Firms To Watch: Competition

Led by Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu and Yavuz Selim Günay, the Ankara-based competition group at Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law specialises in designing comprehensive compliance programmes to advise government agencies and domestic and multinational corporates across such sectors as hospitality, construction, health and telecoms.

Competition in Turkey

ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law

The competition law practice at ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law remains a market leader, leveraging the experience of its team to provide a comprehensive service to insurers, financial institutions and foreign and local businesses across industries ranging from tech, entertainment, food and medical devices to pharmaceuticals, energy and consumer products. Founding partner and competition law authority Gönenç Gürkaynak heads the practice, bringing expertise to merger control filings, investigations by the Turkish Competition Board and the compliance reporting packages for global clients. K Korhan Yıldırım specialises in such areas as cartel and abuse of dominant position investigations. Öznur Inanılır   is notable for work in merger control and defences in investigations alleging restrictive agreements. Other key figures include Onur Özgümüş and Dilara Yeşilyaprak, who was promoted to counsel in January 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gönenç Gürkaynak


Autres avocats clés:

Korhan Yıldırım; Öznur İnanılır; Onur Özgümüş; Dilara Yeşilyapra; Eda Duru; Harun Gündüz; Ebru Ince; Kağan Uçar


Les références

‘Very skilled and capable team with lots of experience with competition law matters. Easy to collaborate and accessible.’

‘Gonenc Gurkaynak and Eda Duru are very available and responsive and bring high expertise and added value to their clients.’

‘Onur Ozgumus is really responsive, nice, sharp, efficient, very smart, profession and we really enjoy working with him.

Principaux clients

Google LLC


Allianz Sigorta A.Ş.


L’Oréal Türkiye Kozmetik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Çimentaş İzmir Çimento Fabrikası Türk A.Ş.


Société Générale S.A.


Mutlu Akü ve Malzemeleri Sanayii Anonim Şirketi


Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (a subsdiary of Sabancı Holding)


Akçansa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (a joint venture of Sabancı Holding and HiedelbergCement)


Warner Bros Turkey Film Limited Şirketi (Turkish subsidiary of Warner Bros)


Associated British Foods Plc


Merck Sharp Dohme İlaçları Ltd. Şti.


Tetra Pak AB


Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.


Medtronic plc


UNMAŞ Unlu Mamuller Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Twitter, Inc.


Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted with the acquisition of the sole control over International Financial Group Limited by Cinven Capital Management.

ACTECON

ACTECON, with its extensive knowledge and experience in competition law, provides a very high-quality service‘ to domestic and multinational businesses across such sectors ranging from tech, energy and building materials to e-commerce, food and beverages. The group’s comprehensive service covers merger control filings, investigations, sector inquiries, litigation, compliance programs and negotiations with the Competition Authority. The practice is led by managing partners Bahadir Balki, an authority in global merger transactions and cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and Fevzi Toksoy, an expert in merger notifications and customs issues. Other key figures include counsels Ertuğrul Can Canbolat, an international trade remedy specialist; economist Erdem Aktekin; Caner K. Cesit, a specialist in follow-on litigation; and Mustafa Ayna, who handles judicial reviews of administrative actions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Bahadir Balki; Fevzi Toksoy


Autres avocats clés:

Ertugrul Can Canbolat; Erdem Aktekin; Caner Cesit; Mustafa Ayna


Les références

‘Actecon team differs significantly in terms of accessibility, client-oriented applicable approaches and service speed.’

‘ACTECON, with its extensive knowledge and experience in competition law, provides a very high-quality service with prompt replies to queries and very regular status updates to its clients.’

‘Bahadir Balki – always available, solid reputation and very strategic.’

Principaux clients

Meta Platforms, Inc.


EssilorLuxottica


Suez


Bundesministerium Der Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance of Germany)


AmerisourceBergen Corporation


Audi AG


Volkswagen AG


NielsenIQ


Hanwha Corporation


GIC Group


Iveco


Mondelez


Coca Cola


DFDS


Kronospan


OYAK Cement


Getir


LeasePlan


Domino’s


Erdemir


Teknosa


Wingie Enuygun Group


Migros


Jacobs Douwe Egberts


Çelebi Aviation Holding


Bupa Acıbadem Insurance


Flixbus


AgeSA Pension and Life Insurance


Doğuş Planet Elektronik Ticaret ve Bilişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. (n11.com)


ENI S.p.A


Toros Tarım


RHI Magnesita


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) before the TCA in WhatsApp User Data Investigation.
  • Represents EssilorLuxottica S.A. before the TCA in the investigation concerning the alleged abuse of dominance via contractual and/or de facto exclusivity in the ophthalmic lens market.
  • Provided advisory services to Nielsen IQ for the transaction concerning the indirect acquisition of sole control over GfK SE.

Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki

Bolstered by the firm’s 2023 October acquisition of Bozoglu-Izgi Attorney Partnership, the competition team at Dentons-affiliated firm Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki brings strength to advise major financial institutions, domestic and multinational businesses across broad span of sectors, ranging from tech, media, energy, food, cosmetics and telecoms to beverages, electronics, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and luxury goods. The practice is headed by Şahin Ardıyok, a former Turkish Competition Authority case handler, and Bora İkiler, who both provide expertise on investigations, regulatory authority filings and merger control notifications. Other key figures include counsel Barış Yüksel, who has advised the Information Communications and Technologies Authority; senior associate Armanç Canbeyli; and associate Gediz Çınar.

Responsables de la pratique:

Şahin Ardıyok; Bora İkiler


Autres avocats clés:

Barış Yüksel; Armanç Canbeyli; Gediz Çınar


Les références

‘All team members work dedicatedly. Especially Armanç Canbeyli, who provides quick legal support when required in a timely manner.’

‘They are competent at the subject, business-oriented, with a high level of understanding about strategic matters.’

‘They are trusted partners, their technical knowledge is very good.’

Principaux clients

ADM Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.


Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş.


Akfen Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.


Aktaes Dağıtım ve Pazarlama A.Ş.


Arkel Elektrik Elektronik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Armut Teknoloji A.S.


Batıçim Batı Anadolu Çimento Sanayii A.Ş.


ByteDance Inc


Cargill Tarım ve Gıda Sanayi Tic. A.Ş.


CarrefourSA Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi A.Ş.


Club Jolly Turizm ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Daimler – Mercedes – Benz Finansman Türk A.Ş.


Danem Gıda San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.


Dentaş Kağıt Sanayi A.Ş.


Enerjisa Elektrik Perakende Satış A.Ş.


Eren Holding A.Ş.


Ferrero Fındık İthalat İhracat ve Tic. A.Ş.


GDZ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.


Göltaş Göller Bölgesi Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Hedef Araç Kiralama ve Servis A.Ş.


IFFCO Singapore Pte Ltd


Johnson & Johnson Medikal San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.


Johnson and Johnson Sıhhi Malzeme Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti


JTI Tütün Ürünleri Pazarlama A.Ş.


Krea İçerik Hizmetleri ve Prodüksiyon A.Ş. (BeIN Turkey)


Lilly İlaç Ticaret Ltd. Şti.


L’Oréal Turkiye Kozmetik Tic. ve San. A.S.


Magis Teknoloji A.Ş.


Metro Grosmarket Bakırköy Alışveriş Hizmetleri Ticaret Ltd. Şti.


Multinet Kurumsal Hizmetler A.Ş.


Mynet Medya


OMV Aktiengesellschaft


Orma Orman Mahsulleri Integre Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Ortho Clinical Diagnostics


Panasonic Life Solutions Elektrik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Siemens Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


SPITCH Ltd


Toyota Pazarlama ve Satış A.Ş.


Türk Henkel Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Varinak Onkoloji Ssitemleri Satış ve Servis A.Ş.


Vava Cars Turkey Otomotiv A.Ş.


Viatris Ilaclari Ltd. Sti.


WBS Veri Merkezi Çözümleri Ltd. Şti.


Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Tanıtım Pazarlama A.Ş. (Delivery Hero Turkey)


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully represented Göltaş Göller Bölgesi Çimento San. ve Tic. A.Ş. in an investigation initiated against undertakings operating in the cement industry.
  • Assisting and representing Johnson and Johnson in correspondences with the TCA on the individual exemption application for its selective distribution system concerning only four products used in cancer and psoriasis treatment.
  • Successfully secured the clearance from the Competition Board for Akfen Holding A.Ş. to acquire 100% of shares and sole control of Akfen Yenilenebilir A.Ş., contributing to the timely completion of the planned IPO of the target.

Erdem & Erdem Law Office

With its ‘unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive and client-centric competition law solutions‘, Erdem & Erdem Law Office advises financial institutions and major domestic and multinationals across the automotive, hospitality, beverages, manufacturing, logistics, tech, energy and consumer goods sectors. The practice’s full service covers investigations, merger control matters, contracts and distributorship systems. The practice is led in Istanbul and Izmir by Mert Karamustafaoğlu, who draws on his 15-year experience in Turkish Competition Authority in the design of compliance programs; and founder and senior partner Ercüment Erdem. Other key figures include managing associate Ecem Süsoy Uygun, a specialist in merger control and exemption filings, and senior associates Merve Bakırcı and Can Yıldız.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mert Karamustafaoğlu; Ercüment Erdem


Autres avocats clés:

Ecem Süsoy Uygun; Merve Bakırcı; Can Yıldız


Les références

‘Erdem & Erdem, with its highly skilled team, not only provides distinguished services, but also provides practical and efficient solutions in most complex competition law matters.’

