Merger control notifications concern transactions that require clearance from the Turkish Competition Board. Mergers and acquisitions resulting in a lasting change of control may require clearance, depending on the applicable turnover thresholds and specific rules under the relevant legislation.

We provide legal support throughout the notification process, from assessing filing obligations and preparing the submission to following the review through to the Board’s decision.

Our Merger Control Notification Services

• Assessment of filing obligations: Analysing whether the transaction is subject to mandatory notification.
• Collection of information and documents: Obtaining the information and documents required for the notification from the transaction parties.
• Preparation of the notification form: Drafting the notification form in accordance with the transaction’s characteristics and applicable legislation.
• Finalisation of the notification form: Reviewing and finalising the draft in consultation with the client to ensure it is ready for submission.
• Assessment of commitments: Evaluating behavioural or structural commitments where necessary.
• Submission of the notification: Filing the notification form and all supporting documents with the Turkish Competition Authority.
• Monitoring of the notification: Regularly following up on the status of the filing and keeping the client informed of developments.
• Responses to requests for information and documents: Preparing and submitting responses to requests from the case team assigned by the Authority.
• Follow-through to the clearance decision: Managing the process with a view to obtaining clearance for the transaction, through to the Turkish Competition Board’s final decision.