The competition team at Erdem & Erdem Law Office is praised as ‘fast, practical and very client-oriented’. The group has extensive experience in competition law mandates, including investigations, abuse of dominance proceedings, merger controls and compliance programmes, and is especially well-placed to advise on cross-border issues. A key advisor in sectors such as banking, energy, telecoms, automotives, construction and healthcare, practice head Ercüment Erdem assists both domestic and foreign clients on the full scope of competition matters, both in Turkey and in Europe. Mert Karamustafaoğlu left the group and joined GLED Partners in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ecem Süsoy Uygun is always very responsive and solution-oriented.'
- ‘What makes them unique is their ability to prepare clear and solid documentation while also keeping communication very efficient. They are fast, practical and very client-oriented, which gave us full confidence in the process.’
- ‘Ercüment Erdem provides strong leadership and his experience is very valuable for the overall strategy.'
- ‘The team includes lawyers who are highly experienced and possess deep knowledge in competition law, and also facilitate communication with institutions for their clients.'
- ‘Their constant availability and communication with institutions and organisations positively impact their clients' processes.'
Key clients
- Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş
- CMA CGM Deniz Acenteliği A.Ş.
- Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş.
- Turknet İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.
- Authentic Brands Group LLC
- Ceva Logistics France
- Vava Cars Turkey Otomotiv A.Ş.
- Bankalararası Kart Merkezi A.Ş.
- Çimsa
- Toyota Otomotiv Sanayi Türkiye A.Ş.
- İstanbul Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.
- Obilet Bilişim Sistemleri A.Ş.
Work highlights
Advised CMA CGM Deniz Acenteliği A.Ş. in a reopened Competition Board investigation following an Administrative Court decision, and successfully represented the client throughout the process, which concluded without an administrative fine.
Advised Turknet on merger control filing before the Turkish Competition Authority regarding the acquisition of joint control by Çelebiler Family, Re-Pie GSYF, and EBRD, coordinating among multiple local and international parties.
Advised Çimsa on the design and implementation of a sector-specific competition compliance program, including mock dawn raids, risk assessment reports, and employee training across several manufacturing facilities.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ercüment Erdem
Other key lawyers
Ecem Süsoy Uygun; Anıl Acar; Aslı Su Çoruk; Nil Zeren Özdemir