‘Mert Karamustafaoglu and Ecem Susoy Uygun are outstanding and distinguished solution partners, who provide constructive, effective and prompt services. They have deep knowledge on practices of regulatory authorities, and they are highly competent and qualified counsels.’

‘Mert Karamustafaoğlu is excellent in competition law and guides his clients through the ever-changing legal landscape. He is well-versed in business-related competition and regulatory challenges, while Ercüment Erdem is a competent senior partner with great experience and legal skills in this area.’

Principaux clients

TEB (Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş.)


TEB Arval Araç Filo Kiralama A.Ş.


Gemlik Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.


Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş


DyDo Drinco İçecek Satış ve Pazarlama A.Ş.


Arvato Lojistik Dış Ticaret ve E-Ticaret Hizmetleri A.Ş.


İstanbul Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.


Red Bull Gıda Dağıtım ve Pazarlama Ticaret Ltd.


Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Perakende Gıda A.Ş


McDonalds (Anadolu Restoran İşletmeleri Ltd. Şti.)


Anadolu Grubu


Adel Kalemcilik Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.


Anadolu Sağlık Merkezi


Anadolu İsuzu


Anadolu Motor


Anadolu Etap İçecek


Çelik Motor Ticaret A.Ş.


Anadolu Efes Biracılık ve Malt Sanayi A.Ş.


AEP Anadolu Etap Penkon Gıda ve Tarım Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Enerjisa Enerji A.Ş.


CMA CGM


Figo Ticari Bilgi ve Uygulama Platformu A.Ş.


Karel Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. A subsidiary of Doğan Holding


Gama Enerji A.Ş.


Kumport Liman Hizmetleri A.Ş.


Alshaya Group


Yıldız Entegre Ağaç San. Ve Tic A.Ş.


Carrefoursa Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi Anonim Şirketi


Çolakoğlu Metalürji A.Ş.


Iş Bankası (Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.)


Şekerbank T.A.Ş.


LGE Electronics


Mercedes-Benz Finansman Türk A.Ş.


Sagard SAS


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented TEB, the joint venture of BNP Paribas, in a preliminary investigation before the Turkish Competition Authority regarding activities of payment facilitators, resulting in the decision not to launch a full-fledged investigation.
  • Represented Gemlik Gübre in an investigation launched by the Turkish Competition Board based on allegations that fertilizer suppliers violated competition legislations, and successfully avoided administrative monetary fines against the client.
  • Representing Anadolu Etap Tarım in the merger control filing submitted to the Competition Authority with regard to a transaction concerning the acquisition by Coca-Cola İçecek A.Ş. of 80 % of the share and the sole control of Anadolu Etap Penkon Gıda ve İçecek Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein

Very knowledgable and skilled in the field‘, the team at Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein advise household name multinationals across sectors ranging from food and beverages, healthcare and life sciences to gaming, chemicals and consumer goods, involved merger control filings, investigations and competition disputes. The group is led by seasoned litigator Hakan Özgökçen, who brings expertise to merger notifications, cartel investigations and leniency applications. Other notes figures include senior associates Esen Ergül and Ceren Seymenoğlu.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hakan Özgökçen


Autres avocats clés:

Esen Ergül; Ceren Seymenoğlu


Les références

‘The team is composed of experts, including previous members of the Competition Authority. Very knowledgable and skilled in the field.’

‘The team is always reachable, including at partner level, and provides to-the-point advice supported by examples from practice. Their transactional experience gives them a unique position in the market.’

‘They are very capable for multi-jurisdictional projects. A good system providing fast access to basic information on over a hundred jurisdictions.’

Principaux clients

Pepsi Cola Servis ve Dağıtım Ltd. Şti. and Frito Lay Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Sysmex Turkey Diagnostik Sistemleri Limited Şirketi


SSR Mining Inc.


Playtika Holding Corp.


Platinum Equity Group


Toyota Tsusho Corporation


Ak Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.


Peak Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama A.Ş.


Unilever Sanayi ve Ticaret Türk A.Ş.


Silver Lake Group LLC


Türk Philips Ticaret A.Ş.


Acıbadem Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Ticaret A.Ş.


