ACTECON combines deep competition law expertise with commercial insight across multiple sectors. Recent standout work includes key merger filings for cross-border transactions and high-profile investigations. The team has been pivotal in advising clients on merger control threshold exceptions. Bahadir Balki has secured notable victories in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations by the TCA. Fevzi Toksoy strengthens the team with his expertise in EU and Turkish competition law, alongside international trade remedies. Ertuğrul Can Canbolat brings a blend of economic and strategic expertise in merger control and investigations. Mustafa Ayna and Caner K. Cesit are adept at both compliance and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Every employee at ACTECON is an expert in their field, knowledgeable, and composed. They can remain calm in challenging situations, even in stressful areas.'
‘ACTECON demonstrates excellent collaboration skills and possesses a supportive attitude.’
‘For us, what distinguishes Bahadır Balkı and Mustafa Ayna are their supportive approaches, their ability to develop practical solutions, their extensive knowledge, and their proficiency in implementation.’
‘ACTECON team's expertise and understanding of the requirements of our sector, as well as their clear communication and tailored advice to our business needs is invaluable.'
‘Bahadır Balkı is one of the leading and most respected attorneys in the field of competition law.'
‘ACTECON is probably one of the best antitrust teams to work with, worldwide, for their expertise, reactivity and availability, strategic vision, and billing transparency.'
‘Fevzi Toksoy federates a great team around him, and it is clear that his management elevates the entire team.'
‘Very service-oriented and ready to work at short notice. Fully dedicated to antitrust matters. Very innovative way of marketing their capabilities through new and old media. ’
Key clients
- ABB
- AGESA
- Associated British Foods
- DFDS
- Decathlon
- Ege Kimya
- Ege Crete
- ERDEMİR
- Etsy
- Expanscience
Work highlights
- Advised Renault S.A. regarding the merger filing for the creation of a 7 billion Euro full-function joint venture.
- Advised and represented Taiwan Cement Corporation or the transaction concerning the acquisition of OYAK Cement.
- Advised Cohesity for the transaction concerning the acquisition of the data protection services business of Veritas Holdings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Fevzi Toksoy
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
Fevzi Toksoy; Bahadir Balki
Other key lawyers
Ertugrul Can Canbolat; Mustafa Ayna; Caner K. Çeşit