Europe: Antitrust/Competition Law

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the extent of competition authorities' powers to seize business emails during antitrust investigations without prior judicial authorization. This landmark decision addresses fundamental questions about the balance between effective competition law enforcement and the protection of corporate communications under EU fundamental rights law.

Asia Pulp & Paper completed its acquisition of Sanipak from Eczacıbaşı Holding through its Turkish subsidiary following regulatory approvals. The transaction involved a comprehensive portfolio of established brands including Selpak, Solo, and Uni Baby. Paksoy provided legal advisory services across mergers and acquisitions, competition law, and banking and finance matters.

The High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the CMA's case against Emma Sleep, addressing the contentious issue of discount claims and reference pricing in retail. The court's decision to reject the CMA's proposed strict 1:2 ratio requirement—which would have mandated that retailers sell one mattress at full price for every two sold at a discount—marks a pivotal moment in consumer protection law. This ruling emphasizes a more flexible, context-driven approach to pricing claims ra

This newsletter examines pivotal competition law developments across the UK and EU, including the CJEU's landmark €4.125bn fine against Google for Android-related abuses, the UK Court of Appeal's significant ruling on distribution system restrictions, and the implications of Andy Burnham's premiership for UK competition policy.

he first half of 2026 confirmed that the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) has no intention of slowing down when it comes to enforcement. From its real test of algorithmic pricing to interim measures against global tech platforms, the Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) covered remarkable ground in just six months.

The Turkish Competition Authority maintained its aggressive enforcement stance in the first half of 2026, delivering landmark decisions on algorithmic pricing, expanding dawn raid powers to remote devices, and imposing interim measures on global tech platforms. From raising merger control thresholds to investigating no-poach agreements across banking and insurance sectors, the TCA demonstrated its commitment to tackling anti-competitive practices in both traditional and digital markets.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has transformed consumer enforcement in its first year under new powers, moving with unprecedented speed to impose millions in fines and order substantial refunds across multiple sectors. From drip pricing in driving schools to hidden fees on ticket platforms and unfair parking charges, the CMA is demonstrating that consumer protection violations now carry serious financial consequences—with liability extending beyond consumer-facing subsidiaries to parent co

he first half of 2026 confirmed that the Turkish Competition Authority (“TCA”) has no intention of slowing down when it comes to enforcement. From its real test of algorithmic pricing to interim measures against global tech platforms, the Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) covered remarkable ground in just six months.

The European Commission has completed its first statutory review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, three years after the regime entered into force. While declaring the FSR "fit for purpose," the Commission acknowledges that notification procedures impose disproportionate burdens on businesses and signals targeted procedural adjustments for 2027. The review examines enforcement activity across mergers, public procurement, and ex-officio investigations, revealing compliance challenges and stakeholder conce