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Türkiye Newsletter No.24 | Competition Market Overview

This competition law newsletter provides an overview of the latest developments in relation to the Turkish competition market and the implementation of Law No 4054 on the Protection of Competition ...

Arpat Şenocak

İklim Gülsün Aytekin

Ali Koç

02.12.2025

Yerinde İncelemelerde Veri Silinmesine Yeni Bir Bakış Açısı

Rekabet Kurulu, Samsung’daki yerinde inceleme esnasında Knox Teams gruplarından ayrılma ve buna bağlı otomatik silmeyi engelleme/zorlaştırma saymadı.

Kemal Altuğ Özgün

Emire Özeyranlı

Sena Karaduman İşlek

11.11.2025

KST Rekabet Gündemi – Ekim Ayında Neler Oldu?

Rekabet Kurumu Ekim ayında aldığı bir dizi önemli kararla piyasa bütünlüğünü korumaya yönelik kararlı tutumunu sürdürdü.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

11.11.2025

A New Perspective on Data Deletion During On-Site Inspections

The Turkish Competition Board did not consider the act of leaving Knox Teams groups during the on-site inspection at Samsung, nor the resulting automatic deletion of messages, as conduct hindering or complicating the on-site inspection.

Kemal Altuğ Özgün

Emire Özeyranlı

Sena Karaduman İşlek

11.11.2025

Quick Read: Competition Law Updates in Türkiye – October 2025

In October, the Turkish Competition Authority continued its firm commitment to safeguarding market integrity through a series of significant decisions. The scope of its enforcement was broad, spanning major cartel activity in the labour market (pharmaceutical sector), abuse of intellectual property rights to exclude competitors (Tetra Pak), and a massive fine for breach of commitments in the glass recycling industry (Şişecam).

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

07.11.2025

A New Communiqué on the Right of Access to Files and the Protection of Trade Secrets

The Competition Authority has published the Communiqué on the Regulation of the Right of Access to Files and the Protection of Trade Secrets (Communiqué No: 2010/3 in Circular No: 2025/3) in the Official Gazette No 33037 ...

Arpat Şenocak

İklim Gülsün Aytekin

Ali Koç

16.10.2025

Quick Read: Competition Law Updates in Türkiye – September 2025

In September, the Turkish Competition Authority continued to pursue an assertive enforcement agenda, initiating new investigations in the music streaming platform, meal card, ready-mix concrete, and dairy sectors.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

14.10.2025

Two-Minute Recap – Competition Law Matters – Around the Globe – 2025 September

In September 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) published a practical guide entitled Competing for Talent, focusing on how competition law applies in labour markets.

Bulut Girgin

Ahmet Kerem Demir

Mustafa Polat

Efe Özpehlivan

09.10.2025

Two-Minute Recap – Competition Law Matters – Türkiye – 2025 September

The Competition Board assessed whether undertakings in the white meat sector engaged in strategic information sharing that could affect competition.

Bulut Girgin

Ahmet Kerem Demir

Mustafa Polat

Efe Özpehlivan

09.10.2025

The Accumulating Cost of Non-Compliance: A Deeper Look at the TCA’s Daily Fines

In the world of competition law, providing accurate and timely information to a regulator is not just a formality—it is a critical legal obligation.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

25.09.2025

KST Rekabet Gündemi - Ağustos Ayında Neler Oldu?

Ağustos ayında Rekabet Kurulu, çimento, gıda, tersanecilik ve dijital piyasalar gibi çeşitli sektörlerde başlattığı soruşturmalarla, önceki aylarda sergilediği aktif tutumu sürdürdü.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

19.09.2025

Quick Read: Competition Law Updates in Türkiye – August 2025

In August, the Turkish Competition Authority maintained its proactive stance, launching investigations across diverse sectors including cement, food, shipbuilding, and digital markets.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

17.09.2025

Two-Minute Recap – Competition Law Matters – Türkiye – 2025 July

On 10 July 2025, the Turkish Competition Authority announced on its official website that it had imposed a daily administrative fine on Google amounting to TRY 355 million (approx. EUR 7,5 million) for non-compliance with obligations stemming from the Turkish Competition Board’s 2021 infringement decision.

Bulut Girgin

Ahmet Kerem Demir

Mustafa Polat

08.09.2025

New Group Exemption Communiqué on Specialisation Agreements has been Published

On 26 June 2025, the Turkish Competition Board published Communiqué No 2025/2 on Specialisation Agreements in the Official Gazette numbered 32938.

