Introduction Private damages claims in Turkish Competition Law are an increasingly important legal remedy for businesses, consumers, competitors, distributors, suppliers and other market participants harmed by anti-competitive conduct. While public enforcement by the Turkish Competition Authority plays the central role in investigating cartels, abuse of dominance and restrictive agreements, private enforcement allows injured parties to […]
Introduction Leniency applications in Turkish cartel investigations are among the most strategic tools available to undertakings, managers and employees facing cartel exposure under Turkish Competition Law. Cartels are typically secret by nature. They may involve price fixing, market allocation, customer sharing, output restrictions, bid rigging or other forms of coordination between competitors. Because cartel conduct […]
Introduction Settlement and commitment procedures before the Turkish Competition Authority have become two of the most important procedural tools in Turkish Competition Law. These mechanisms allow competition law cases to be resolved more efficiently, reduce procedural burden, and provide companies with strategic options during preliminary inquiries and investigations. For undertakings operating in Turkey, understanding the […]
Introduction Administrative fines under Turkish Competition Law are one of the most important legal risks for companies operating in Turkey. The Turkish Competition Authority has broad powers to investigate anti-competitive agreements, cartels, abuse of dominance, resale price maintenance, unlawful information exchange, merger control violations and obstruction of on-site inspections. If the Competition Board finds an […]
Introduction Dawn raids by the Turkish Competition Authority are among the most powerful and disruptive tools used in Turkish competition law enforcement. A dawn raid, legally referred to as an on-site inspection, allows case handlers of the Turkish Competition Authority to visit company premises, inspect documents, review digital data, request explanations, copy records and collect […]
Introduction Competition compliance programs in Turkey have become essential for companies that want to reduce antitrust risks, protect commercial reputation and avoid costly investigations by the Turkish Competition Authority. In a market where companies regularly deal with distributors, dealers, competitors, suppliers, customers, online platforms, public tenders and trade associations, competition law compliance must be treated […]
Introduction Resale price maintenance in Turkey is one of the most sensitive issues under Turkish Competition Law. It directly concerns the relationship between suppliers and distributors, manufacturers and dealers, franchisors and franchisees, wholesalers and retailers, and online platforms and sellers. In commercial practice, suppliers often want to protect brand image, prevent aggressive discounting, preserve dealer […]
Introduction Vertical agreements are among the most common commercial arrangements in Turkey. Manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, dealers, franchisees, retailers, online sellers and platform operators frequently enter into contracts that regulate the purchase, sale or resale of goods and services. These agreements are essential for organizing distribution networks, protecting brand value, ensuring supply efficiency, developing after-sales […]
Introduction Abuse of dominant position is one of the most important areas of Turkish Competition Law. It concerns the conduct of undertakings that possess significant market power and use that power in a way that harms the competitive process. In Turkey, dominance itself is not unlawful. A company may lawfully become dominant through innovation, investment, […]
Introduction Cartel investigations in Turkey are among the most serious enforcement areas of Turkish Competition Law. Companies operating in Turkey, foreign investors, distributors, suppliers, bidders, trade association members and digital platforms must understand that cartel conduct can lead to severe administrative fines, reputational damage, private damages claims, invalidity of agreements and long-term regulatory scrutiny. The […]