Merger of Two or More Undertakings or Acquisition of Another: Obligation to Notify the Competition Board
1. Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are one of the most important tools for growth strategies in the business world. However, in Türkiye, this... Read More
Excessive Pricing and Predatory Pricing: The Fine Line Between Market Equilibrium and Competition
Introduction – The Strategic Importance of Price in Competition What is Overpricing? – Definition, legal framework, examples What is Predatory Pricing? – Purpose, methods, long-term... Read More
Preventing Competitors from Entering the Market: An Assessment and Application Examples from the Perspective of Competition Law
Introduction One of the most fundamental elements of a free market economy is freedom of market entry. A business can protect or increase its market share by hindering potential competitors... Read More
A Dominant Position Held by One Undertaking in the Market and its Use in a Manner that Distorts Competition
Introduction The fundamental aim of competition law is to protect the free market order, ensuring consumers have access to higher quality products and services at reasonable prices. In Türkiye, this... Read More
Market Sharing by Region: An In-Depth Analysis from a Competition Law Perspective
1. Introduction The division of the market into regions is one of the directly prohibited actions in competition law, described as a "hardcore cartel." This practice involves rival businesses dividing the market among themselves... Read More
An Evaluation of Specific Cases and Current Practices in Competition Law
The main purpose of competition law is to ensure the healthy functioning of a free market economy, to protect effective competition in the market, and to prevent behaviors that distort competition... Read More
Who are the hidden players in the advertising competition?
Introduction In the digital age, access to information is shaped by algorithms. On social media platforms, algorithms determine which content is visible, which ranks higher, or which advertisements... Read More
Competition Restrictions in Banking and Insurance: Limits to Free Competition in Financial Services
1. Introduction The banking and insurance sectors are vital to the stability of the economy and the financial security of society. However, due to the nature of these sectors,... Read More