Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Turkey
Band 2
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BASEAK Competition and Regulation team advises national and multinational companies operating in various sectors for determining sector-specific risks and liabilities, providing support planning and monitoring compliance. BASEAK lawyers, academicians, and economists experienced in competition rules are competent in representing clients before the Turkish Competition Authority on matters ranging from on-the-spot inspections to investigations.
The team notifies negative clearance/exemption and M&A applications to the Authority and represents in all phases of litigation in relation to the Board’s decisions. With a high level of experience in competition rules and public policies, the firm provides regular advice to companies on compliance with agreements and practices which govern daily commercial activities, support drafting or amendments to various laws, and carry out innovative and interactive competition compliance programs tailored to anticipated risks. The team's active involvement in regulatory matters helps them to easily grasp the competition-related needs of its clients in regulated industries.
BASAK team is acclaimed for being the only team consisting of lawyers and former board members and practitioners from regulatory institutions, academicians and specialist economists. This allows the adoption of a versatile approach in relation to competition matters and helps them to create workable solutions in complex cases and markets.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- BASEAK represented Göltaş Cement in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive agreements in the cement industry.
Strengths
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"We need someone who is knowledgeable but we also need business acumen, which these lawyers provide. They can translate their competition knowledge into actionable and concise legal advice for us."
"I rate BASEAK's service levels and responsiveness as excellent. It consistently provided timely and efficient service throughout our project, ensuring that our needs were met promptly and effectively."
"We are very comfortable when working with the team."
"We could clearly see that the team had sufficient knowledge and experience in the field of competition law during the service we received."
"The company has strong market awareness and good knowledge of what is going on in every area."
"We need someone who is knowledgeable but we also need business acumen, which these lawyers provide. They can translate their competition knowledge into actionable and concise legal advice for us."
"I rate BASEAK's service levels and responsiveness as excellent. It consistently provided timely and efficient service throughout our project, ensuring that our needs were met promptly and effectively."
"We are very comfortable when working with the team."
"We could clearly see that the team had sufficient knowledge and experience in the field of competition law during the service we received."
"The company has strong market awareness and good knowledge of what is going on in every area."
Notable Practitioners
Şahin Ardıyok is well reputed for his extensive experience assisting clients with competition investigations, acting for both complainants and defendants, as well as acting on appeals against TCA fines. In addition, he is a popular choice for advice on high-profile merger clearance mandates.
"Şahin Ardıyok is always responsive and gives confidence."
"We are very satisfied working with Şahin Ardıyok on competition law matters as he has great experience, good awareness of our business, the ability to respond and decide quickly, and the quality of his services is high."
"I believe Şahin Ardıyok is an expert in the field of competition law in Turkey."
"He is a great attorney."
Moving up in the rankings is Bora İkiler who boasts expertise in advising clients on competition investigations and merger control filings, as well as the appeal of fines.
"Bora İkiler is willing to understand clients' concerns. It is easy to communicate with him, he is trustworthy and well prepared for meetings."
"I highly recommend Bora İkiler."
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Members
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Clients
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Advertisement companies
Automotive manufacturers and distributors
Banks and financial institutions
Cement and concrete manufacturers
Chemical products manufacturers
Cosmetics coompanies
Department store chains
Food and beverage companies
GSM operators
IT and technology companies
Market research companies
News agencies and newspapers
Pharmaceuticals and medical device companies
Textile and apparel companies
Tobacco companies
Travel agencies and tour operators
Industries
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Agriculture
Automotive
Cement
Cosmetics
E-commerce
Energy
Entertainment
FMCG
Health
Hotels and leisure
Logistics
Manufacturing
Media
Media and entertainment
Pharmaceuticals
Real estate
Retail
Sports
Technology
Telecommunications
Textile
Tourism
Transportation