BTS & Partners is lauded by clients for its ‘remarkable experience in online platforms, e-commerce, payment services and competition areas‘, and stands out as a leading firm in Turkey’s IT and telecoms industry. Yasin Beceni has extensive experience in advising on e-commerce and payment services matters, while Zeynep Unlu is a key contact for information technology clients. Ece Ozelgin frequently acts for multinational technology companies and digital platforms. Tugrul Sevim, Selin Beceni, and recently promoted partner Erdem Aslan are key names to note. The six named lawyers head up the practice.
IT and telecoms in Turkey
BTS & Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Yasin Beceni; Tugrul Sevim; Selin Beceni; Zeynep Unlu; Erdem Aslan; Ece Özelgin
Autres avocats clés:
Miray Muratoglu; Melis Mert; Sinan Haluk Tandoğan
Les références
‘BTS has remarkable experience in online platforms, e-commerce, payment services and competition areas. Their team has an extensive understanding of technology and provides great consultancy services to companies.’
‘They provide comprehensive and versatile legal support. You have the opportunity to work with lawyers who are experts in many different fields.’
‘Zeynep Unlu and her team’s deep legal expertise and strategic acumen have consistently impressed us. Their ability to analyze complex situations, provide insightful guidance, and develop innovative solutions has been instrumental in our decision-making process.’
Principaux clients
Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Türkiye
Apple
Mastercard Europe SA
Meta
Avalanche – Avalabs
BSH Hausgerate GmbH & BSH Türkiye
Dogus Holding & Group Companies
Koc Holding A.S. & Group Companies
İs Bankası A.S.
Starlink / SpaceX
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Apple on a retainer basis by tracking, monitoring, reporting and making analysis of the regulations and new legislative acts.
- Assisting Koc Holding A.S. & Group Companies with its digital transformation, implementing AI-based solutions, and advises on data protection, privacy, e-commerce, and IT matters.
- Acts as LinkedIn’s representative before the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, and advises the client on a wide range of matters.
Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki
Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki is well placed to assist technology and telecoms entities with data protection compliance and intellectual property matters, to name a couple of areas of instruction. The practice is led by the quartet of Kağan Dora, Şahin Ardıyok, Mahmut Karyağdı, and Bora Ikiler. Dora specialises in TMT-related work, with a solid track record in advising on e-commerce, payment services, software development and licensing matters. Neslihan Kasap brings experience in handling cybersecurity, fintech, and telecommunication law issues. Hazal Durak left the firm in July 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kagan Dora; Şahin Ardıyok; Mahmut Karyağdı; Bora İkiler
Autres avocats clés:
Neslihan Kasap; Safa Cenanoğlu
Les références
‘BASEAK provides analysis of regulations related to cloud service providers and related matters. They also provide timely and high-quality advice.’
‘Safa Cenanoğlu and his colleagues have been excellent at providing timely advice regarding a range of issues related to hosting service providers. We always receive thorough, well-reasoned, and actionable analysis on our questions.’
Principaux clients
İpragaz Anonim Şirketi and affiliates (Yildirim Petrol, İpra Enerji and EVAS)
Johnson & Johnson Turkey
Open Education Holdings, Inc. (“Open English”)
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik Anonim Şirketi
Solera Holdings, Inc.
Willis Towers Watson
Vivy GmBH
WeFi Technology Partners, LLC
Wyndham Hotel Group (UK) Ltd (“Wyndham”)
Delivery Hero Turkey (“Yemeksepeti”)
eBay
Twitch Interactive, Inc.
LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton Group
Agilent Technologies Inc
Analog Devices, Inc.
Moet Hennessy Turkey Şaraplar ve Alkollü İçkiler Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Club Jolly Turizm ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Mynet Internet Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi
Mynet Medya Yayıncılık Uluslararası Elektronik Bilgilendirme ve Haberleşme Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi
GlassHouse Bilgi Sistemleri Ticaret A.Ş.
Teknoser Bilgisayar Teknik Hizmetler Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Öykü Lojistik Anonim Şirketi
Evam Yazılım Danışmanlık Anonim Şirketi
Xiaomi Turkey Teknoloji Limited Şirketi
Continental Exchange Solutions Inc. (RIA)
Alibaba.com
Avito
Securitas
HERE Global BV
Travelium / Bob Vale
Dassault Systèmes
Milian Technology Singapore
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Xiaomi on compliance matters pertaining to e-commerce, data protection and consumer legislation.
