As well as handling merger control filings with the TCA, Özdirekcan Dündar Şenocak Ak in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel is a trusted advisor in TCB and Ministry of Economy investigations. The team also supports clients through competition compliance training and the drafting and review of agreements. Its deep understanding of EU competition law is bolstered by its close collaboration with Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.. Arpat Şenocak leads on corporate and M&A transactions, with a strong focus on competition law. İklim Gülsün Aytekin frequently advises multinational investors on TCA regulations and merger control aspects of their deals.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘İklim is very easy to communicate with, clever and a counterparty that you would wish to have while negotiating hard legal documents. Her legal knowledge is combined with her business acumen which is very precious for her team, her clients and also for her counterparties.’

  • ‘The communication skills and sharp mind of İklim Kelekci is what stands out.' 

Key clients

  • Air Liquide
  • BPCE Group
  • Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
  • CAREL
  • Portage Ventures
  • TotalEnergies
  • Vauban Infrastructure Partners
  • AXA Mediterranean Holding
  • LVMH Group
  • Steelcase SAS
  • Türk Ekonomi Bankası
  • BNP Paribas Cardif Sigorta
  • Alexander McQueen
  • TEB Finansman
  • NN Hayat ve Emeklilik
  • TEB Portföy Yatırım
  • Groupama Filiales et Participations
  • Thermofisher
  • Gestamp
  • ÇEPAŞ Galvaniz Demir Çelik Madencilik
  • Renault Trucks
  • Volvo Group Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Work highlights

  • Advised AXA Med and its Turkish affiliates in the context of the merger control filing relating to its acquisition of Groupama Investment Bosphorus.
  • Advised TEB concerning the merger control assessment and notification before the TCA relating to the acquisition of EB Finansman Anonim Şirketi.
  • Advised and represented Zeplin during the oral hearing held before the Turkish Competition Board.

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arpat Şenocak

Other key lawyers

İklim Gülsün Aytekin, Ecem Nur Aksoy, Mustafa Karadaş