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BASEAK Competition 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. BASEAK 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. 

BASAK 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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Competition/Antitrust - Turkey

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • BASEAK represented L'Oréal in an investigation into alleged resale price maintenance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Şahin Ardıyok
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Şahin Ardıyok
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 1

Şahin Ardıyok is highly regarded for his behavioural work, representing clients in investigations into alleged cartels and abuses of dominance, as well as in market inquiries and reviews of authority decisions. He also has experience in the area of overlap between competition law and employment law.

He understands the needs of our business and he has the ability to offer pragmatic guidance that enables us to make calculated decisions. He is customer-oriented and very responsive.

He excels in dealing with complicated legal frameworks and offers innovative, well-considered solutions.

His guidance is always clear and actionable, giving us confidence in the legal strategies he proposes.

Şahin Ardıyok provides a high level of client service, characterised by his attentiveness and commitment to our needs.

His strategic thinking and detailed understanding of competition issues make him a highly valuable adviser in navigating competitive challenges.

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Bora İkiler
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Band 3

Bora İkiler often represents clients in investigations into possible anti-competitive behaviour, including resale price maintenance. He has further experience in appeals against authority decisions and in assisting joint ventures with obtaining competition law clearance.

His deep expertise and strategic thinking allow him to offer practical, high-level legal solutions that are tailored to the specific issues at hand.

Bora Ikiler provides outstanding client service, always ensuring that we receive prompt, clear and well-reasoned advice.

His vision helps us anticipate potential legal challenges while keeping our business goals front and centre.

Bora İkiler is always responsive, has a good impact on the team, and is highly skilled and very easy to approach.

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Şahin Ardıyok
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Şahin Ardıyok
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 1
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Bora İkiler
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Band 3

Members

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Armanc Canbeyli

Bora İkiler

Gediz Çınar

Şahin Ardıyok

Şahin Ardıyok

Head of Department

Clients

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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

Industries

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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