- Advised Securitas on compliance matters relating to data protection legislation.
ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law
ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law advises on cloud matters, software agreements, online payment services, and telecoms regulations. The ‘highly skilled and experienced’ team is jointly led by Gönenç Gürkaynak and Ceren Yıldız. Gürkaynak handles a wide range of IT-related matters, including website agreements and internet copyright issues. Yıldız is a key name for data protection matters, and regularly advises on compliance and data breaches. Noyan Utkan is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gönenç Gürkaynak; Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen
Autres avocats clés:
Noyan Utkan
Les références
‘The team has a very good understanding of the inner workings of Turkish courts. They have been able to secure fast and quick results for us. They have a strong grasp of the key freedom of speech/expression concerns that are at the center of internet access and content restrictions.’
‘ELIG’s practice is unique in that they have a team of experts with extensive experience in global removals and intricacies of the Turkish laws. They have a proven track record of success in advising us on highly complex cases. They go the extra mile to ensure that the client’s needs are met, especially on urgent and sensitive matters.’
‘The individuals we worked with were all highly skilled and experienced professionals. They are also very dedicated to their work and go the extra mile to get the job done.’
Principaux clients
Google LLC
Google Reklamcilik ve Pazarlama Ltd. Sti.
Google İstanbul Bilgi Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi
Google Cloud EMEA Limited
Twitter, Inc.
Twitter Internet Icerik Hizmetleri Ltd. Sti.
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
İÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım Sanayi A.Ş.
Foursquare
Broadcom
L’Oréal
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Google with a cross-border personal data transfer from Google Reklamcilik to Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited.
Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein
Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein has extensive experience advising large international companies on the legislation and regulations pertaining to the IT and telecommunication sectors. Led by Can Sözer, the team assists with e-commerce, privacy and data protection, and regulatory issues, and has particular strength in advising on innovative technologies in the automotive sector. Sözer's broad workload includes IP matters and M&A-related work. Yiğit Acar and Ecem Elver bring expertise in cybersecurity, payment services, and licensing work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Can Sözer
Autres avocats clés:
Yiğit Acar; Ecem Elver
Les références
‘The team was very well organized and also flexible. They keep up with every request in order to get the job done efficiently.’
‘Ecem Elver was very good at communication with stakeholders. She answers all questions clearly and comprehensively.’
‘Can Sözer was very helpful and dedicated.’
Principaux clients
Booking.com
Disney
Unilever
TikTok
Spotify
Apple
Hotelbeds
KDDI
AT&T
JPMorgan
British American Tobacco (BAT)
n11
Yemeksepeti
Amazon
Insider
Porsche
Volkswagen
Tesla
Netflix
Tencent
PepsiCo
Hilton
VF Corporation
SAP
IQVIA
Visa
Mastercard
Principaux dossiers
- Provides ongoing advice to Yemeksepeti and Yemekpay on a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on e-commerce, consumer law, and data privacy issues.
- Provides ongoing advice to Hotelbeds on e-commerce, internet law, and data privacy issues.
Gökçe
Gökçe houses a team of 'masters of technology regulations', and has a strong track record in the fintech sector. Key areas of instruction for the group include digital payments, blockchain and cryptocurrency matters, as well as advising on cybersecurity, e-commerce, data protection and cloud computing cases. Bedii Kaya and Görkem Gökçe co-head the practice, in which Yagmur Yollu and Elif Aksöz are key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Görkem Gökçe; Ali Paslı; Bedii Kaya
Autres avocats clés:
Yagmur Yollu; Elif Aksöz
Les références
‘Gökçe is a reputable law firm with a strong command of technical issues in the field of technology and the diversity of their views in the field of technology.’
‘They are masters of technology regulations.’
‘They have a thorough awareness of the legal, regulatory, and technological facets of the fintech ecosystem. They display excellent professionalism and offer high-quality legal services.’
Principaux clients
Gram Games
Data Market
SocialTradeX
Doğuş Technology
Vision Technology
iLab Holding
DDTech
Dijital Kurye
Endeksa
Figopara
Mars Neobank
Deel
Workhy / mukellef.co
Swipeline
Transferchain
Immfly
Codeway
Motul
Idesse
HiVC
Inveo
Gedik Investment
NeoAuvra
Kenthaş (Şişli Municipality City Services)
Robomotion
RNV Analytics
EA Force
Trendbox
Arabam.com
Hangikredi.com
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Codeway, an app development studio in Turkey, with all matters pertaining to information and network security, internet regulations, and IT compliance.
