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Competition Law

Competition Law is one of the fundamental areas of law aimed at preserving fair competition in the marketplace, protecting consumer interests, and ensuring that businesses conduct their commercial activities in compliance with applicable legal regulations. Corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, distribution systems, commercial collaborations, market dominance practices, and commercial agreements must all be carefully assessed from a competition law perspective. Compliance with competition legislation is essential not only for avoiding administrative sanctions but also for ensuring sustainable business growth and maintaining corporate reputation.

Our law firm provides comprehensive legal counsel in the field of Competition Law to domestic and international companies, investors, manufacturers, distributors, technology companies, and businesses operating across a wide range of industries. From competition compliance programs and merger control procedures to the structuring of distribution systems and proceedings before the Competition Authority, we develop strategic and results-oriented legal solutions at every stage.

By considering the dynamics of each industry, our clients' commercial objectives, and current competition law practices, we aim to minimize legal risks while enabling our clients to conduct their business activities confidently and in full compliance with applicable regulations.

Our Approach

Competition Law is closely interconnected with corporate law, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, consumer law, intellectual property law, and European Union competition regulations. Accordingly, we evaluate every matter not only from a legal perspective but also by considering its commercial impact and the specific characteristics of the relevant industry.

Our team assists clients in conducting their commercial activities in accordance with competition law principles, helping prevent potential infringements, manage legal risks, and effectively represent clients before the Competition Authority whenever required.

Competition Compliance Programs

We develop comprehensive competition law compliance programs to help companies fulfill their legal obligations.

Our services include preparing internal policies and procedures, conducting competition law risk assessments, organizing employee training programs, and ensuring that commercial practices are structured in compliance with applicable competition legislation.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We provide legal support in assessing mergers and acquisitions from a competition law perspective and managing the necessary regulatory approval procedures.

Our services include conducting pre-transaction legal assessments, fulfilling notification obligations, preparing filings before the Competition Authority, and managing merger control approval processes.

Review of Commercial Agreements

We advise clients on the competition law implications of distribution agreements, dealership agreements, supply agreements, exclusivity arrangements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts.

Our objective is to ensure that commercial agreements do not contain anti-competitive provisions and fully comply with applicable competition legislation.

Dominant Position and Market Power

We advise companies holding dominant market positions or significant market power regarding their obligations under competition law.

Our services include assessing pricing strategies, discount policies, exclusivity arrangements, discriminatory practices, and other commercial conduct in order to identify and minimize potential legal risks.

Competition Authority Investigations

We represent clients during preliminary examinations, formal investigations, and other proceedings conducted by the Competition Authority.

Our legal services include preparing written defenses, responding to requests for information and documentation, representing clients during oral hearings, and providing comprehensive legal assistance throughout administrative enforcement proceedings.

Distribution Systems and Vertical Agreements

We provide legal advisory services relating to the structuring of selective distribution systems, exclusive distribution arrangements, dealership relationships, franchise models, and other vertical agreements from a competition law perspective.

Our objective is to establish commercial relationships that are both legally compliant and commercially efficient.

Competition Law Disputes

We represent clients in litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings involving competition law violations, unfair competition claims, damages actions, and other competition-related disputes.

Our legal strategies focus on resolving disputes efficiently while minimizing disruption to our clients' commercial activities and effectively protecting their legal rights.

Training and Corporate Awareness

We provide legal support in organizing competition law training programs for company executives and employees, as well as developing corporate awareness initiatives.

These programs help companies reduce competition law risks and strengthen a culture of legal compliance throughout their organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Competition Law is the branch of law that seeks to preserve free and fair competition within the marketplace. Preventing anti-competitive agreements, prohibiting the abuse of dominant market positions, and regulating mergers and acquisitions are among its principal objectives.
Competition law compliance programs help companies conduct their business activities in accordance with applicable legislation. These programs contribute to preventing legal violations, reducing the risk of administrative fines, and protecting corporate reputation.
Merger and acquisition transactions exceeding the applicable turnover thresholds and meeting the criteria established under the relevant legislation must be notified to the Competition Authority and, where required, obtain regulatory approval before completion. Each transaction should be assessed on the basis of its specific circumstances.
During an investigation, it is essential to prepare complete and accurate information and documentation, respond to official requests within the prescribed deadlines, and manage the defense process professionally. For this reason, companies are strongly advised to conduct the process with the assistance of experienced legal counsel.
A competition lawyer provides comprehensive legal support in matters including competition law compliance programs, mergers and acquisitions, review of commercial agreements, Competition Authority filings and investigations, dominant position assessments, distribution system structuring, corporate training programs, and the resolution of disputes arising under competition law.

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