Tax

We provide tax law consultancy for Türkiye - Netherlands related investments, commercial transactions and corporate structures. We combine our expertise in Turkish tax law with particularities of Dutch and EU-related investments to provide a comprehensive approach to the tax implications of cross-border transactions. Our services include the evaluation of double taxation treaties and the Turkish tax legislation, the analysis of the tax implications of investment and transaction structures, Dutch-based company structures, M&As, capital transfers, dividends and other cross-border commercial transactions in terms of Turkish tax law.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are among Erdem & Erdem’s core practice areas. We represent our clients throughout the entire transaction process, from the letter of intent to closing, advising acquirers, sellers, and financing parties. We also provide legal support in investment and project finance transactions and work closely with foreign law firms and advisers on international matters. Our team has extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

Arbitration

Since 2016, Erdem & Erdem has been recognised by Global Arbitration Review among the world’s top 100 arbitration law firms. Our team represents domestic and international clients in commercial and investment arbitration before the ICC, UNCITRAL, ISTAC, CAS, and other arbitral institutions. We provide legal advice on dispute resolution, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, risk management, and cross-border investments across a wide range of sectors, including energy, construction, finance, and telecommunications.

International Commercial Contracts

Erdem & Erdem has extensive experience in international commercial contracts. We advise on the drafting and negotiation of agency, distribution, franchise, supply, licensing, and consultancy agreements, and have contributed to ICC model contracts and the INCOTERMS framework. Our team also supports companies across various sectors on contract implementation, regulatory compliance, consumer law, product liability, and competition law matters.

Banking and Finance Law

We advise clients on a broad range of cross-border banking, finance and capital markets matters, with a particular focus on transactions and mandates involving Türkiye and the Netherlands. We take pride in regularly acting for borrowers, guarantors, lenders, issuers, arrangers and investors across a variety of debt financing and capital markets transactions. We also collaborate closely with leading Dutch law firms to deliver integrated and seamless advice on multi-jurisdictional matters requiring Dutch law expertise.

IT and Artificial Intelligence Law

Erdem & Erdem provides comprehensive legal advice in information technology law and artificial intelligence law. Our services cover data protection, data security, e-commerce, IT agreements, the legal framework governing AI systems, and compliance with the EU AI Act and other digital regulations. We also advise on data breaches, digital content and intellectual property disputes, as well as disputes arising from online activities.

Start-ups and Equity Investments

Erdem & Erdem advises venture capital and private equity funds, as well as start-ups, on fund structuring, investment rounds, acquisitions, financing, and exit transactions. Our team represents clients throughout the entire investment lifecycle, from company formation to initial public offerings and exit strategies, working in close collaboration with our competition, finance, and corporate law specialists to support domestic and cross-border investment transactions.

Personal Data Proctetion

Erdem & Erdem provides comprehensive legal advice on compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and related legislation. Our services include the analysis of data processing activities, the development of compliance programmes, VERBİS registration processes, data transfers, data security, data breach management, data protection impact assessments, and project-specific advice based on the principles of privacy by design and privacy by default.

Competition and Compliance

Erdem & Erdem provides comprehensive legal advice on competition law and compliance. Our Competition and Compliance team advises clients on the competition law aspects of mergers and acquisitions, abuse of dominance, competition investigations, compliance programmes, distribution systems, and commercial agreements. We support the effective management of evolving legal risks by delivering comprehensive analyses under both EU and Turkish competition law.