Competition

Evolution of the Turkish Competition Authority's Approach Towards MFN Clauses: E-Marketplace Sector Inquiry Report

On March 14, 2022, the Turkish Competition Authority (“Authority”) published its much anticipated E-Commerce Platforms Sector Inquiry Final Report (“Report”). The Report is extensive in scope and it aims to present a snapshot of the market and provide policy recommendations to address the market failures detected by the Authority. In this article, however, the section on the most favored nation (“MFN”) clauses will be focused on and more particularly it will be discussed whether MFN clauses can be employed by digital platforms in the light of findings of the Report. Decisional practice of the Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) will also be under the spotlight to provide further colour.

Zlatan Balta Joins Legal Partners in Bosnia & Herzegovina

Zlatan Balta has joined Legal Partners, in cooperation with Deloitte Legal, as the leader of its legal practice in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Wolf Theiss and Yavuz & Uyanik & Akalin Advise on 4iG Acquisition of AlbTelecom

Wolf Theiss and Yavuz & Uyanik & Akalin have advised 4iG Nyrt on the acquisition of an 80.27% stake in AlbTelecom from a subsidiary of Turkey's Calik Holding. Tashko Pustina reportedly advised the sellers. The deal was cleared by the Albanian Competition Authority on March 4, 2022.

DMA: EU, Turkey and Beyond

Over the recent years, digitalisation and digital services have been at the core of many innovative advantages for businesses and end users alike. These benefits range from online intermediation services to software application stores. This variety offers better and more efficient choices for users while increasing competition within the digital markets industry.

Clifford Chance Advises on Antitrust Filings Related to Restructuring of China XD Group and Subsidiaries of State Grid Corporation

Polish Clifford Chance lawyers have advised on antitrust filings for the restructuring of China XD Group Xidian and related subsidiaries of the State Grid Corporation.

How Does Competition Law Affect Your Transaction?

EU and Hungarian competition law considerations are also highly relevant in any real estate transaction, especially from a merger control and information exchange perspective.

New Slovak Act on Screening of Foreign Direct Investments

The planned legislation will introduce a screening of foreign direct investments to Slovakia from third countries. The aim of the screening mechanism should be the protection of Slovakia’s security and public order, whereas security and public order in the EU shall also be considered.