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Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - March 2025

The 12 Banks saga is finally over. The Turkish Competition Authority’s (TCA) initially fined 12 banks for fixing prices, commissions related to credit and credit card services in 2013. Banks appealed the fine and the TCA finally issued its final ruling in 2025.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

28.04.2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters Around the Globe - March 2025

An employee from a commercial cleaning company was sentenced to two months in prison for obstructing an antitrust investigation by destroying and concealing documents during a police raid in Hong Kong.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

21.04.2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye February 2025

The TCA prepared a report to analyze the impact of its decisions on consumer welfare between 2023 and 2024.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

16.03.2025

The Important Notes Regarding the Standard Contracts Used in Personal Data Abroad

The Personal Data Protection Authority has clarified the use of standard contracts for the cross-border transfer of personal data.

Ahmet Kerem Demir

Seray Apak

Irmak Seymen Varat

Ebru Temizer

16.03.2025

New Guidelines on Administrative Fines for Competition Violations in Türkiye

On 27 December 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority had introduced a new Regulation on Administrative Fines for Competition Violations, replacing the previous regulation from 2009.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

24.02.2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - January 2025

The Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) has published its 2024 M&A Overview Report which reveals the following 2024 statistics:

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

24.02.2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters Around the Globe - January 2025

The French Competition Authority’s 2024 annual report has confirmed it issued 11 antitrust decisions and imposed fines exceeding EUR 1.4 billion.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

10.02.2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters Around the Globe - December 2024

Germany’s Competition Authority has approved Siemens’ acquisition of American software company Altair Engineering.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

12.01.2025

Short Selling Ban Extended

BRSA Updates the Limit for Credit Rating

Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankalarının Fon Temini Süreçlerine İlişkin Yeni Yönetmelik

Türk Parasının Değerini Koruma Mevzuatındaki Değişiklikler

İhracat Destekleri Hakkında Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Karar Yayımlandı

Türk Parası Kıymetini Koruma Mevzuatında Güncel Değişiklikler

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - March 2025

Newsletter No.20 | Competition Market Overview

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters Around the Globe - March 2025

Construction Law Wrap Up 2024

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 4

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 3

Protection of Personal Data and Data Subject Rights in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The Cybersecurity Law No 7545

KVKK Data Transactions Guideline

Somutlaştırma Yükü

The ICC 2024 Preliminary Statistics

Anayasa Mahkemesi, İstinaf ve Temyize İlişkin Parasal Sınırların Uygulanmasında Dava Tarihinin Esas Alınması Gerektiğine Hükmetti

Uzaktan İletişim Araçları Yoluyla Piyasaya Arz Edilen Ürünlerin Piyasa Gözetimi ve Denetimi Yönetmeliği Yürürlüğe Girdi

New Era for E-marketplaces and E-sellers-providers in Turkey (Updated 28 March 25)

E-Ticaret Mevzuatında Meydana Gelen Gelişmeler (18.03.2025)

Elektrik Piyasasında Toplayıcılık Yönetmeliği Ne Getiriyor?

Kamuda Enerji Performans Sözleşmesi Uygulaması

Ulusal Taşıt Tanıma Sistemi Uygulama Genel Tebliği Hakkında Bilgilendirme

İklim Kanunu Teklifi TBMM Çevre Komisyonu'nda Kabul Edildi

Türkiye Sürdürülebilirlik Raporlama Standartları Uygulama Kapsamında Değişiklikler Yapıldı

Amendments to Türkiye Sustainability Reporting Standards

Dijital Cüzdan ve BKM API Geçitine Uyum Süreleri Uzatıldı. Hesap Hizmeti Sağlayıcısı Tanımı Daraltıldı.

Kripto Varlıklara İlişkin Beklenen İkincil Düzenlemeler Yayımlandı!

Expected Secondary Regulations on Crypto Assets Published!

Sigorta Şirketlerinin Sermaye Yükümlülükleri ve Mali Bünyelerinin Zayıflaması Halleri

Insurance Litigation 2025 in Turkey

Capital Obligations of Insurance Companies and Circumstances of Financial Weakening

Arbitration in Turkish Trademark Law: A Viable Option or Limited Tool?

Parallel Trade and Its Legal Framework in Turkey

Sale of Counterfeit Products on Online Sales Platforms and Legal Liability of Platforms

A New Era in Federal Sentencing: Updates to the Guidelines and the Elimination of Departures

Navigating New Compliance Challenges for Financial Institutions and Payment Processors: The U.S. Treasury’s Enhanced Terrorist Finance Tracking Program

The BR International Trade Report: April 2025

Employment Law Newsletter I January-February-March 2025

Yabancılık Unsuru Taşıyan İş Sözleşmelerinde Hukuk Seçimi Anayasa’ya Aykırı Bulundu

SGK 2025/8 Sayılı Genelgesi ile İşten Çıkış Kodlarının Düzeltilmesine İlişkin Yeni Esaslar

Orphan Drugs: A Hope for Rare Diseases and Global Access Frameworks

Protection of Personal Data in Clinical Research from the Perspective of Turkish Personal Data Protection Law and GDPR

Regulation on the Independent Practice of Healthcare Professionals in Force: Supervision Procedures Defined

Advertising Board Takes Firm Action: Combating Counterfeit Goods and Deceptive Ads

Advertising Alcohol on Social Media

Updates on the Ban Regarding Foreign Currency Payment in Movable Sale Contracts

M&A Essentials: A Practical Guide for Buyer, Seller, and Advisors

Legal Due Diligence in M&A Deals: Key Areas and Compliance Focus

The Power of Disclosure: How Disclosure Letters Shape Liability in M&A Transactions

Arsa Payı Karşılığı İnşaat Sözleşmeleri: Arsa Sahibinin Hak ve Yükümlülükleri

Construction Contract: Rights and Obligations of the Landowner

Kentsel Dönüşümde Mülkiyet Hakkı İhlalleri

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

İcra ve İflas Kanunu Uyarınca Yapılacak Satışların İlanlarına İlişkin Parasal Limitlerin Güncellenmesi Hakkında Tebliğ Yayımlandı

Communiqué on the Update of Monetary Limits for Announcements of Sales to Be Made Under the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law is Published

Startup Investments: A Handbook for Investors and Entrepreneurs

TEKMER (Teknoloji Geliştirme Merkezi) Nasıl Kurulur ve Girişimcilere Hangi Destekleri Sunar?

Ters Hak Ediş (Reverse Vesting) Nedir?

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

9487 Sayılı Cumhurbaşkanı Kararı ile Gelir Vergisi Kanunu Geçici 67. Maddesi Kapsamında Değişiklikler

Amendments Enacted Under Presidential Decree No. 9487 within the Scope of Provisional Article 67 of the Income Tax Law

Yapay Zekada Ön Yargı: Riskler ve Çözüm Yolları

Bias in Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Solutions

Türkiye’de Bir İlk: Siber Güvenlik Kanunu Yayımlandı

Liability Regulations in Cargo Damage During Sea Transport: A Comparative Analysis of Turkish and English Maritime Law

Regulation on Pilotage and Towage Services Published

Limanlar Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik Yayımlandı

İç Soruşturmadan İş Akdi Feshine

From Internal Investigation to Prosecution in Türkiye: Part 2 – Legal Remedies Against Employee & Third-Party Fraud Under Turkish Law

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Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - March 2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters Around the Globe - March 2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye February 2025

The Important Notes Regarding the Standard Contracts Used in Personal Data Abroad

New Guidelines on Administrative Fines for Competition Violations in Türkiye

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - January 2025