- Advising NeoAuvra, a health-tech company, on compliance matters.
Gün + Partners
Gün + Partners routinely provides support on data protection and privacy matters; practice co-head Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumus has extensive experience in advising clients from a broad range of industries on data protection regulations and often assists with compliance matters concerning the development of new applications. Okumuş co-heads the practice with Hande Hancar, and Yalçın Umut Talay has expertise in telecoms and internet law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş; Hande Hançar
Autres avocats clés:
Yalçın Umut Talay
Les références
‘They are a good and sizeable team. They are also very capable.’
Principaux clients
Zynga Games
Toros Tarım
Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership
Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership is well placed to advise on a wide spectrum of IT and telecoms work. The group has a solid track record in handling cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence, mobile payment systems and regulatory issues for a client roster of major companies, including IBM and Huawei. The team is jointly led by Yucel Hamzaoglu, Batu Kınıkoğlu, and Melike Hamzaoğlu. Nur Güler is very experienced in advising on data protection and e-commerce matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yücel Hamzaoğlu; Batu Kınıkoğlu; Melike Hamzaoğlu
Autres avocats clés:
Nur Güler
Principaux clients
IBM
Huawei
Nestle
Chery Automotive
AstraZeneca
Novartis
SAS
Hilton
HP
Eczacıbaşı Holding
Demirören Holding
Bayer
Mapfre
TEB Arval
Marubeni
TAV
Borusan Holding
Getir
Logo
Robert College
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Huawei on the launch of big data and AI-supported local cloud service Huawei Cloud in Turkey, and provided support on cloud, internet, electronic communications, and data protection regulatory compliance issues.
- Advised IBM on a retainer basis on all aspects of technology law, including data protection and privacy, cloud regulations, telecommunications, and payment systems.
- Assisted Nestle and its group with a data protection compliance audit matter.
Moroglu Arseven
Moroglu Arseven is well-placed to advise on the full spectrum of IT and telecom matters, from internet regulatory issues and smart contracts to e-commerce and cybersecurity. Fintech is a key area of strength for the group, which has established expertise in assisting with cryptocurrency and online payment matters. Practice head Burcu Tuzcu Ersin brings experience in assisting start-ups with investment matters, and Ceylan Necipoğlu handles IT and data protection issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Burcu Tuzcu Ersin
Autres avocats clés:
Ceylan Necipoğlu
Paksoy
Paksoy has a solid track record in advising on e-commerce and competition law matters, among other areas, and is also recognised for assisting with M&A transactions for clients in the software and technology sectors. Stéphanie Beghe Sönmez and Sera Somay co-head the practice; Sönmez brings expertise in data protection and cybersecurity issues, and Somay handles regulatory work pertaining to the fintech sector. Merve Kurdak and Zeynep Toma are names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stéphanie Beghe Sönmez; Sera Somay
Autres avocats clés:
Merve Kurdak; Zeynep Tom; Melisa Sevinç
Les références
‘Merve Kurdak and Melisa Sevinç are great at navigating the complexities of the Turkish filing requirements.’
‘The Paksoy team is professional, dedicated, and result oriented.’
‘The work was handled very professionally and with short turnaround times.’
Principaux clients
Audi
Equinix
Farfetch
Fresenius Medical Care
LiveCommerce
M.B.I.S.
QNB Finansbank
Samsun Yurt Savunma
Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Audi on a data project involving the deployment of dash-cam equipped vehicles in Turkey.
- Advised Fresenius Medical Care on information security and data localisation issues relating to the manufacturing of medical devices.
- Advised QNB Finansbank on information technology agreements for the licensing of a digital banking solution.
ADMD/Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office
The team at ADMD/Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office has extensive experience in acting for software entities, internet service providers, and telecoms clients in a broad range of IT and telecoms matters. The practice is led by the duo of Orhan Yavuz Mavioglu and Kerim Gurlemez; the former garners praise as a 'stand out legal advisor with exceptional expertise in IT matters', and the latter has an excellent track record in assisting with telecoms regulatory issues and internet law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Orhan Yavuz Mavioglu; Kerim Gurlemez
Les références
‘Orhan Mavioglu is a stand out legal advisor with exceptional expertise in IT matters. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest technology trends enables him to provide valuable assistance and guidance in this ever-evolving field.’