Arpat Şenocak

İklim Gülsün Aytekin

Ali Koç

02.09.2025

Two-Minute Recap – Data Protection Law Matters – Around the Globe – 2025 July

On 14 July 2025, the European Commission released guidance under the Digital Services Act, aiming to improve online safety for children and adolescents across digital platforms.

Seray Apak

Damla Buz

Irmak Seymen Varat

Ebru Temizer

Lorin Tutci

19.08.2025

KST Rekabet Gündemi - Temmuz Ayında Neler Oldu?

Temmuz ayında Rekabet Kurulu, hem geleneksel hem de dijital pazarlarda rekabet hukukunun etkin şekilde uygulanmasına yönelik kararlılığını sürdürdü.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

18.08.2025

Competition Law Updates in Türkiye – July 2025

In July, the Turkish Competition Authority maintained its active stance enforcing competition law, notably by publishing a long-anticipated reasoned decision regarding a major case involving nearly 50 undertakings concerning competition infringements in the labour market—a key area under scrutiny in recent years.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

15.08.2025

Two-Minute Recap – Competition Law Matters Around the Globe – 2025 July

On 30 July 2025, the Italian Competition Authority opened an investigation into Meta for allegedly abusing its dominant position by pre-installing its “Meta AI” chatbot on the WhatsApp app without users’ consent.

Bulut Girgin

Ahmet Kerem Demir

Mustafa Polat

12.08.2025

Teşebbüsler Tarafından Rekabet Kurulu’na Beyan Edilen Bilgilerin Önemi: BİOTA Kararı

Rekabet Kurulu, Biota Bitkisel İlaç ve Kozmetik Laboratuarları A.Ş., Derma Cos İlaç Medikal ve Kozmetik Sanayii ve İç Ticaret A.Ş. ile Derma-Cos Kozmetik Sanayi Ticaret İthalat ve İhracat Ltd. Şti.’den oluşan ekonomik bütünlüğe, ciro bilgisinin farklı beyan edilmesi nedeniyle yanlış/yanıltıcı bilgi verme kapsamında idari para cezası uygulamıştır.

Kemal Altuğ Özgün

Sena Karaduman İşlek

11.08.2025

KST Rekabet Gündemi – Haziran Ayında Neler Oldu?

Rekabet Kurulu Haziran ayında özellikle dijital platformlar ve tüketici elektroniği sektörüne yönelik rekabet hukuku endişeleriyle gündemdeydi.

Sinan Diniz

Simru Tayfun

Beyza Arlı

25.07.2025

Döviz Kredisi Yasağı Yumuşatıldı

FX Borrowing Ban Softened

Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu’ndan Elektronik Ticari Defterler İçin Önemli İlke Kararı

Regulation on Venture Capital Funds to be Supported by the Ministry of Industry and Technology is Published

Kasım Ayı İndirimleri - İndirimler Hangi Fiyat Üzerinden Hesaplanacak (11.11.2025)

Corporate Reporting Obligations Regarding Transactions Affecting Foreign Exchange Position

Türkiye Newsletter No.24 | Competition Market Overview

Yerinde İncelemelerde Veri Silinmesine Yeni Bir Bakış Açısı

KST Rekabet Gündemi – Ekim Ayında Neler Oldu?

FIDIC Sözleşmelerine Türk Hukuku Penceresinden Bir Bakış

An Overview of FIDIC Contracts From the Perspective of Turkish Law

Judicial Shift in Precedent Regarding Revenue-Sharing Construction Contracts: The Principle of Reliance on the Land Registry Reinforced

Draft Law on Measures Concerning AI-Generated Content

Board Approves Cross-Border Transfer via Non-Treaty Agreement

Quick Read: Data Protection Law Updates in Türkiye – October 2025

2026 Yılı Asgari Avukatlık Ücreti, Gider Avansı, Hakem Ücret ve Tanık Ücret Tarifeleri Yayımlandı

2026 Tariffs for Minimum Attorney Fee, Expense Advance, Arbitrator Fee And Witness Fee Published

Constitutional Court Decision Dated 10 July 2025, No. E.2025/119, K.2025/155

Elektronik Ticaret ve Tüketici Hukuku Mevzuatında Yakın Zamanda Yapılan Kapsamlı Değişiklikler

Mesafeli Sözleşmeler Yönetmeliği’nde Değişiklik: Cayma Hakkında İade Masrafları Artık Tüketicilere Yüklenemeyecek