SK Geo Centric Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Peak Games before the Turkish Competition Authority for an investigation concerning allegations regarding non-poaching agreements in the Turkish labour market.
  • Advised Philips Turkey before the Turkish Competition Authority in relation to the pre-investigation initiated based on a complaint alleging that Philips Turkey abused its dominant position through refusing to deal in the market for medical imaging ancillary equipment and systems.
  • Advised Platinum Equity on the acquisition of sole control of Diversey for an all-cash transaction with a value of $4.6bn, which required multi-jurisdictional merger filings.

Paksoy

The ‘effective, patient, commercial, technically impeccable‘ the team at Paksoy advises a roster of major multinational clients on matters ranging from merger control, internal compliance checks and antitrust investigations to dawn raids and competition litigation. The group’s client base spans the automotive, tech, chemicals, media and entertainment, investment, logistics and pharmaceuticals sectors. The team is led by M. Togan Turan, who brings expertise to merger control filings and the negotiation of extensive remedy plans with the Competition Authority. Other key figures include counsel Gülçin Dere, who draws on a background as a chief competition expert at the TCA, and Büşra Aktüre, who was promoted to senior associate in January 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

M. Togan Turan


Autres avocats clés:

Gülçin Dere; Büşra Aktüre


Les références

‘Paksoy’s competition law team is sensible and pragmatic. They approach transactions with a commercial sense that makes them a joy to work with.’

‘Best Turkish competition team, hands-down. Effective, patient, commercial, technically impeccable and great track record. Trusted partners for many years.’

‘Togan Turan is a leader and one of the best in his field. Excellent client management and technical skills.’

Principaux clients

Agrofert Group


Apollo Management


Biletix (a Ticketmaster group company)


Blackstone


Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG


Concentrix Corporation


Farfetch Holdings and Richemont


IPSO Tarım


KKR


LetterOne Holdings


Microsoft Corporation


Oaktree Capital Management


Olin and Mitsui


Saudi Electronic Gaming Holding Company


Stellantis


TOGG – Türkiye’nin Otomobil Girişim


Grubu


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Stellantis on the merger filing for the sale of its shares in its Turkish distribution subsidiary to Tofaş, its joint venture with Koç Holding.
  • Advised Microsoft on the merger filing for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
  • Advised TOGG on competition law matters concerning its cooperation with TRUGO-Shell and Bosch.

ARI Attorneys at Law

The team ARI Attorneys at Law specialises in guiding Turkish businesses through complex Competition Authority investigations. The firm’s client roster spans such sectors as e-commerce, IT, media, construction, software and retail. The team is jointly headed by Haluk Arı, who draws on the experience of 11 years at the TCA; and Benan Ari, who brings expertise in consulting with prominent trade organisations. Other key figures include managing associate Gözde Süngü, who assists clients with competition compliance programs, and associate Yildız Akinsal.

Responsables de la pratique:

Haluk Ari; Benan Ari


Autres avocats clés:

Gözde Süngü; Yıldız Akınsal


Les références

‘Each member of the team has a caring and responsive approach, detailed work and strong work ethics.’

‘The team works in great harmony, enabling projects to be completed in a quick and smooth manner.’

‘Ari is a law firm with experience in several sectors. Working with the leading holding companies, Ari has a vast experience in the dynamics of the sectors, the market definitions and previous resolutions of the authorities. They not only advise the client with theoretical approaches, but also give examples and broaden the client’s perspective with examples from the relevant market.’

Principaux clients

Koç Holding A.Ş.


Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş.


Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş.


D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Düzey Tüketim Malları Sanayi Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Arçelik Pazarlama A.Ş.


Aygaz A.Ş.


Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Şirketi


Hayat Kimya Sanayi A.Ş.


Kastamonu Entegre Ağaç Sanayi veTicaretA.Ş.


Otokoç Otomotiv Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.


Türkiye Beyaz Eşya Sanayicileri Derneği


Doğan Trend Otomotiv Ticaret Hizmet ve Teknoloji A.Ş.


Ege Gübre Sanayi A.Ş.


KoçSistem Bilgi ve İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.


Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O


Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.


Tat Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.


Sompo Sigorta A.Ş.


Sütaş Süt Ürünleri A.Ş.


Koçtaş Yapı Marketleri Ticaret A.Ş.


Doğuş Bilgi İşlem ve Teknoloji Hizmetleri A.Ş.


Dimes Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Nobel Pazarlama Limited Şirketi


BMC Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Hicri Ercili Deniz Nakliyat Kimyevi Maddeler Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi


Dardanel Önentaş Gıda Sanayi A.Ş.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Ege Gübre in a TCA investigation against fertiliser producers with an allegation that seven undertakings violated Article 4 of the Act No. 4054 by way of price increases.
  • Represented three clients in a comprehensive TCA investigation against 48 undertakings regarding their actions in the labor market and managed to significantly reduce the administrative fines.
  • Represented Düzey in a comprehensive TCA investigation in to the FMCG sector, which focused on hub and spoke cartel and determination of retail prices.

GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case)

The competition law practice at GKC Partners (in professional association with White & Case) advises a robust base of domestic and multinational insurers, financial institutions and corporates (including Goldman Sachs and Allianz) on competiton law compliance matters and merger control filings. The team’s client roster spans such sectors as energy, fintech, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, consumer goods, retail and manufacturing. Associate Esma Aktaş represents local and international clients during investigations and before the Competition Authority. Former department head Sezin Elçin Cengiz departed in August 2023.

Autres avocats clés:

Esma Aktaş


Principaux clients

TotalEnergies Renewables


Goldman Sachs International


Eliptik Yazılım ve Ticaret A.Ş.


E.ON SE


Garanti BBVA


Allianz Sigorta A.Ş.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented TotalEnergies Renewables in connection with the merger control aspects and related filings to the Competition Authority in Turkey with respect to its acquisition of the shares representing 50% of the share capital of Rönesans Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret.
  • Advised Abdi İbrahim in responding to RFIs by the Turkish Competition Authority within the scope of an ongoing sector inquiry into pharmaceuticals sector.

Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli

The team at Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli brings experience to advising insurers and domestic and multinational business on merger filings, Competition Authority investigations and competition audit and compliance programs. The firm’s client roster spans such sectors as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, beverages, energy, mining, retail and shipping. The practice is led by Umut Kolcuoğlu and counsel Neyzar Ünübol, who utilises 12 years of experience working at the TCA, which included handling negative clearance applications and merger cases. Also of note is Ali Tunçsav, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Umut Kolcuoğlu; Neyzar Ünübol


Autres avocats clés:

Ali Tunçsav


Les références

‘Neyzar Ünübol is very collaborative, supportive and helpful.  Ali Tuncsav is also very supportive and collaborative.’

‘Timely response. Excellent English. Client caring attitude. Reasonable fee. ’

‘Neyzar Ünübol provides prudent and practical advice.’

Principaux clients

Mitsui & Co


Ocean Network Express


Nitto Denko Corporation


Jacobs Douwe Egberts


Boyner Group


Gratis


Hedef Filo


Likewize Corp. (formerly known as Brightstar Corp.)


QTerminals


team.blue


HDI Insurance


Vitol


Mediterra Capital


Turkven Private Equity


Logo Software


Azertelecom / Neqsol Holding


Upfield


Vinmar International Ltd.


Orix Corporation


Cheplapharm


The Boston Consultancy Group


Talanx


Duracell


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Ocean Network Express, on the merger control filing regarding its indirect acquisition of a minority stake in Atlas Corporation
  • Represented Mitsui in the merger control filing regarding its acquisition of joint control in Joy Global (Peru) S.A.C.
  • Advised HDI Insurance in relation to its acquisition of Fiba Emeklilik ve Hayat’s sole control and the creation of a joint venture between HDI Insurance and Fibabanka.

NAZALI Attorney Partnership

The competition practice at NAZALI Attorney Partnership leverages the experience of its team to provide comprehensive competition consultancy services to a roster of domestic corporates and multinational household names spanning sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, to e-commerce, health, tech, energy and retail. The practice’s full offering covers investigations by the Competition Authority, M&A notifications, internal audits and dawn raid simulations. The team is headed by Metin Pektaş, who draws on his 12 years as a a competition law/policy specialist and case handler for the Competition Authority; and associate Derviş Boran Beysülen, who brings expertise to investigations and merger control matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Metin Pektaş; Derviş Boran Beysülen


Autres avocats clés:

Beyza Sarıpınar; Ahmet Önder


Les références

‘Metin Pektas at Nazali Law Firm is very experienced in competition law and very trustworthy, polite, supporting and responsive.’

‘Providing highly professional consultancy services, having a wide range of sectoral knowledge, and competence in consultancy services are their core abilities.’

‘High availability. Very pragmatic. Good knowledge of the law.’

Principaux clients

Siemens Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayi Ltd. Şti.


Avon Kozmetik Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Yıldız Holding A.Ş. (Ülker)


FLO Mağazacılık Hizmetleri ve Pazarlama A.Ş.


İstanbul Dünya Ticaret Merkezi A.Ş.


Balıkesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri A.Ş.


Matlı Holding A.Ş. – Keskinoğlu Tavukçuluk ve Damızlık İşletmeleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Beypazarı İçecek Pazarlama Dağıtım Ambalaj Turizm Petrol İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Altıparmak Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş.


Kozmetik ve Temizlik Üreticileri Derneği


Saray Holding


Reckitt Temizlik Malzemesi Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi


Türk Henkel Kimya San. Tic. A.Ş.


