Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Turkey
Band 3
About
Provided by Erdem & Erdem
Erdem & Erdem takes a unique, client-centered approach to competition law, a sector where fresh ideas are developed daily and which necessitates swift answers to emerging economic and technological trends.
Erdem & Erdem’s team of competition law experts respond to our customers' various legal needs as they deal with a range of competition law concerns in a dynamic economy. From the standpoints of Turkish and European Union competition laws, Erdem & Erdem provides its clients with comparative studies of competition evaluations, antitrust programs, mergers and acquisitions, contract design, and dealership systems. The following areas are where Erdem & Erdem's services in competition law are primarily focused:
- Execution of Processes within the Scope of Competition Investigations
- Abuse of Dominance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Compliance and Educational Programs in Competition Law
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Erdem & Erdem represented TEB in an investigation before the Turkish authorities concerning the payment services sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Erdem & Erdem is known for its remarkable pragmatism and puts keen emphasis on aligning legal strategies with our business objectives."
"Thanks to Erdem & Erdem's solution-oriented approach to complex and sophisticated matters, our company's demands have been fulfilled."
"The team has a solution-oriented approach and problem-solving mindset."
"The team is focused and has comprehensive knowledge on the subject."
"The lawyers possess not only extensive knowledge of competition law, but also a thorough awareness of business requirements and the capacity to provide practical answers."
"Erdem & Erdem is known for its remarkable pragmatism and puts keen emphasis on aligning legal strategies with our business objectives."
"Thanks to Erdem & Erdem's solution-oriented approach to complex and sophisticated matters, our company's demands have been fulfilled."
"The team has a solution-oriented approach and problem-solving mindset."
"The team is focused and has comprehensive knowledge on the subject."
"The lawyers possess not only extensive knowledge of competition law, but also a thorough awareness of business requirements and the capacity to provide practical answers."
Notable Practitioners
Mert Karamustafaoğlu moves up in the rankings on the back of strong feedback and an impressive work portfolio. He has particular experience representing clients in TCA investigations into anti-competitive agreements and appeals against fines. In addition, he assists with merger clearance filings and competition compliance issues.
"Mert Karamustafaoğlu is highly skilled, constructive and cooperative. With his deep knowledge and extensive experience on complex matters, we know that the work we assign to him is in safe hands."
"Mert Karamustafaoğlu is a great lawyer who is very experienced, helpful and always supportive, with quick responses. He has both academic and practical experience."
"He is a very good and responsible lawyer."
"Mert Karamustafaoğlu is excellent in competition law and guides his clients through the ever-changing legal landscape. He is well versed in business-related competition and regulatory challenges."
"Mert Karamustafaoğlu is so experienced in competition law. He has a deep understanding of the market and our situation, which makes it easy to find solutions on the spot and on time."
Ranked Lawyers at
Erdem & Erdem
Turkey
Members
Provided by Erdem & Erdem
Aslı Su Çoruk
Ecem Süsoy Uygun
Head of Department
Merve Bakırcı
Nil Zeren Özdemir
Clients
Provided by Erdem & Erdem
Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayi A.Ş.
Anadolu Isuzu Otomotiv San. Tic. A.Ş.
Anadolu Motor Üretim ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
Arvato Lojistik Dış Ticaret ve E Ticaret Hizmetleri A.Ş.
BMC Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Carrefoursa Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi Anonim Şirketi
DyDo Drinco İçecek Satış ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
Ekol Group
Gemlik Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.
Iş Bank (Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.)
McDonalds (Anadolu Restoran İşletmeleri Ltd. Şti.)
Mercedes-Benz Finansman Türk A.Ş.
Paşabahçe Cam Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Red Bull Gıda Dağıtım ve Pazarlama Ticaret Ltd.
Remzi Avcı Özel Sağlık Hizmetleri Tekstil Otomotiv Sanayi ve
Sagard SAS
TEB (Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş.)
TEB Arval Araç Filo Kiralama A.Ş.
Trakya Cam Sanayii A.Ş.
Türk Hava Yolları A.O. (THY)
Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş.
Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Perakende Gıda Lojistik A.Ş
Yıldız Entegre Ağaç San. Ve Tic A.Ş.
Çelik Motor Ticaret A.Ş.
Şekerbank T.A.Ş.
Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri A.Ş.
Industries
Provided by Erdem & Erdem
Automotive
Aviation
Banking
Chemicals
Construction
Energy
FMCG
Financial Services
Food
Health
Heavy Industry
Logistics
Mining
Retail
Technology
Telecommunication
Tourism
Transportation