McNair International and Moroğlu Arseven, two leading names in international dispute resolution and business law, came together to co-host a breakfast seminar “Protecting Foreign Investments and Resolving Disputes in Changing Times: The Perspective from Turkiye.”
The seminar brought together a distinguished panel of experts and professionals to discuss crucial aspects of foreign investments, dispute resolution, and the evolving landscape in Turkiye as levels of investment and economic co-operation between Qatar and Turkiye continue to rise. It was attended by corporate executives, legal practitioners, in-house lawyers and professionals interested in international business affairs.
Anthony Wilson, a solicitor-advocate at McNair International, led the seminar as the host and moderator. Levent Sadik Küçükdaban, the Qatar country adviser at the Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye, provided a government perspective on foreign investments in Turkiye and Qatar. His presentation shed light on the support and assistance the Investment Office provides to both Qatari investors and Turkish businesses.
Dr E Seyfi Moroğlu, Partner at Moroğlu Arseven, offered valuable insights into the Turkish perspective on protecting foreign investments. Fulya Kurar, Senior Associate at Moroğlu Arseven, shared her expertise on navigating legal complexities in Turkiye. Her practical advice on dispute resolution strategies and compliance with Turkish laws resonated with the audience.
Anastasia Medvedskaya, an Associate at McNair International, explored the advantages and disadvantages of umbrella clauses as an important aspect of investor-State dispute resolution and Sergey Ryapisov, Senior Counsel at McNair International addressed the difficulties of enforcement against States through effective dispute resolution.
“The exchange of ideas and experiences between industry experts and participants was truly enriching. We hope that this event has provided valuable insights into protecting foreign investments between Qatar and Turkiye, resolving disputes in today’s dynamic business environment and contributing to fruitful trade between Turkiye and Qatar," said Wilson.