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First published by Mondaq. The Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) has recently become increasingly aggressive with merger control enforcement. The number of Phase II investigations is increasing, along with subsequent clearances conditioned on fulfillment of certain remedies. The Board recently […]

First published by Tax Planning International: Indirect Taxes, Bloomberg BNA, Volume 13, Number 11, November 2015. A recent Decree by the Turkish Council of Ministers has introduced additional customs duties for certain goods. However, the legal basis for these […]

Undertakings in Turkey that are dominant in their market must be careful not to abuse this position, or their conduct may become scrutinised by local regulatory authorities. Undertakings can abuse their dominance in a range of ways under Turkish […]

Regulatory overview 1.   What are the main legislation and regulatory authorities for pharmaceuticals in your jurisdiction? Legislation In this chapter, medicinal products and medical devices are considered as two different categories, with no overlap between them. Medicinal products […]

Overview of main IPRs 1.   What are the main IPRs in your jurisdiction? How are they protected? Patents Under Turkish law, IP rights are regulated by “Decree Laws” (issued by the Cabinet of Ministers) as opposed to “Laws” […]

According to sector reports from local industry associations, Turkey’s information and communications technology, new media and e-commerce sectors are rapidly expanding.1 A joint report by TÜBİSAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association) and ETİD (Association of Electronic Commerce Operators) states the […]

First published by Practical Law Company. Overview 1. Provide an overview of the recent developments in the exploration and extraction of mineral resources in your jurisdiction. Despite having a range of minerals, some significant reserves and government support for […]

1.   Types of transactions Mergers are regulated under the Turkish Commercial Code in two types (TCC; article 136 onwards): establishment of a new company after merger of two or more companies; or takeover of one or more companies […]

First published by Practical Law Company. Overview Electricity market 1. Provide an overview of the electricity market in your jurisdiction, including recent trends over the last 12 months. Overview The Turkish energy sector has grown quickly in recent years. […]

First published by Practical Law Company. Domestic sector 1. Describe the domestic sector and policy for oil and gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). Domestic industrial production At the time of writing, the 2014 data has not yet been […]