Turkish Law Blog - Ahmet Kerem Demir

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

Turkish Competition Authority Publishes New Fines Regulation

The Regulation on Fines to Apply in Cases of Agreements, Concerted Practices, and Decisions Limiting Competition, and Abuse of Dominant Position was amended and published in the Official Gazette dated December 27, 2024 (number 32765).

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

07.01.2025

Two-minute Recap of Turkish Competition Law Developments - November 2024

An investigation initiated by the Competition Board on October 19, 2023 has been closed subsequent to commitments made by leading Alibaba-owned Turkish e-commerce platform Trendyol.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

17.12.2024

Two-minute Recap of Turkish Competition Law Developments - October 2024

Turkish automobile player Tofaş is gearing up to acquire Stellantis’ distribution business in Türkiye for EUR 400 million. On 24 October the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) announced that commitments submitted by the applicants are insufficient to remedy its concerns and subsequently initiated a phase II review.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

07.11.2024

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

As Margrethe Vestager’s term as European Union Commissioner for Competition ends, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hinted at important developments for European competition policy. In her mission letter to Teresa Ribera Rodriguez ...

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

05.11.2024

Two-minute Recap of Turkish Competition Law Developments - September 2024

The Competition Board (“Board”) initiated an investigation against Nestle for alleged resale price maintenance and active/passive sales restrictions. Nestle was willing to submit a commitment for active/passive sales restrictions but stated that it would not settle for the resale price maintenance allegations.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

08.10.2024

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

The Court of Justice of the EU has upheld a EUR 2.4 billion fine imposed on Google by the European Commission for favouring its comparison shopping service Google Shopping.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

03.10.2024

The Competition Authority’s Draft Guidelines on Competition Infringements in Labor Markets Submitted for Public Opinion

On September 16, 2024, the Turkish Competition Authority published the Draft Guidelines on Competition Infringements in Labor Markets on its website.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

30.09.2024

International Financial Centers and Arbitration

Türkiye Encourages the Use of Local Card Schemes

Kripto Varlık Hizmet Sağlayıcılara İlişkin Yeni Düzenlemeler

Melek Yatırımcıları Yakından İlgilendiren Yönetmelik Güncellendi

Regulation Closely Concerning Angel Investors Updated

Reminder on Certification of Commercial Books

The Regulation on Administrative Fines to Be Imposed in Cases of Agreements, Concerted Practices and Decisions Limiting Competition, and Abuses of a Dominant Position Has Been Published

Close Ties Between Competiton And Data Privacy Raises Competiton Concerns

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

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 4

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 3

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 2

Guidelines on Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data Published

The Personal Data Protection Authority published an Information Note on Chat Robots (Chat GPT Example)

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumundan Yeni Yıl Hediyesi: Kişisel Verilerin Yurt Dışına Aktarılması Rehberi Yayımlandı!

Current Issues in Direct Investments From Türkiye to Mali and Sudan and the Legal Protections Provided to These Investments

2025 Tariffs for Expert Witness Minimum Fee, Mediation Minimum Fee and Sales Expenses Published

A New Regulation on the Sanction for Non-Attendance to Mandatory Mediation

MASAK Mevzuatı Değişiklikleri ve Elektronik Ticaret Aracı Hizmet Sağlayıcılarına Getirilen Ek Yükümlülükler

The Right to Compensation Granted to Airline Passengers in Cases of Cancellation Has Been Extended to Delays

E-ticaret Şirketlerinin Coğrafi Veri İzni Alma Zorunluluğunda Önemli Değişiklikler

Elektrik Piyasasında Toplayıcılık Yönetmeliği Ne Getiriyor?

Kamuda Enerji Performans Sözleşmesi Uygulaması

Ulusal Taşıt Tanıma Sistemi Uygulama Genel Tebliği Hakkında Bilgilendirme

Significant Amendments Introduced to the Scope of Türkiye Sustainability Reporting Standards

Developments About Corporate Sustainability in Türkiye

Enerji Sektöründe Yeşil Dönüşüme Yönelik Hedeflere Erişimde Kullanılabilecek Finansman İmkanları

MASAK Mevzuat Değişikliği Ödeme ve Elektronik Para Kuruluşları için Neler Getiriyor?

MASAK Mevzuat Değişikliği Pazaryerleri için Neler Getiriyor?

