Our article published in the CIOB magazine – Global Construction Review.

Our article published in the CIOB magazine – Global Construction Review.

EQUITAS is hosting an ICC YAF webinar on “Expert Evidence in International Arbitration” between 16.00 -18.00 (GMT +3) on the 9th of December 2020. The panelists Adrian Bell, Damla Erensoy from CMS International Law Firm and Equitas director Metehan Caglar Sonbahar will discuss the difference between an expert advisor and an expert witness, a party…
Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, General Directorate of Construction has published a list of measures to be taken by the construction sector of the country. You can download Circular No. 2020/9 via here.
Introduction The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its Arbitration Rules, scheduled to come into effect on 1 June 2026. This update represents the first major revision since 2021 and arrives at a critical juncture for the institution. Following a period of unprecedented activity—during which the ICC Court of Arbitration…
Background In the contemporary global construction landscape, disputes are frequently regarded as an inevitable byproduct of complex projects. Whether operating under FIDIC, JCT, or NEC contract suites, the tripartite pressures of time, cost, and quality often culminate in commercial friction. However, disputes rarely emerge ex nihilo; they are typically the result of unresolved claims, opaque…
On 7 November 2024 Equitas and ATCEA (Association of Turkish Consulting Engineers and Architects) jointly held the “Claims and Dispute Resolution in FIDIC Contracts with Practical Examples” seminar in Ankara, Turkiye. Participants at the event had the opportunity to discuss firsthand case experiences with Metehan Çağlar Sonbahar, a FIDIC Certified Adjudicator. For details please click…
Construction Disputes, Türkiye and London: What the ICC’s 2025 Statistics Tell Us The International Chamber of Commerce has published its 2025 Dispute Resolution Statistics. Beneath the headline numbers lies a clear message for the construction sector — and a particularly relevant one for parties operating between Türkiye and a London arbitral seat. Construction remains the…