Department profile
Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law

Competition/Antitrust

Europe Guide 2026 : Turkey


Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law

About

Provided by Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law

Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı (KDK) provides services in all aspects of competition law, including investigations conducted by the Turkish Competition Authority, complex and multijurisdictional merger control filings, individual exemption applications, as well as the design and implementation of merger remedies.

KDK represents clients vis-à-vis the Turkish Competition Authority and coordinates the relevant processes, ensuring efficient and timely outcomes. The Competition Law team provides legal advice in connection with the compliance of clients’ commercial agreements and business conduct with Turkish competition law, combining legal precision with a strong understanding of commercial realities.

The team also provides competition law compliance programs, tailored to best suit the sectoral needs of its clients and designed to offer practical, business-oriented guidance, while keeping them current with the dynamic competition law regime.

KDK also advises on competition law litigation and appeal proceedings arising from decisions of the Turkish Competition Authority.

Industries (14)

  • Chemicals
  • Insurance
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Port Operations
  • Automotive
  • Retail
  • FMCG
  • Transportation
  • Telecommunication
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • E-commerce

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Turkey

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law enters the rankings this year thanks to positive feedback from referees and notable activity on merger control filings. In addition, the team has experience representing clients in behavioural investigations and challenges to authority decisions, as well as assisting with competition law compliance mandates.

Notable practitioners

Neyzar Ünübol is a key contact in this area.

Work Highlights

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  • Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law advised Mubadala on the merger control filing for its proposed acquisition of Getir Perakende.

Strengths

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  • Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law anticipate issues before they arise and communicate clearly.

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  • The lawyers combine strong technical expertise with a practical approach, ensuring that advice is both legally sound and commercially viable.

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  • The team respond quickly and efficiently, leading to effective results. We received clear and timely guidance, which was really helpful.

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  • What distinguishes this department is their dedication, speed and deep expertise in their field.

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  • The team are solution-oriented and analyse the problem in detail.

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Members

Provided by Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Attorneys at Law

  • Umut Kolcuoğlu

  • Neyzar Ünübol

    Head of Department

  • Hande Afşaroğlu

  • Esen Çakır

  • Doğa Seylan

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