC-FIDIC Conference on International Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution, taking place in Istanbul on 29-30 March 2016.
Details..

- 19 -
March
2016

Domestic and International Arbitration Law and Case Studies of Other Jurisdictions


Members of the ITOTAM Arbitration Court; Prof. Hakan Pekcanıtez (President), Prof. İlhan Helvacı (Vice-President) and Assoc. Prof. Ali Yeşilırmak, will make presentations about ITOTAM Arbitration Rules and other arbitration law issues for the conference organized by the Istanbul Bar Association to be held on 19 March 2016 on "Domestic and International Arbitration Law and Case Studies of Other Jurisdictions".
Details..

- 20 -
Febuary
2016

İTOTAM, Pakistan Ulusal Uyuşmazlık Çözüm Merkezi


ITOTAM and National Centre for Dispute Resolution (NCDR) as of February 2016 have signed a cooperation agreement on arbitration and mediation to establish cooperation for the purpose of offering Pakistani businesses operating in Turkey, and vice versa, a forum to solve their disputes arising of commercial transactions, by using both institutions arbitration centers.
NCDR Website

- 01/06 -
February
2016

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), International Center, New York


ITOTAM Vice-President Prof. İlhan Helvacı and Secretary General Av. Senem Bahçekapılı Vincenzi participated as Turkish delegation to the sixty- fourth session of Working Group II (Arbitration and Conciliation) held in New York on 1-5 February 2016.

UNCITRAL web-site: http://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/commission/working_groups/2Arbitration.html

- 20 -
January
2016

Subscription to Kluwer Arbitration !

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Kluwer Arbitration

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- 07/11 -
September
2015

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), International Center, Vienna



Participated the sixty-third session of Working Group II (Arbitration and Conciliation).During this session the WG II worked on the issues of “Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Conciliation Proceedings”.

- 29 -
June
2015

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), International Center, Vienna


Participated the forty-eight session of the Commission. The Commission considered the draft of the revised the “UNCITRAL Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings”.

- 12 -
May
2015

The launch of the newly established Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (ITOTAM)


13.30 – 14.00 Registration
14.00 –14.10 Welcome and Opening Greetings
Murat Kalsım, Vice- President of Executive Board of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Istanbul
Chairman: Prof. Dr. Hakan Pekcanıtez, Galatasaray University , ITOTAM President of Arbitration Court
14:10-14:20 Nimet Baş, Attorney At Law, ITOTAM Arbitration Court Member
14:20-14:40 Prof. Dr. Ergun Özsunay, Istanbul University (Em), Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Legal Advisor
“Development of Arbitration in Turkey”
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- 11/12 -
May
2015

Current Issues in International Commercial Arbitration, Mediation and the Turkish Perspectives


9.30 – 10.00 Registration
10.00 –10.20 Welcome and Opening Greetings
Hasan Erkesim, Executive Board Member of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Istanbul
Włodzimierz Brych - President of the Court of Arnitration at Nowy Tomyśl Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Polish Association for Arbitration and Mediation
Session I
Chairman: Prof. Mykola Selivon, President of the International Commercial Arbitration Court and Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce

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- 09 -
December
2014

Villa Mediterranee, Marseille


Attended to the International Conference for a Euro- Mediterranean Community of International Arbitration.

- 14 -
October
2014

Cour Marocaine D’Arbitrage, Casablanca, Casablanca


Attended to the conference organized in collaboration with ISPRAMED : “The arbitrator’s Selection: The Key to an Efficient Proceedings”.

- 13 -
October
2014

ICC Morocco International Chamber of Commerce, Casablanca


Attended to the V. ISPRAMED’s Network Meeting.






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