‘ADMD is very easy to work with and very dependable. They are very fast with answers and the solutions they offer are easy to understand and implement.’
‘Orhan is always readily available to support and provide clear guidance. He has seasoned expertise and a steady hand in uncertain matters for all IT matters.’
Principaux clients
Al Tayer Group
Amdocs
BICS Telecom
Guyerler
IFS
Jato
Lexmark
Ligman
Muk International
National Instruments
PFM
Sagemcom
Stary
Telecom Italia
Typhoon Defence
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Telecom Italia regarding the development of an IoT global service and restructuring of local cloud services.
- Advised Stary on copyright compliance issues and IT content sourcing.
Aksan Law Firm
Under the leadership of Melih Aksan and Alper Onar, the team at Aksan Law Firm regularly advises on venture capital matters within the IT and telecoms space, and is sought after by clients to handle investments into tech start-ups. The group is equally strong in representing investment firms, banks, crypto asset exchange providers and e-money institutions in mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alper Onar; Melih Aksan
Autres avocats clés:
Merve Kütükçüoğlu Karpuzcu
Les références
‘They are competent and have high availability.’
‘Alper Onar is result oriented and has very good team coordination.’
‘The team’s standout for its experience and professionalism.’
Principaux clients
Phitech Biyoteknoloji Bilişim A.Ş.
Popile Medya A.Ş.
Albaraka Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. (Milvus)
Binance / BN Teknoloji A.Ş.
Amber Group / Whalefin Turkey Teknoloji A.Ş.
Monster Bilgisayar Teknoloji Ürünleri Anonim Şirketi
Livzym Biyoteknoloji Araştırma Geliştirme Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Maxis Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Yenilikçi GSYF (MentalUP)
Neo Portföy Yönetim A.Ş. Simya I Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Fonu (Searover)
IUGO Teknoloji A.Ş.
Principaux dossiers
- Provided consultancy services to Monster Bilgisayar Ürünleri Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi.
- Provided consultancy services to BN Teknoloji A.Ş. owned by Binance Global.
- Provided consultancy services to IUGO Teknoloji A.Ş. concerning an investment into the company.
Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci Law Firm
Ayca Arancı, Tuna Cakırca Engur, and Gamze Çiğdemtekin Özer jointly head the IT practice at Cigdemtekin Cakirca Aranci Law Firm. Engür has extensive experience in IT and telecoms matters, with particular strength in payment services and blockchain issues, while Özer acts on related M&A deals and Arancı advises IP-related matters within the IT and technology sectors. Başak Güneş brings expertise in advising on data protection.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ayça Arancı; Tuna Çakırca Engür; Gamze Çiğdemtekin Özer
Autres avocats clés:
Başak Güneş
Principaux clients
Mikro-Tasarim Elektronik San. Ve Tic.A.Ş.
Almiva Mühendislik SAN. ve TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.
ASO Teknopark A.Ş.
ADDPARK ILERI MÜHENDISLIK TEKNOLOJILERI A.S. (BTECH)
SPP42 Yazılım Geliştirme ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti.
Kuartis Teknoloji Bilişim Mühendislik Araştirma Geliştirme ve Danişmanlik Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Kuartismed Medikal Araştirma Geliştirme Danişmanlik Eğitim Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
The İzmir Network and Innovation Centre (İzmir NIC) Project
Mikro Biyosistemler A.Ş.
Cellsway Limited
Kimola Veri Teknolojileri A.Ş.
ODTÜ Teknokent Yönetim A.Ş. (Middle East Technical University Technopolis)
Verifone Elektronik ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti. (Verifone Turkey)
eBay Turkey (Gitti Gdiyor Bilgi Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. – eBay’s Turkish subsidiary)
Further Network
Panaroma Bilişim Teknolojileri
Edenred Turkey
ODTÜ MEMS Researcher Centre
ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Okulları A.Ş.
Barko-Med Elektronik Ticaret A.Ş.
Brensan Enerji Savunma San ve Tic. A.Ş.
