Category: COMPETITION LAW

Why Compliance Matters? In today’s globalized business environment, compliance is no longer a bureaucratic formality — it is a strategic necessity. For companies operating in Turkey, developing a robust compliance culture in Turkey is essential not only to meet legal...

1. Purpose and Legal Framework The system of fines and sanctions under Turkish Competition Law serves as a crucial mechanism to ensure compliance, deter anti-competitive conduct, and preserve the integrity of market competition. These fines are not merely punitive —...

Legal Framework Under Article 4 of the Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, all agreements between undertakings, decisions by associations of undertakings, and concerted practices that have — or may have — the object or effect of preventing,...

What Is Merger Control? Merger control refers to the regulatory process by which competition authorities review mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures to ensure that such transactions do not harm market competition.In Turkey, merger control is preventive in nature — it...

Understanding Dominant Position under Competition Law In competition law, dominant position refers to a situation where an undertaking has the power to act independently of its competitors, customers, and ultimately consumers in a given market. Dominance itself is not prohibited;...

Overview In Türkiye, cartels and anti-competitive agreements represent the most serious violations of competition law. Such practices distort market dynamics, eliminate consumer choice, and damage economic efficiency.Regulated primarily by Article 4 of Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition,...

Overview Navigating the intricacies of Turkish Competition Law is crucial for both domestic and foreign businesses operating within Türkiye’s dynamic and fast-evolving marketplace.Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition, enforced by the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA), forms the backbone...