April ’20
In April, the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) continued to issue decisions, receive online filings and submissions, and initiate preliminary investigations despite working from home. It can be said that it is nearly business as usual. The only exceptions are the final decisions regarding on-going investigations, as they require an oral hearing and there is no […]
March ’20
March was an extremely complicated month around the globe. We are passing through unprecedented times due to COVID-19 outbreak. We wish you a safe and healthy April and happy Easter. Despite starting to work from home from mid-March, the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) concluded several investigations and merger control filings last month. The number of […]
February ’20
March 2020 – February was another month where Turkey’s digital economy was in focus. The month’s main highlight was the conclusion by the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) of its Google Shopping investigation. In another important development, the Ankara Administrative Court annulled the controversial 2018 excessive pricing decision of the TCA against the online platform Sahibinden.com. It […]