Expertise

Our comprehensive support covers all aspects of merger control, from preliminary assessments of merger filing requirements to in-depth Phase II investigations, where we customize the entire process through detailed market analysis, strategic advice and robust advocacy including negotiation of commitments to address regulatory concerns. With our deep expertise, we ensure a thorough and efficient review, safeguarding our clients’ interests and facilitating successful outcomes. When dealing with cases that have international elements, we collaborate closely with trusted law firms abroad to deliver consistent and efficient support.

Apart from our expertise in merger control, we offer strategic advice on various facets of the overall deal, including conditionality and exploring potential options. We also provide guidance on antitrust considerations during due diligence reviews, data room structuring, clean team agreements as well as pre-merger information exchanges and integration planning during the interim period between signing and closing. Our proficiency in structuring transactions enables us to minimize the demands and substantive risks associated with competition law and merger control matters.

On the foreign direct investment (FDI) side, our services include strategic advisory and sector specific risk assessment as well as coordination of FDI filings with the relevant authorities in Turkey and other jurisdictions, all through a global perspective with a local insight.

We provide comprehensive support across all stages of investigations by the Turkish Competition Authority, from initial inquiries to detailed review processes. We ensure our clients receive expert assistance in every phase of an investigation through:

• Providing guidance to our clients on the best defense tactics, which cover commitment and settlement methods, as well as applications for leniency;
• Preparing defence statements and representing our clients during oral hearings;
• Managing dawn raids, responding to information requests, conducting investigative interviews, and liaising with the case team;
• Engaging in negotiations with the regulators about potential penalties and corrective measures;
• Supporting our clients in carrying out internal probes to uncover any potential breaches of competition law.

We recognize the growing importance of compliance programs, including for companies without a history of antitrust violations. To address this need, we develop tailored compliance programs that align with our clients’ specific industries, business practices, and risk profiles, benefiting from the most up to date technologies for maximum efficiency.   

We provide regular advice to our clients across a broad spectrum of their commercial activities from a competition law compliance perspective. This includes digital advertising, no-poach agreements, big data, pricing algorithms, research and development, production, cooperation, purchasing, joint marketing, consortium, standardization, agency agreements, distribution agreements, and franchise agreements, among others. We ensure these contracts are aligned with competition regulations while maximizing the commercial advantages for our clients. 

Sector inquiries, which currently play a vital role in the Turkish regulatory landscape, is another area that we use our decades of experience in guiding clients through the intricacies of these processes. We work with our clients to understand the risks and opportunities posed by these inquiries and then implement strategies to maximize their chances of achieving favorable outcomes.

We represent our clients before the administrative courts in challenging the penalties levied by the Turkish Competition Authority. We also defend our clients in compensation claims related to violations of competition law in civil court cases. Our legal services also cover scenarios where our clients are engaged in competition law disputes in foreign courts or with local/international arbitration entities. 

Leveraging our extensive industry insights, technical expertise, and persuasive advocacy, we swiftly implement strategic and effective approaches to achieve the most favorable outcomes in legal disputes for our clients.

We offer expert regulatory policy advice designed to help businesses thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. We specialize in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, guiding your green transition strategies and digital transformation processes. Our team ensures that our clients’ business not only complies with current regulations but also leads the way in sustainable and digital innovations.

In addition to our broad regulatory policy services, we provide in-depth sector-specific advice tailored to our clients’ needs. Whether they operate in telecommunications, digital markets, fintech, or entertainment, our expertise ensures that our clients stay ahead of regulatory changes. We deliver customized solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities within each specific sector, helping our clients maintain compliance and achieve their business objectives with confidence.