Erdem & Erdem

Erdem & Erdem Assists Ata Turizm on Its Initial Public Offering

Erdem & Erdem is pleased to work alongside Ata Turizm on the significant capital markets transaction.

Erdem & Erdem Advised Uber on Strategic Expansion in Türkiye

Erdem & Erdem is delighted to provide legal advisory services to Uber during the acquisitions of Trendyol Go and Getir.

Unification Ruling on Good Faith Third Parties and Land Registry Reliance

One of the fundamental principles of the Turkish Civil Code ('TCC') is the principle of reliance on the land registry. This principle plays a decisive role in the acquisition and protection of real rights.

Arbitrability of Objection Annulment and Unjustified Debt Denial Claims

The action to set aside an objection constitutes a specialised form of proceedings governed by Article 67 of the Turkish Execution and Bankruptcy Law No. 2004 ('EBL'). The principal purpose of this action is to invalidate a debtor's objection to enforcement proceedings.

Important Amendments Concerning Unlicensed Electricity Generation Plants

Notwithstanding the focus on 'small-scale generation' within the Regulation on Unlicensed Generation in the Electricity Marke, a substantial number of licence-exempt electricity generation facilities have been commissioned over the past three years that exceed small-scale parameters.

Erdem & Erdem Represented CoreX Holding in Carajás Copper Assets Deal

We are proud to announce that Erdem & Erdem represented Corex Holding B.V in execution of the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Carajás Copper Assets in Brazil.

Ceren Şen Joins Erdem & Erdem as Partner, Head of Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

Erdem & Erdem is pleased to announce that, as of September 8, 2025, Ceren Şen has joined our Istanbul office as Partner, Head of Banking, Finance and Capital Markets.

Erdem & Erdem Represented Corex Holding in Cerro Matoso Deal

We are proud to announce that Erdem & Erdem represented Corex Holding B.V. in execution of the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Cerro Matoso S.A.

Erdem & Erdem Represented Corex Holding in Polisan Deal

We are proud to announce that Erdem & Erdem represented Corex Holding B.V. in execution of the share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Polisan Holding A.Ş.

Erdem & Erdem Advised İş Private Equity on the Enlila Biotechnology Initiative

We are proud to announce that Erdem & Erdem has advised İş Private Equity on the launch of Enlila, a biotechnology venture established to advance the innovative research led by Prof. Gökhan Hotamışlıgil at Harvard University.

Anıl Acar Joins Erdem & Erdem’s Competition and Compliance Department as Managing Associate

Erdem & Erdem is pleased to announce that Anıl Acar has joined Erdem & Erdem as a Managing Associate in our Competition and Compliance Department.

Erdem & Erdem Advised Moka and Birleşik Ödeme Hizmetleri on Their Merger

Erdem & Erdem is proud to lead and manage all aspects of the merger between Moka Ödeme ve Elektronik Para Kuruluşu A.Ş. and Birleşik Ödeme Hizmetleri ve Elektronik Para A.Ş carried out in accordance with Corporate Tax Code No. 5520 and Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102.

Erdem & Erdem Represented CoreX Resources B.V. in the Acquisition of CMB (Nickel Mine)

As Erdem & Erdem, we take pride in contributing to our client CoreX's growth strategies aimed at expanding international operations and providing legal counsel throughout this process.

Erdem & Erdem Represented Neapco Turkey in the Acquisition of Hedrive Otomotiv Teknoloji Sistemleri

As Erdem & Erdem, we take pride in contributing to Neapco's growth strategies and providing legal counsel throughout the share acquisition process

Bankruptcy Proceedings for Debt Collection: “Pay It or Go Bankrupt”

In Türkiye, creditors have multiple legal options under execution and bankruptcy law to compel debtors to fulfill their obligations. Among these, general execution proceedings are the most commonly used method, where a debtor’s failure to pay results in asset seizure through execution offices.

Melissa Balıkçı Sezen Promoted as Managing Associate

Erdem & Erdem is pleased to announce that Melissa Balıkçı Sezen, who has been working as a Senior Associate in our Corporate Affairs Department, has been appointed as Managing Associate as of January 1, 2025.

Erdem & Erdem Appoints Three New Managing Associates for Its Istanbul Office

Erdem & Erdem is proud to announce that Merve Bakırcı, Mehveş Erdem Kamiloğlu and Duygu Öner Ayçiçek have been appointed as Managing Associates.

Evaluation of Vertical Price Monitoring Mechanisms under Turkish Competition Law

Article 4 of Law No. 4054 prohibits fixing purchase or sale prices. The Turkish Competition Board evaluates RPM cases individually, focusing on the purpose and impact of price monitoring mechanisms. Understanding the Board's approach helps businesses mitigate legal risks.

Erdem & Erdem Launches the Netherlands Office

As of October 9, 2023, we are thrilled to announce the opening of Erdem & Erdem's Netherlands office. As a leading international law firm, we are expanding our global network with the opening of our new office in Amsterdam, at the World Trade Center. We aim to provide more effective legal solutions.

Erdem & Erdem appoints İbrahim Onur Baysal as Partner and Capital Markets Leader

İbrahim Onur Baysal started his career at the Capital Markets Board in 2009. After working for more than 10 years as a Legal Expert and Chief Legal Expert in various units of the Board.

Material Adverse Change Clauses

Material adverse change (MAC) clauses have been dealt with an increasing care throughout the years by law practitioners. This increasing trend echoed and amplified both through domestic or global economic struggles, through the Covid-19 pandemic, armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine...

Arbitration in Mergers & Acquisitions

The restructuring of companies or assets is achieved through various financial transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, purchase of assets, or management acquisitions, commonly referred to as Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”). This article discusses the disputes that arise during M&A deals...

Turkish Competition Authority’s Final Sector Inquiry Report Regarding FMCG Retailing

The Turkish Competition Authority's 2023 report delves into the FMCG retail sector, analyzing its structure, market concentration, and potential merger thresholds. It evaluates retail purchasing power, its abuse, and solutions. The report also assesses digitalization and competition issues.

Erdem & Erdem Represented Şişecam in the Acquisition of EBRD's Shares in Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri

Erdem & Erdem Law Office is proud to have represented Şişecam in the acquisition of EBRD's shares in Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri. Erdem & Erdem team provided legal advice starting from contract negotiations at the beginning of the project and including the company incorporation procedures...

Erdem & Erdem's Tax Leader Canan Doksat has been promoted as Partner

Erdem & Erdem's Tax Leader Canan Doksat has been promoted as Partner

Erdem & Erdem appoints Tolga Turan as Energy Advisor

Tolga Turan joins Erdem & Erdem team as Energy Advisor

Erdem & Erdem Represented Acıbadem Healthcare Group in the Acquisition of Orthopedia Hospital

Erdem & Erdem Law Office is proud to represent Acıbadem Healthcare Group in the acquisition of Private Orthopedia Hospital

E-Marketplace Platforms Preliminary Sector Inquiry Report

The Turkish Competition Authority (“Authority”) is preparing itself to regulate the new era of competition law, mostly concerning the digital markets. The efforts of the Authority in this respect can be significantly observed not only from the recent decisions of the Turkish Competition Board...

Didem Adlığ joined Erdem & Erdem as Managing Associate

We are proud to announce that Didem Adlığ joined Erdem & Erdem as Managing Associate.

Erdem & Erdem Represented Yıldırım Holding in the Soda Ash Factory to be Established in Kazakhstan

The ground breaking ceremony for the Qazaq Soda factory, which is to be built by Qazaq Soda LLP, a subsidiary of the Yıldırım Group of Companies represented by Erdem & Erdem, was recently maid...