Reviews initiated by the Turkish Competition Authority, either upon a complaint or ex officio, may develop into preliminary inquiries, full-fledged investigations and, in some cases, exposure to administrative fines. Early preparation, a careful assessment of the case file and a coherent defense strategy are central to navigating these processes.

Legal Support Throughout the Process

We assist clients from the first stages of a review through the completion of proceedings before the Turkish Competition Board.

• Attendance at on-site inspections: Attending dawn raids and on-site inspections, and following the process from a competition law perspective.
• Review of seized documents and risk assessment: Reviewing documents and data obtained during an on-site inspection and assessing potential risks.
• Responses to requests for information and documents: Preparing responses to information and document requests issued by the Turkish Competition Authority.
• Applications for access to the case file: Making the necessary applications to obtain access to the relevant case file.
• Preparation of written defenses: Drafting and submitting written defenses during preliminary inquiries or investigations.
• Coordination of economic analysis: Coordinating economic analysis and expert work with the overall defense strategy where required.
• Preparation of oral defense presentations: Preparing the content and presentation for oral defense hearings before the Turkish Competition Board.
• Management of settlement, commitment and leniency processes: Assessing and managing settlement, commitment and active cooperation/leniency options in light of the circumstances of the case.