Şahin Ardıyok
Partner, Head of Competition, Antitrust, Public Policy and Regulation
+90 212 329 3085
Provided by Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)
The Firm's Competition, Antitrust, Public Policy and Regulation team advises national and multinational companies operating in various sectors for determining sector-specific risks and liabilities, providing support planning and monitoring compliance. The Firm's lawyers, academicians, and economists experienced in competition rules are competent in representing clients before the Turkish Competition Authority on matters ranging from on-the-spot inspections to investigations.
The team notifies negative clearance/exemption and M&A applications to the Authority and represents in all phases of litigation in relation to the Board’s decisions. With a high level of experience in competition rules and public policies, the firm provides regular advice to companies on compliance with agreements and practices which govern daily commercial activities, support drafting or amendments to various laws, and carry out innovative and interactive competition compliance programs tailored to anticipated risks. The team's active involvement in regulatory matters helps them to easily grasp the competition-related needs of its clients in regulated industries.
The team is acclaimed for being the only team consisting of lawyers and former board members and practitioners from regulatory institutions, academicians and specialist economists. This allows the adoption of a versatile approach in relation to competition matters and helps them to create workable solutions in complex cases and markets.
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BASEAK particularly stands out for its ability to defend clients in behavioural investigations concerning allegations of abuse of market dominance and cartel involvement. The law firm also represents clients in challenges to authority decisions, as well as advising on merger control filings.
BASEAK defended Herbalife in an investigation into alleged resale price maintenance.
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BASEAK have an understanding of business needs, a comprehensive approach and a positive attitude.
The lawyers have a keen understanding of the commercial realities we face and tailor their advice accordingly, striking the right balance between compliance and business objectives.
The team provides tailor-made work based on the specific requirements of the client and the sector.
We receive strong support through the team's good insights. The lawyers are thorough and knowledgeable.
They are a very diligent team who always come up with timely solutions.
BASEAK have an understanding of business needs, a comprehensive approach and a positive attitude.
The lawyers have a keen understanding of the commercial realities we face and tailor their advice accordingly, striking the right balance between compliance and business objectives.
The team provides tailor-made work based on the specific requirements of the client and the sector.
We receive strong support through the team's good insights. The lawyers are thorough and knowledgeable.
They are a very diligent team who always come up with timely solutions.
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Şahin Ardıyok is highly regarded for his behavioural work, representing clients in investigations into alleged resale price maintenance and no-poach agreements, as well as in appeals against fines. He also has experience in merger control filings.
Şahin Ardıyok has great technical ability and amazing analytical thinking.
He is very experienced and a great leader for the team.
He is a great all-rounder. We have strong confidence in him.
Bora İkiler moves up in the rankings following notable activity representing clients in high-profile investigations into alleged no-poach agreements. He has further experience in sector inquiries and merger control filings.
Bora İkiler is very fun to work with and friendly. This helps with collaboration and understanding each other. He combines his social abilities with his extensive academic knowledge.
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Provided by Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)
Advertisement companies
Automotive manufacturers and distributors
Banks and financial institutions
Cement and concrete manufacturers
Chemical products manufacturers
Cosmetics coompanies
Department store chains
Food and beverage companies
GSM operators
IT and technology companies
Market research companies
News agencies and newspapers
Pharmaceuticals and medical device companies
Textile and apparel companies
Tobacco companies
Travel agencies and tour operators
Provided by Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Avukatlık Ortaklığı (BASEAK)
Agriculture
Automotive
Cement
Cosmetics
E-commerce
Energy
Entertainment
FMCG
Health
Hotels and leisure
Logistics
Manufacturing
Media
Media and entertainment
Pharmaceuticals
Real estate
Retail
Sports
Technology
Telecommunications
Textile
Tourism
Transportation