Turkey: M&A/Private Equity

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Investment, Employment And Domestic Production Commitments In Merger Control: Approaches In Türkiye, EU And US
Merger control remedies are traditionally expected to address the competition concerns arising from a transaction. The conditional clearance mechanism allows a transaction to proceed subject to commitments designed to address those concerns, thereby preserving the economic and commercial benefits of the transaction while safeguarding effective competition. Although Türkiye, the European Union (“EU”) and the United States (“US”) apply broadly similar procedural criteria for assessing remedies, their substantive approaches to the acceptability and the scope of commitments differ significantly.
Turkey Anti-trust
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Inal Law Office
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"6" Golden Rules That Guide The Disclosure Letter In M&A Processes
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, one of the most important sections of share purchase agreements consists of the representations and warranties provided by the seller to the buyer. The accuracy of these representations directly affects the risk associated with the transaction for both the buyer and the seller. The disclosure letter, as an integral part of share transfer transactions, plays a crucial role in determining the allocation of risks related to the seller's representations and warranties.
Turkey Commercial
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Egemenoglu
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M&A Süreçlerinde İfşa Mektubuna Yön Veren “6” Altın Kural
Birleşme ve devralma (M&A) işlemlerinde, pay devir sözleşmelerinin en önemli bölümlerinden biri, satıcının alıcıya verdiği beyan ve tekeffülleridir. Bu beyanların doğruluğu, işlemin hem alıcı hem satıcı açısından taşıdığı riski doğrudan etkiler. İfşa mektubu (Disclosure Letter) ise pay devir işlemlerinin ayrılmaz bir parçası olarak, satıcının beyan ve tekeffüllerine ilişkin risk paylaşımını belirlemek noktasında önem arz etmektedir.
Turkey Commercial
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Egemenoglu
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Competition Law In Transition: Developments Of First Half Of 2026 In The MENA Region
The Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region has historically been regarded as a jurisdiction in which competition law played a relatively limited role within broader economic governance structures. Economic regulation traditionally relies on sector-specific interventions, state participation in key industries, and investment promotion mechanisms rather than comprehensive competition enforcement frameworks.
Turkey Anti-trust
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Nazali
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Quick Read: Competition Law Updates In Türkiye – July 2026
The Turkish Competition Authority intensified its focus on market structure and procedural enforcement in July 2026, conditionally approving major retail and food-sector transactions while imposing strict commitments on A101 and Cargill Türkiye. Simultaneously, the authority maintained its rigorous stance on procedural compliance, penalizing multiple companies for obstructing inspections and withholding information, while concluding investigations through settlements and commitment procedures.
Turkey Anti-trust
KST LAW
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Rekabet Kurumu – A101'in Carrefoursa'yi Devralmasi İşlemine Koşullu Olarak İzin Verilmesi
Rekabet Kurulu has conditionally approved A101's acquisition of sole control over CARREFOURSA, subject to a comprehensive package of behavioral and structural commitments. The decision addresses significant competitive concerns in the organized retail market through store divestments, organizational independence requirements, and support measures for SMEs and local producers.
Turkey Anti-trust
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Nazali
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Paksoy, APP’nin Sanipak’ı Satın Alma Işleminin Tamamlanmasında Hukuki Danışmanlık Sağladı
Asia Pulp & Paper completed its acquisition of Sanipak from Eczacıbaşı Holding through its Turkish subsidiary following regulatory approvals. The transaction involved a comprehensive portfolio of established brands including Selpak, Solo, and Uni Baby. Paksoy provided legal advisory services across mergers and acquisitions, competition law, and banking and finance matters.
Turkey Commercial
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Paksoy
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Hukuki Durum Tespiti (Due Diligence) Sürecinde Gözden En Sık Kaçan 7 Risk
Şirket birleşme ve devralmalarında due diligence süreci, alıcının bilinçli bir yatırım kararı verebilmesi için hedef şirketin hukuki, mali ve operasyonel yapısını derinlemesine analiz ettiği temel aşamayı oluşturmaktadır. Bu süreç, yalnızca mevcut durumu tespit etmekle sınırlı kalmayıp kapanış sonrasında alıcının maruz kalabileceği gizli riskleri ve yükümlülükleri öngörmek, bunları sözleşme yapısına doğru bir şekilde yansıtmak bakımından da belirleyici bir işlev üstlenmektedir.
Turkey Commercial
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Egemenoglu
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Turkish Competition Law Quarterly Bulletin: Q2 2026
Turkish Competition Authority, artificial intelligence sector inquiry, digital markets regulation, merger control guidelines, Meta Threads, Uber Getir, Coca-Cola commitments, tyre sector fines, casting sector, streaming platforms, no-poach agreements, resale price maintenance, interim measures, WhatsApp AI integration, health insurance investigation, Google online advertising, seed market, freezer cabinet practices, Mastercard Visa, settlement procedure, commitment decisions
Turkey Anti-trust
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Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership
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The Spa Arbitration Clause In Post-Closing Disputes
When mergers and acquisitions close, disputes over earn-outs and completion accounts frequently arise, raising a critical question: should these conflicts be resolved through expert determination or arbitration? This analysis examines the jurisdictional boundaries between accounting calculations and legal interpretations, offering a practical framework for structuring dispute resolution clauses in share purchase agreements under Turkish law and ISTAC rules.
Turkey Commercial
Capoglu Poyraz Temur Attorney Partnership
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