Department profile
Erdem & Erdem

Competition/Antitrust

Europe Guide 2026 : Turkey


Erdem & Erdem

About

Provided by Erdem & Erdem

Led by Founder and Senior Partner Ercüment Erdem, our Competition & Compliance team provides strategic counsel on M&A, abuse of dominance, and compliance, drawing on deep Turkish and EU law expertise.

Competition Investigations

We represent clients before the Competition Authority against allegations of price-fixing, concerted practices, or territorial restrictions. Combining legal mastery with sector knowledge, we manage complex proceedings and litigation to protect client rights at every stage.

Abuse of Dominance

Dominant firms, especially in banking, energy, and telecommunications, bear specific legal responsibilities. Our preventive approach focuses on understanding business models to provide strategic guidance, enabling compliant decision-making without creating unnecessary operational constraints.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We manage competition approvals, addressing joint venture structures and information exchange risks. By structuring transactions correctly from the outset, we eliminate uncertainties that increase costs or reputational risks, preventing delays at final stages.

Compliance Programs

The Erdem & Erdem Competition Compliance Program offers tailored, sustainable systems that minimize legal uncertainty. We help clients integrate compliance into corporate governance as a core component rather than a mere legal obligation.

Clients (26)

  • Sagard SAS
  • Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayi A.Ş.
  • DyDo Drinco İçecek Satış ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
  • Arvato Lojistik Dış Ticaret ve E Ticaret Hizmetleri A.Ş.
  • Şekerbank T.A.Ş.
  • Mercedes-Benz Finansman Türk A.Ş.
  • Anadolu Motor Üretim ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
  • Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş.
  • Trakya Cam Sanayii A.Ş.
  • Paşabahçe Cam Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri A.Ş.
  • Red Bull Gıda Dağıtım ve Pazarlama Ticaret Ltd.
  • McDonalds (Anadolu Restoran İşletmeleri Ltd. Şti.)
  • Türk Hava Yolları A.O. (THY)
  • Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Perakende Gıda Lojistik A.Ş
  • TEB Arval Araç Filo Kiralama A.Ş.
  • Çelik Motor Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Remzi Avcı Özel Sağlık Hizmetleri Tekstil Otomotiv Sanayi ve
  • TEB (Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş.)
  • Anadolu Isuzu Otomotiv San. Tic. A.Ş.
  • Gemlik Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.
  • Yıldız Entegre Ağaç San. Ve Tic A.Ş.
  • Ekol Group
  • BMC Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
  • Iş Bank (Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.)
  • Carrefoursa Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi Anonim Şirketi

Industries (18)

  • Aviation
  • Transportation
  • FMCG
  • Retail
  • Logistics
  • Heavy Industry
  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Health
  • Chemicals
  • Telecommunication
  • Automotive
  • Food
  • Tourism
  • Technology
  • Construction

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Turkey

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Erdem & Erdem has notable activity advising domestic and international clients on competition investigations and appeals. The law firm services clients from a range of sectors including FMCG, finance and automotive. Its lawyers have additional experience in merger control notifications and compliance matters.

Notable practitioners

Ercüment Erdem is the key contact for this area.

Work Highlights

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  • Erdem & Erdem defended CMA CGM in an investigation by the Turkish Competition Authority.

Strengths

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  • Communication is smooth, and it is a pleasure to collaborate with the team.

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  • The lawyers at Erdem & Erdem stand out for their responsiveness and transparency. They work efficiently and quickly.

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  • It is a young and dynamic team who understand the needs of the client and are very responsive.

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Members

Provided by Erdem & Erdem

  • Ecem Süsoy Uygun

    Head of Department

  • Ercüment Erdem

    Head of Department

  • Elvan Galatalı

  • Anıl Acar

    Head of Department

  • Yiğit Alp Aslan

  • Ozan Akman

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