Haribo Şekerleme Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi


Fujifilm Dış Ticaret A.Ş.


Yamaha Motor Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi


İş Finansal Kiralama A.Ş.


Daikin Isıtma ve Soğutma Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Şirketi


Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Perakende Gıda Lojistik A.Ş.


CK Enerji Yatırımları A.Ş.


Euro Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi


CP Standart Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi


Obilet Bilişim Sistemleri A.Ş.


Ak Portföy Yönetim A.Ş.


ELDER – Elektrik Dağıtım Hizmetleri Derneği


Gediz-Aydem Elektrik Perakende Satış A.Ş.


GDZ-ADM Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.


Sakarya Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.


Sakarya Elektrik Perakende Satış A.Ş.


Yeşilırmak Elektrik Perakende Satış A.Ş.


Gübre Fabrikaları Türk A.Ş.


Abalıoğlu Balık ve Gıda Ürünleri A.Ş.


Eker Süt Ürünleri A.Ş.


Fersan Fermantasyon Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Kristal Yağları Ticaret ve Sanayi Kontuvarı T.A.Ş.


Beta Optik San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.


Abalıoğlu Tarımsal Üretim A.Ş.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised and provided a full range of competition law compliance services to Avon Cosmetics, including competition law consultancy, provision of legal opinion, competition law training and dawn-raid simulations.
  • Advised and represented Horizon Hızlı Tüketim A.Ş. which is a subsidiary of Yıldız Holding A.Ş., before the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) during the competition investigation and finalized the investigation with a settlement decision with a reduction of 25% in the administrative fine.

Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel

The competition law practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel-associated firm Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel brings expertise to advising financial institutions, insurers and domestic and multinational corporates across the automotive, luxury products, banking, tech, media and entertainment sectors. The group’s full offering covers the development of compliance programs, merger control approvals, general counselling and investigations. The team is headed by merger control Arpat Şenocak, with key support provided by senior associate İklim Gülsün Aytekin, who utilises experience representing clients before the Competition Authority.

Responsables de la pratique:

Arpat Şenocak


Autres avocats clés:

İklim Gülsün Aytekin; Ecem Nur Aksoy; Mustafa Karadaş


Principaux clients

Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations


BPCE Group


Vauban Infrastructure Partners


AXA Mediterranean Holding S.A.U.


Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (TEB)


BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta A.Ş.


Zeplin Yazilim Sistemleri ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş.


Volvo Group Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Şirketi


LVMH Group


Renault Trucks


Alexander McQueen


Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


AXA Sigorta A.Ş.


AXA Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.


TEB Finansman A.Ş.


NN Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş.


TEB Portföy Yatırım A.Ş.


Groupama Filiales et Participations


Believe International


Thermofisher


Gestamp


ÇEPAŞ Galvaniz Demir Çelik Madencilik A.Ş.


Steelcase SAS


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised AXA Med and its Turkish affiliates in the context of the merger control filing relating to its acquisition of the shares representing 100% of the issued share capital of Groupama Investment Bosphorus Holding A.Ş.
  • Advised TEB in relation to the merger control assessment and notification before the TCA relating to the acquisition of all shares of TEB Finansman Anonim Şirketi by TEB from BNP Paribas Personal Finance S.A. and TEB Holding Anonim Şirketi.
  • Advised and represented Zeplin during the oral hearing held before the Turkish Competition Board with respect to the milestone investigation concerning the labour market.

ZESA Attorney Partnership

The ‘very professional and hands-on lawyers‘ at ZESA Attorney Partnership advise a roster of domestic and household name multinationals across such industries as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, financial services, automotive, cosmetics, food and beverages. The practice’s full service extends to competition disputes, licensing agreements, investigations, audits, the development of compliance programs and distribution agreements. The practice is headed by co-founders and experienced litigators Zeynep Ergün, an M&A specialist, and Sibel Yılmaz Atik, who handles matters involving complex cartel and abuse of dominance investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Zeynep Ergün; Sibel Yılmaz Atik


Les références

‘The team at ZESA is very experienced, very well connected and is very pragmatic and hands-on in handling cases. ZESA is a boutique firm and deals with both merger control as well as behavioural cases.’

‘Zeynep Ergun is one of the outstanding competition law experts in Turkey, with many years of experience. Her client handling is excellent, her advise pragmatic and to the point.’

‘Sibel Yılmaz provides outstanding support and has a deep knowledge of Turkish competition law. Always available to support and provide expert opinion.’

Principaux clients

Danone Tikveşli Gıda ve İçecek Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


ELCA Kozmetik Limited Şirketi


Kosan Kozmetik Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş. in affiliation with Yves Rocher Group


Bandırma Gübre Fabrikaları A.Ş.


