Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law ‘has exceptional command of both domestic and EU competition regulations’ and is especially well-versed in the tech, energy, retail, manufacturing and digital markets sectors. The group is well-equipped to advise on cross-border mandates, and is particularly knowledgeable in issues involving merger control, abuse of dominance investigations, cartel defence and compliance advisory. Co-leading the group, compliance and tech expert Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu ‘combines strong technical knowledge with a talent for making highly complex legal concepts accessible to clients’, and Yavuz Selim Günay specialises in the tech sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'They approach competition issues not just as abstract legal questions but as challenges that require workable, real-world solutions. This makes their advice much more useful day-to-day than what I have sometimes experienced with other firms.'
- ‘The competition law practice distinguishes itself through its exceptional command of both domestic and EU competition regulations, combined with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.'
- ‘The team stands out for its exceptional subject-matter expertise, strategic thinking, and unwavering professionalism.'
- ‘Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu combines strong technical knowledge with a talent for making highly complex legal concepts accessible to clients. She is both detail-oriented and pragmatic, which is a rare combination in competition law.'
- ‘In competition matters, Yavuz Selim Günay has a remarkable talent for explaining highly technical concepts — such as information exchange, dominance, and merger control — in a way that is accessible and actionable for non-specialist stakeholders.'
- ‘What makes this competition practice unique is its strong ability to combine legal depth with a clear understanding of industry-specific dynamics and regulatory sensitivities.'
Key clients
- Karacalar Nakliyat Otomotiv Geri Dönüşüm Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
- ABS Grup Mühendislik Pencere Kapı Sistemleri Üretim Mimarlık İnşaat Sanayi İthalat İhracat Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
- Cloud Bilgisayar Bilişim Ltd. Şti.
- Deka Proje İnşaat Turizm Nakliye Gıda Elektronik Sistemler Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
- Double Zero Gıda A.Ş.
- Dürümle Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Giga Ltd Bristol
- Mia Teknoloji A.Ş.
- Rectus Medikal Ürünler ve Sağlık Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
- Sıla Teknoloji ve Sağlık A.Ş.
- TTT Sağlık Hizmetleri Eğitim İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Work highlights
Represent Rectus Medikal, a medical device manufacturer, in an ongoing, high-profile investigation by the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA).
Acting as ongoing counsel to Karacalar Nakliyat in a comprehensive multi-party competition investigation launched by the Turkish Competition Authority in June 2024.
Advised a Qatari industrial group on a $200 million asset acquisition in Türkiye.
Practice head
Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu; Yavuz Selim Günay
Other key lawyers
Başak Ezgi Devecioğlu