Competition

Erdem & Erdem Law Office

With its ‘unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive and client-centric competition law solutions’, Erdem & Erdem Law Office advises financial institutions and major domestic and multinationals across the automotive, hospitality, beverages, manufacturing, logistics, tech, energy and consumer goods sectors. The practice’s full service covers investigations, merger control matters, contracts and distributorship systems. The practice is led in Istanbul and Izmir by Mert Karamustafaoğlu, who draws on his 15-year experience in Turkish Competition Authority in the design of compliance programs; and founder and senior partner Ercüment Erdem. Other key figures include managing associate Ecem Süsoy Uygun, a specialist in merger control and exemption filings, and senior associates Merve Bakırcı and Can Yıldız.

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Testimonials

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'Erdem & Erdem, with its highly skilled team, not only provides distinguished services, but also provides practical and efficient solutions in most complex competition law matters.’
‘Mert Karamustafaoglu and Ecem Susoy Uygun are outstanding and distinguished solution partners, who provide constructive, effective and prompt services. They have deep knowledge on practices of regulatory authorities, and they are highly competent and qualified counsels.'
‘Mert Karamustafaoğlu is excellent in competition law and guides his clients through the ever-changing legal landscape. He is well-versed in business-related competition and regulatory challenges, while Ercüment Erdem is a competent senior partner with great experience and legal skills in this area.'
‘Erdem & Erdem's competition practice distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive and client-centric competition law solutions. Led by professionals like Ecem Susoy Uygun, a rising star senior associate, the team's deep expertise ensures clients receive top-notch guidance in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.’
‘Mert Karamustafaoğlu is a distinguished leader in the field of competition law. His exceptional expertise, unwavering commitment to client success, and outstanding leadership qualities make him stand out among competitors.'

Key clients

TEB (Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş.)
TEB Arval Araç Filo Kiralama A.Ş.
Gemlik Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.
Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş
DyDo Drinco İçecek Satış ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
Arvato Lojistik Dış Ticaret ve E-Ticaret Hizmetleri A.Ş.
İstanbul Gübre Sanayii A.Ş.
Red Bull Gıda Dağıtım ve Pazarlama Ticaret Ltd.
Yemek Sepeti Elektronik İletişim Perakende Gıda A.Ş
McDonalds (Anadolu Restoran İşletmeleri Ltd. Şti.)
Anadolu Grubu
Adel Kalemcilik Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.
Anadolu Sağlık Merkezi
Anadolu İsuzu
Anadolu Motor
Anadolu Etap İçecek
Çelik Motor Ticaret A.Ş.
Anadolu Efes Biracılık ve Malt Sanayi A.Ş.
AEP Anadolu Etap Penkon Gıda ve Tarım Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Enerjisa Enerji A.Ş.
CMA CGM
Figo Ticari Bilgi ve Uygulama Platformu A.Ş.
Karel Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. A subsidiary of Doğan Holding
Gama Enerji A.Ş.
Kumport Liman Hizmetleri A.Ş.
Alshaya Group
Yıldız Entegre Ağaç San. Ve Tic A.Ş.
Carrefoursa Carrefour Sabancı Ticaret Merkezi Anonim Şirketi
Çolakoğlu Metalürji A.Ş.
Iş Bankası (Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.)
Şekerbank T.A.Ş.
LGE Electronics
Mercedes-Benz Finansman Türk A.Ş.
Sagard SAS

Work highlights

Represented TEB, the joint venture of BNP Paribas, in a preliminary investigation before the Turkish Competition Authority regarding activities of payment facilitators, resulting in the decision not to launch a full-fledged investigation.
Represented Gemlik Gübre in an investigation launched by the Turkish Competition Board based on allegations that fertilizer suppliers violated competition legislations, and successfully avoided administrative monetary fines against the client.
Representing Anadolu Etap Tarım in the merger control filing submitted to the Competition Authority with regard to a transaction concerning the acquisition by Coca-Cola İçecek A.Ş. of 80 % of the share and the sole control of Anadolu Etap Penkon Gıda ve İçecek Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.