Glossary

İhtiyati haciz

Precautionary attachment (asset freeze)

Pronounced: ih-tee-yah-TEE hah-JEEZ

A court-ordered freeze on a debtor's assets granted early — before the case ends — to stop them being moved out of reach.

What it means for you

This is the tool that decides whether a win is worth anything. It is asked for at the start, where the debt is due and there is a risk the debtor will move assets. Courts normally require security to be posted, and strict follow-up deadlines apply once it is granted.

Commonly confused with

It is not the same as ordinary attachment. This one is precautionary and temporary; it secures the position while the main claim is still being pursued.

Where you meet this word

Raised at the very beginning of a cross-border debt file — usually the first question a foreign creditor should ask.

Statute: Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law (İİK) No. 2004

How we help with this: Debt Collection & Enforcement

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