Amendment to the Distance Contracts Regulation: Consumers Will No Longer Bear Return Costs

Amendments Related to Unlicensed Electricity Generation in Türkiye

EPDK Piyasalarda Şeffaflığa ve Piyasa Bozucu Davranışlara İlişkin Yönetmelik Taslağı’nı Görüşe Açtı

Super Permit Regulation: Significant Amendments to Mining, Energy and Environmental Legislation

The Ethics of Gamification in the Workplace

New Framework for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Expertise Announced

Carbon Credits Under Türkiye’s New Climate Law: A Legal and Commercial Turning Point

Rekabet Kurumu Fintek Raporu’nun Ödemeler Ekosistemine Etkileri Bölüm X: Google Soruşturması

The Turkish Competition Authority’s Fintech Report’s Effects on the Payments Ecosystem

MASAK’ın Yeni Tebliğ Taslağı: Finansal İşlemlerde Kademeli Beyan Dönemi

Özel Sağlık Sigortaları Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik

Amendment to the Regulation on Private Health Insurance

Legal Issues Arising in Autonomous (Driverless) Vehicles: Liability and Privacy

Blue Washing in Design Applications: Proper Use of Masking Techniques Before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPTO)

Misleading Ads and Beyond: Key Compliance Insights for Advertisers under Turkish Law

İşlevsel Eşdeğerlik: Türk Patent Hukuku ile Birleşik Patent Mahkemesi Yaklaşımı Arasındaki Yakınsama

The BR International Trade Report: November 2025

BIS Suspends "Affiliates Rule" for One Year, Effective November 10

The BR International Trade Report: October 2025

Biyometrik Veri İşleme Suretiyle Mesai Takibi

İşyerinde Oyunlaştırmanın Etiği

AYM’den İşe İade Davalarında Asıl İşveren-Alt İşveren İlişkisine İlişkin Zorunlu Arabuluculuk Düzenlemesine İptal Kararı

The Regulation on Promotion and Information Activities in Health Services Has Been Published

Artificial Intelligence and Pharmaceutical Industry: The Transformation in the Technology and Patent System Shaping the Future

Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Tanıtım ve Bilgilendirme Faaliyetleri Hakkında Yönetmelik

Video Games: Evolving IP Considerations in 2025

On Social Media Due to Copyright Infringements, Within the Framework of Instagram Policies, Turkish Law and International Case Law

Reputation or Penalty?: The Legal Boundaries of Commercial Advertising on Social Media

Performance-Based Payments in M&A: The Earn-Out Mechanism

Şirket Satışında Performansa Bağlı Ödeme: Earn-Out Mekanizmasının İncelikleri

Amendments to the Capital Movements Circular

The Constitutional Court Decision on the Tourism Operation Certificates

What Does the New Shelter Regulation Bring?

Overview of the New Regulations on Tourism-Purpose Residential Properties

Haciz Müzekkeresi ile Haciz İhbarnamesi Arasındaki Hukuki ve Uygulamadaki Farklar

The Legal and Practical Distinctions Between Attachment Orders and Garnishment Notice

İpoteğin Paraya Çevrilmesi Yolu İle İlamsız ve İlamlı İcra Takip Türleri ve İpotek Kat İhtarnamesi: Hukuki ve Uygulamalı Analiz

Teknoloji Odaklı Girişimler için Teknogirişim Rozeti Uygulaması Başladı

Protecting Your Startup’s IP: Building a Chain of Title from Day One

Work Made for Hire ve Çalışan Eserleri Kavramlarının Yatırım Aşamasındaki Türk Startup’ları için Etkileri

Deferred Interest and Delay Interest Rates Are Reduced

At the Onset of the Financial Holiday…

Pillar One – Amount B will not Apply to Transactions of Distributors, Sales Agents and Commissioners Operating in Türkiye

Siber Güvenlikte Sorumluluklar ve Yükümlülükler

Türkiye’de Siber Güvenliğin Yeni Yasal Çerçevesi: 7545 Sayılı Siber Güvenlik Kanunu

The New Legal Framework for Cyber Security in Turkey: Cyber Security Law Numbered 7545

Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea and Cargo Securing Published

Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea and Cargo Securing Published

Regulation on Maritime and Inland Waters Navigation Notices Published

Beyaz Yakanın Karanlık Yüzü: Beyaz Yaka Suçlar

The Dark Side of White-Collar Professionals: White-Collar Crimes

Do You Want to Manage Risk or the Unknown? The Power of Corporate Intelligence

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