The team at TURUNÇ assists domestic and multinational corporates, across such sectors as tech, chemicals, software, transport and retail, with competition law preventative management and merger clearances related to multi jurisdictional M&A. The practice is headed by Esin Çamlıbel in Izmir, who brings expertise to handling investigations, M&A and venture capital and private equity investments; and founding partner and cross-border transactional specialist Noyan Turunç in Izmir and Istanbul, who handles complex distribution, franchise and customer contracts. Managing associate Gizem Günel provides key support at the Izmir office.
Testimonials
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‘Transparency, trustworthiness, proactive approach, commercial awareness and international know-how. No other firm in Turkey comes close to TURUNÇ’s international experience.'
‘Noyan Turunç delivers legal and commercial advice at once. Esin Çamlıbel has extensive knowledge of competition rules and practices.’
‘Turunç’s competition team are pragmatic problem solvers. Their team is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and meticulous, all while being very practical and easygoing. Their pragmatism combined with their expertise and depth of know-how is unique.’
‘TURUNÇ has a team of exceptional experts in competition law. Their approach stands out, as they do not provide reactive legal guidance but instead life-saving preventative competition law services. Their track record is impeccable and the commercial benefit to clients is priceless.'
‘Noyan Turunç offers exceptional value to client needs with his commercial savviness and robust legal knowledge. Esin Çamlıbel plays a leading role when it comes to competition-related matters; and she is thorough, technical, communicative and comforting. Her academic background distinguishes her from her rivals.’
‘Esin Camlibel is very knowledgeable. She’s very responsive and hands-on. Her advice is thorough, timely and always clear.’
‘First rate. No different from top US firms. Extremely well-versed in cross-border transactions.'
‘Noyan Turunc: His advice is always solution-oriented and pragmatic. His leadership is what also sets him apart. He manages his team extremely efficiently. Esin Camlibel always gives accurate advice and knows competition board practices very well.’
Key clients
- Kamil Koç
- Boğaziçi Ventures
- Akzo Nobel
- SC Johnson
- Vinci Venture Capital
- Joygame
- BigChefs
- Vektör Tanıtım
- Itochu
- Venta Projects
- Arya Women Venture Capital
Work highlights
- Provided merger clearance advice for Kamil Koç on its acquisition of Ses Turizm and Gülen Turizm, two intercity bus operators.
- Providing comprehensive competition law counsel to SC Johnson for over 18 years, including on consumer protection, distribution agreements and fair advertising matters.
- Advised BigChefs on the competition law aspects of its international franchise agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Esin Çamlıbel, Noyan Turunç