Europe: Antitrust/Competition Law

The Turkish Competition Authority maintained an exceptionally active enforcement agenda throughout May 2026, launching investigations into Meta's WhatsApp AI integration and imposing interim measures requiring Unilever to allocate freezer space to competitors. Significant developments included structural remedies mandating separation of casting agencies from production activities, settlements in labour market information exchange cases, and a landmark decision combining settlement and commitment mechanisms

Im Fall Engadin I hatten mehrere Bauunternehmen u.a. von 2008 bis 2012 verschiedene Submissionsabreden getroffen. Die Wettbewerbskommission (WEKO) und das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hatten entschieden, dass hier nicht nur einzelne Submissionsabreden sondern eine projektübergreifende Gesamtabrede vorlag, die diese einzelnen Abreden überwölbte.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced criminal antitrust charges against four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers and seven executives over an alleged global cartel affecting the market for standard dry shipping containers.

Rekabet Kurulu has approved Uber Technologies Inc.'s acquisition of Getir's online food ordering and delivery services, as well as its quick commerce business, contingent upon a comprehensive commitment package.

It is our pleasure to present the first 2026 edition of our newsletter, with articles spanning M&A, competition, arbitration, real estate and data protection in Türkiye and beyond.

Haziran 2026 – Rekabet Kurumu (“Kurum”) için mayıs ayı; yapay zeka uygulamalarından iş gücü piyasalarına, taahhütlere uyum ve hakim durumun kötüye kullanılmasından dağıtım ağlarına...

Digital typefaces have evolved beyond mere design elements to become integral components of brand identity and commercial communication.

The Turkish Competition Authority maintained an exceptionally active enforcement agenda throughout May 2026, launching investigations into Meta's WhatsApp AI integration and imposing interim measures requiring Unilever to allocate freezer space to competitors. Significant developments included structural remedies mandating separation of casting agencies from production activities, settlements in labour market information exchange cases, and a landmark decision combining settlement and commitment mechanisms

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement entered into force in January 2021, marking a transformative moment for continental commerce. As member states work to prepare for expanded intra-African trade volumes, what key developments have shaped the trade landscape? This pamphlet examines critical trade developments across African nations during the Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 period.