As Turkey is a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, 20 UST361, understanding the obligations and permissible methods under this treaty is paramount for ensuring valid service. While the Hague Convention provides a recognized framework globally, each member country, including Turkey, may implement specific reservations, declarations, and notifications that effectively modify its enforcement and translation requirements. Most courts agree that failing to utilize the designated treaty procedures can render service invalid, impacting the enforceability of any subsequent judgment. Ancillary has extensive experience with: The Hague Convention, The Inter-American Treaty, The Letters Rogatory, The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. Furthermore, when your litigation moves into the discovery phase and you require obtaining evidence abroad, particularly in Turkey, Ancillary can assist. We ensure that any efforts to secure evidence comply not only with applicable state or federal rules but also with the laws and regulations of Turkey, where the evidence is located, safeguarding the integrity of your legal proceedings.
