Our Partner Şahin Ardıyok and Dentons Partner Dr. Maren Tamke were honored to contribute to the Bilgi University Competition Law Certificate Program. The program covers a wide range of topics related to competition law enforcement in various industries, practices, and geographic regions. Esteemed competition law practitioners and academics with extensive experience actively participate in the program, providing valuable insights and perspectives in an exceptional learning environment.

During their seminar on 14 May 2024, Partner Şahin Ardıyok and Partner Dr. Maren Tamke delivered a comprehensive analysis of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation of the EU. Partner Şahin Ardıyok began the session by discussing the interplay between competition policy, government incentives, and foreign subsidies. After stressing the rationale behind the FSR, he questioned whether Turkey is need of such legislation. He emphasized the importance of addressing these issues alongside competition regulations to promote a competitive free market and ensure a level playing field for international investments. 

During the seminar, Dr. Tamke provided valuable insights and experiences on applying EU FSR rules, offering guidance on navigating this new area. Through real-world examples and case studies, Dr. Tamke illustrated the scope and implications of EU FSR rules, as well as practical advice on their effective implementation. The session lasted approximately 2 hours, equipping participants with a thorough understanding of the EU FSR and its potential influence on the future of public economic law and competition policy.

About Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Attorney Partnership

Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Attorney Partnership is an Istanbul-based full-service law firm led by almost 100 experienced professionals since 2007, each well equipped to provide creative and diligent transaction counselling and cutting-edge legal services. We advise national and multinational clients, including Fortune 500 companies on corporate and M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, competition and antitrust, public policy and regulation, employment and labor, project finance, real estate and construction, infrastructure and PPPs, franchising and distribution, trade, WTO and customs, intellectual property, data and technology, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, arbitration, litigation and dispute resolution, and tax matters.