LGETK


Yelp, Inc.


Yandex LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing LGETK within the scope of the investigation launched in relation to an alleged resale price maintenance violation.
  • Representing Danone Tikveşli within the scope of the investigation launched against undertakings operating in the FMCG sector.
  • Representing BAGFAŞ within the scope of the investigation launched against undertakings operating in the fertilizer market.

Gedik & Eraksoy

The competition practice at Gedik & Eraksoy assists a client roster of domestic and multinational corporates in manufacturing, banking, tech, aviation and education, with matters involving merger control, state aid, distribution systems, abuse of dominance and cartels. The group is led by counsel Süleyman Cengiz, a former employee of the Turkish Competition Authority, who draws on two and a half decades of experience handling competition law issues. The team is supported at the associate level by İpek İnce, who provides competition trainings to clients.

Responsables de la pratique:

Suleyman Cengiz


Autres avocats clés:

İpek İnce


Les références

‘Suleyman Cengiz is an excellent competition lawyer with many years of experience, gained at private practice and, in particular, at the Turkish Competition Authority. He is a very diligent lawyer with deep legal expertise, which he excellently applies to the practical and business issues of his clients.’

 

Principaux clients

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH


Advent International


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a multinational technology company in relation to the Turkish Competition Board’s investigation into the digital sector, including on its compliance process relating to certain issues in Turkey.
  • Representing BSH Hausgeräte GmbH on both its ongoing investigation and its commitment procedure regarding restrictions imposed on authorised dealers on sales over online platforms.
  • Acting for a public petroleum and natural gas company in multiple merger control procedures before the Turkish Competition Authority.

Gen Temizer

The competition team at Gen Temizer provides a comprehensive service to domestic and multinational corporates across sectors ranging from building materials, tech, retail, real estate and life sciences to chemicals, oil and gas. The group’s full offering covers day-to-day competition law assistance, litigation, merger control filings and internal investigations. The practice is headed by Bulut Girgin, elected to the firm’s partnership in May 2023, who brings extensive experience representing companies before the Turkish Competition Board and administrative courts. Key support is provided at the associate level by Simru Tayfun and Orçun Horozoğlu.

Responsables de la pratique:

Bulut Girgin


Autres avocats clés:

Simru Tayfun; Orçun Horozoğlu


Les références

‘Bulut Girgin is very responsive, proactive and helpful. He gives practical advice.’

‘The Gen Temizer Özer competition law team lead by Bulut Girgin is excellent. It provides very pragmatic and well-founded competition law advice.’

‘Bulut Girgin possesses expertise in all competition matters. He is extremely responsive and very pragmatic in his approach. Clients like working with Bulut. At the associate level, Simru Tayfun stands out with excellent competition law expertise.’

Principaux clients

Alfardan


BP


Castrol


Dahua Technology


Eni


Eren Perakende (Lacoste, Burberry, Converse)


Euglena


Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding


Herbert Smith Freehills


Invest Unternehmensbeteiligungs


Melecs


Murat Ticaret


Petroleum Nasional Berhad (Petronas)


Pia Bilişim


Raiffeisen


Ravago Chemicals


Siemens


Sisal Şans


Torunlar GYO


Vivense


Votorantim


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully defended Votorantim, a cement and concrete company in the Anatolian Cement Investigation of the Turkish Competition Board, where the investigation was concluded without fines or other sanctions.
  • Defended Vivense, a furniture company in the labour market investigation.
  • Represented Torunlar Enerji, a subsidiary of Torunlar GYO, a real estate investment trust, in terms of the merger control filing before the Turkish Competition Authority with respect to its acquisition of joint control over AKCEZ

Gün + Partners

The competition group at Gün + Partners advises a client base of corporates at the national and international levels spanning sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals, biotech and insurance to renewables, beverages, retail and aerospace. The practice is headed by Özge Atılgan Karakulak and Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumus, who bring experience to representing clients before the Competition Authority in response to investigations and filings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Özge Atılgan Karakulak; Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş


Les références

‘Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş is a practical and business-oriented person. She does not complicate things and provides solutions which can be put in practice.’

Principaux clients

Align Technology


BMS


Beckman


Novo Nordisk


MSD


D Marin


GS YUASA


Biogen


Johnson & Johnson


AON


Takeda


Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership

The competition law group at Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership leverages the experience of its team to advise a roster of domestic and multinational businesses, spanning industries ranging from retail, software, beverages and tech to medical devices, insurance, banking and finance. The practice’s full service covers the design of preventative compliance programs, investigations, merger clearance filings, advice on vertical distribution chains and competition litigation. The team’s leadership includes Kayra Üçer, who brings expertise representing clients before the administrative courts; senior associate and litigator Hazar Başar; and Neşe Nur Yazgan.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kayra Üçer; Hazar Başar; Neşe Nur Yazgan


Principaux clients

Tadım Gıda Maddeleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.


