Competition/Antitrust | Europe

ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law has a well-regarded practice handling the Turkish aspects of multinational merger control filings and representing clients in proceedings before the Turkish Competition Authority. Its lawyers are well versed in abuse of dominance matters and cartel investigations. The law firm handles matters in diverse sectors such as technology, consumer goods and energy.

Balcıoğlu Selçuk Ardıyok Keki Attorney Partnership (BASEAK) has a highly regarded competition practice advising a range of Turkish and international clients. Its lawyers are active in merger filings and competition investigations regarding abuses of dominant positions, cartels and other anti-competitive practices, as well as appeals against TCA fines. With additional experience carrying out mock dawn raids, the team provides compliance training and audits for clients. The law firm frequently acts for international names hailing from the technology, consumer goods and automotive sectors. The team draws on experience from associated law firm Dentons.

Esin Attorney Partnership, member of Baker McKenzie International, regularly acts for multinational corporations on merger and foreign direct investment filings in Turkey. Its lawyers have additional experience assisting with market inquiries and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and appeals against fines. The law firm often acts for international clients from the technology, FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors.

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, energy and automotive. Its lawyers have additional experience in merger control notifications and compliance matters.

GKC Partners advises domestic and multinational clients on merger clearance mandates, with clients benefiting from the firm's close collaboration with White & Case's other offices during multi-jurisdictional filings. The law firm also represents clients in investigations into price maintenance and other anti-competitive agreements, as well as assisting with TCA sector inquiries. The team is regularly sought out by companies in the financial services, energy and technology sectors.

Paksoy frequently assists international clients with merger filings and offers antitrust advice relating to the Turkish elements of international transactions. The lawyers are also well placed to represent clients in behavioural investigations by the competition authorities. The law firm particularly advises clients from the technology sector and private equity houses.