Dispute Resolution
Litigation and arbitration, ship arrests, asset freezing and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.

Commercial litigation and arbitration are among the core practice areas of our firm. We act in both domestic and international litigation. Our dispute resolution practice advises on all aspects of dispute resolution relating to our core practice areas, including ship arrests, freezing of assets and enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral awards. Our partners and associates attend hearings before local courts themselves, which allows us to follow cases closely on the ground.
As Cavus & Coskunsu we provide legal assistance and representation in complex matters of litigation, arbitration, regulation and risk management. All kinds of litigation procedure including cross-border litigation, marine related criminal litigation, commercial Litigation, administrative litigation and public litigation can be handled swiftly by our litigation lawyers.
What we do
Ship Arrests & Asset Freezing
Fast action to secure claims through vessel arrest and the freezing of assets.
Enforcement
Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Türkiye.
Litigation
Cross-border, commercial, administrative and public litigation, including marine-related criminal proceedings.
Arbitration & Risk Management
Representation in arbitration, regulatory matters and risk management for complex disputes.
What you can expect
- Partners and associates attend court in person
- Swift handling of every type of litigation procedure
- Representation in complex litigation and arbitration matters
Frequently asked questions
Can you arrest a ship in Türkiye?
Yes. Ship arrests and the freezing of assets are a core part of our dispute resolution practice.
Do you enforce foreign judgments and arbitral awards?
Yes. We handle the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Who attends the court hearings?
All of our partners and associates attend litigation before local courts themselves.