Mavi Giyim San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.


Johnson & Johnson


Nagarro SE


Martı Tech


Akkök Holding


Fiba


Baymak Makine San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.


Principaux dossiers


  • Assists Johnson & Johnson’s Turkish subsidiaries in both the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare sectors handling all competition law issues arising from their day-to-day business.
  • Assisted Fiba Holding, a conglomerate controlled by Özyeğin Family, with respect to a merger control filing and individual exemption application related to a bank assurance agreement.
  • Assisted Nagarro SE with regard to its entrance into the Turkish market by acquiring 100% of the shares of MBIS.

Moroglu Arseven

Moroglu Arseven utilises a multi-disciplinary approach, pairing its competition practice with is commercial offering to advise domestic multinational corporates on merger control filings, investigations, litigation, and with the design of compliance programs. The firm’s client roster spans such sectors as tobacco, entertainment, consumer goods, building materials, IT and asset management. The team is headed experienced compliance specialists by Seyfi Moroğlu and Burcu Tuzcu Ersin, with key support from senior associate Umay Rona Süerdem.

Responsables de la pratique:

Seyfi Moroğlu; Burcu Tuzcu Ersin


Autres avocats clés:

Umay Rona Suerdem


Les références

‘Professionals are there whenever needed. They are agile and proactive. ’

‘Umay Rona Suerdem is very diligent and agile.’

SRP-Legal

SRP-Legal specialises in providing comprehensive competition consultancy services to domestic and multinational financial institutions, insurers and corporates across such sectors as manufacturing, e-commerce, IT, energy, building materials, consumer goods. The team’s full service extends to litigation, M&A, investigations by the Competition Authority and compliance projects. The practice is headed by firm founder and managing partner Cigdem Ayozger Ongun, who brings expertise to the IT, telecoms and data protection areas. Key support is provided by senior associate Deniz Erkan. CEO and partner Ayhan Kilinc joined from ASC Law Office in September 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Cigdem Ayozger Ongun


Autres avocats clés:

Deniz Erkan


Les références

‘Working with a business discipline that leaves no room for doubt, SRP team offers comprehensive consultancy services.’

‘SRP-Legal team provided us with a great service. They were responsive and knowledgeable. We are happy to be working with this team.’

‘The SRP-Legal team includes experts with professional having many years of experience and a deep understanding of legal practices.’

Principaux clients

Has Gida A.S.


Principaux dossiers


  • Filed an application on behalf of Has Gida A.S., the Turkish Competition Authority to initiate an investigation against Unilever Sanayi ve Ticaret Turk A.S., resulting in an imposed fine of over TRY 752m and the requirement to implement structural measures.

TURUNÇ

The team at TURUNÇ assists domestic and multinational corporates, across such sectors as tech, chemicals, software, transport and retail, with competition law preventative management and merger clearances related to multi jurisdictional M&A. The practice is headed by Esin Çamlıbel in Izmir, who brings expertise to handling investigations, M&A and venture capital and private equity investments; and founding partner and cross-border transactional specialist Noyan Turunç in Izmir and Istanbul, who handles complex distribution, franchise and customer contracts. Managing associate Gizem Günel provides key support at the Izmir office.

Responsables de la pratique:

Esin Çamlıbel; Noyan Turunç


Autres avocats clés:

Gizem Günel


Les références

‘Transparency, trustworthiness, proactive approach, commercial awareness and international know-how. No other firm in Turkey comes close to TURUNÇ’s international experience.’

‘Noyan Turunç delivers legal and commercial advice at once. Esin Çamlıbel has extensive knowledge of competition rules and practices.’

‘Turunç’s competition team are pragmatic problem solvers. Their team is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and meticulous, all while being very practical and easygoing. Their pragmatism combined with their expertise and depth of know-how is unique.’

Principaux clients

Kamil Koç


Boğaziçi Ventures


Akzo Nobel


SC Johnson


Vinci Venture Capital


Joygame


BigChefs


Vektör Tanıtım


Itochu


Venta Projects


Arya Women Venture Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Provided merger clearance advice for Kamil Koç on its acquisition of Ses Turizm and Gülen Turizm, two intercity bus operators.
  • Providing comprehensive competition law counsel to SC Johnson for over 18 years, including on consumer protection, distribution agreements and fair advertising matters.
  • Advised BigChefs on the competition law aspects of its international franchise agreements.