MASAK Mevzuat Değişikliği Kripto Varlık Hizmet Sağlayıcılar için Neler Getiriyor?

Reasürans Sözleşmelerinden Doğan Uyuşmazlıklarda Reasürans Sigortacısının Esas İşyeri Mahkemesinin Yetkili Olduğuna Dair Karar

Nakdi Tazminat Kanun’unda yer alan “…ve Manevi…” İbarelerinin İptaline dair Anayasa Mahkemesi Kararı

2010 Öncesi Kazalarda PMF Tablosunun Kullanılması Gerektiği Hakkında Yargıtay Kararı

Does the ‘Long Arm’ of the UPC Reach Turkey?

Software and IP: 3- Moral Rights, Economic Rights, and Other Rights within the Scope of Copyrights

Court of Cassation Issues Controversial Decision on Likelihood of Confusion in Dispute Over Pharma Marks

The BR International Trade Report: December 2024

The BR International Trade Report: November 2024

The BR International Trade Report: October 2024

Changes to Minimum Wage, Severance Payments and Administrative Fines in 2025

6735 Amendments and New Regulations on Work Permit Criterias for Non Turkish Citizens Working Under the International Labor Law No. 6735

İşveren Şirket Tarafından Çalışanlara Şirket Hissesi (Pay Senedi) Hediye Edilmesinin İş Hukuku Kapsamında Değerlendirilmesi

Healthcare & Life Sciences Newsletter - January 2025

The Regulation Amending the Regulation on the Licensing of Homeopathic Medicinal Products Has Been Published

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Digitalization: What Awaits the Healthcare Sectors in the 12th Development Plan and the 2025 Presidential Annual Program?

2025 Broadcasting and Transmission Fee Tariffs Determined

Advertising Board Imposed Sanctions on November Discounts

2025'te Reklam İhlallerine Ağır Yaptırımlar: Mecralara Göre İdari Para Cezaları

M&A İşlemlerinde Somut Olaya Göre Kurgulanmış Sözleşme Maddelerinin Giderek Artan Rolü

The Evolving Role of Tailored Clauses in M&A Transactions

Due Diligence Process for Turkish Companies – What to Watch Out for?

İmar, Yapı Denetimi ve Kentsel Dönüşüm Düzenlemelerine Getirilen Önemli Değişiklikler

Important Modifications to Zoning, Construction Supervision, and Urban Transformation Regulations

Kira Ödemelerini Tevsik Zorunluluğu Getiren Gelir Vergisi Genel Tebliği Yayımlandı

Konkordato

İcra İnkâr Tazminatında Borçlunun İtirazının Haksız Olması ve Likid Alacak Kavramları

Anonim Şirketlerde Önemli Miktardaki Varlığın Satışı ve İlgili Tartışmalı Konular

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

Ters Hak Ediş (Reverse Vesting) Nedir?

Köprüden Önce Son Çıkış: Önemli Olumsuz Değişiklik Maddesi (MAC Kloz)

Withholding Tax Rate for Electronic Commerce Activities is Set At 1%

Dividend Withholding Tax Rate Has Been Increased

İştirak Hissesi Satış Kazancına İlişkin İstisna Oranı Azaltıldı

The Cyber Security Presidency Affiliated to the Presidency of Republic of Türkiye Was Established With the Presidential Decree on the Cyber Security Presidency (Decree No: 177), Published in the Official Gazette Dated 08 January 2025 and Numbered 32776

2025 Cumhurbaşkanlığı Yıllık Programı Yayımlandı: Dijital Dönüşüm ve Sağlık Verileri Alanında Yeni Adımlar

2025 Presidential Annual Program Published: New Steps in Digital Transformation and Health Data

Limanlar Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik Yayımlandı

Regulation on Preventing Collision at Sea

Türkiye’de Deniz Kirliliği Cezalarına İlişkin Yeni Düzenleme

Kurumsal Yönetimin Değişmeyen Dişlileri: Etik ve Uyum

Suistimal ile Mücadelenin Altın Anahtarı: Etkin İç Kontroller

From Internal Investigation to Prosecution in Türkiye: Part 1 - Bribery

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

Turkish Competition Authority Publishes New Fines Regulation

Two-minute Recap of Turkish Competition Law Developments - November 2024

Two-minute Recap of Turkish Competition Law Developments - October 2024

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

Two-minute Recap of Turkish Competition Law Developments - September 2024