KAREL Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
TRLINSTRUMENTS Proses ve Ekipman Teknolojileri Geliştirme Tasarım Üretim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
TOBB ETÜ Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (TTO)
İzmir Biyotıp ve Genom Merkezi (“İBG”)
TARLA-Turkish Accelerator and Radiation Laboratory in Ankara
Andar Elektromekanik Sistemler Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Arvento Mobil Sistemler A.Ş.
BAMA Teknoloji Tıbbi Cihazlar Danışmanlık Sağlık Bilişim San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Packupp Teknoloji Yazılım ve Lojistik San. A.Ş.
Onlayer Bilişim Teknolojileri A.Ş.
Doğu Karadeniz Özel Eğitim Hizmetleri Tic. A.Ş. (“TED Trabzon Collage”)
Akdaş Döküm Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş (“Akdas”)
Yüksel Kompozit Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi (“Yuksel Kompozit”)
EBİ Elektronik Bilgisayar İnşaat Ve Turizm Yatirim Ticaret Ve Sanayi Anonim Şirketi (“EBI”)
Moonlight Aydınlatma Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Heper”)
EnglishCentral Eğitim Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi (“English Central”)
Mass Makina Sanayi İnşaat Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“Mass Makina”)
Albinasoft Yazilim Bilişim Teknoloji Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“Albinasoft”)
Ekstrametal Döküm İzabe Ve Makina Sanayi İthalat İhracat Ticaret Limited Şirketi (“Ekstrametal”)
Ankara Sanayi Odası 1.Organize Sanayi Bölgesi Müdürlüğü (“ASO 1 OSB”)
Ankara Sanayi Odası 2.Organize Sanayi Bölgesi Müdürlüğü (“ASO 2 OSB”)
Eptim Elektrik İnşaat Ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi (“Eptim”)
Emge Elektro Mekanik Gereçler Endüstrisi Anonim Şirketi (“Emge”)
Doğuş Kozmetik Gida İnşaat Turizm Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“Dogus Kozmetik”)
İNDES MÜHENDİSLİK SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ (İndes)
TRABTECH MEDİKAL İLERİ TEKNOLOJİLER ANONİM ŞİRKETİ (TRABTECH)
Earfit Akustik ve İleri Teknolojiler Tic.San.A.Ş.
Organize Tavukçuluk ve Yem Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“OZHENYEM”)
Principaux dossiers
- Providing legal consultancy to İzmir Biyotıp ve Genom Merkezi relating to over 20 start-up companies practicing in the gaming industry, software development, and logistics.
- Acted as counsel to TOBB ETÜ Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (TTO) on contracts, technology transfer procedures and day to day business.
- Assisted VeriFone with licensing, IT litigation, third party supplier contracts, and regulatory matters.
Gen Temizer
Full-service firm Gen Temizer is well placed to assist IT and telecoms clients with a broad range of matters, including related M&A transactions, IP issues, data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Ebru Temizer heads up the practice. Other key practitioners include Ceren Ceyhan and Yağmur İpek Özen, whose workloads include advising on IT law and data protection.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ebru Temizer
Autres avocats clés:
Ceren Ceyhan; Yağmur İpek Özen
Principaux clients
Amadeus
Amazon
Dream Games
Eureko Insurance
GenFleet Therapeutics
Hadi Yazılım
Imerit
Jitterbit
Kering
Libra Softworks
Meta
OneWeb
Pia Bilisim
Propertyfinder
Soleo Communications
Tivo
Unifonic
Principaux dossiers
- Advised iMerit, an AI data solution company, on the acquisition of a Turkish AI company.
- Advised OneWeb on the establishment of a Turkish subsidiary for Network Access Associates Limited.
- Advising Amazon Web Services on various IT regulatory matters.
Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law
With offices in Istanbul and Ankara, Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law is well placed to act for telecoms operators and software companies in mandates. Cybersecurity, e-commerce, software licensing, and data protection issues are prominent in the team’s workload. Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu heads up the practice with Yavuz Selim Günay, who stands out for his ‘exceptional expertise in technology law‘, and is well versed in advising on high-value technology contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yavuz Selim Günay; Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu
Les références
‘Yavuz Selim Günay has exceptional expertise in technology law. His in-depth knowledge and practical approach have consistently impressed us.’
‘Günay Erdoğan Law Office is one of the best in Turkey in technology and related fields. The team is skilled, knowledgeable and pragmatic in every sense. They are very fast and very enthusiastic about finding solutions.’
‘Günay Erdoğan Law Firm truly stands out as a top choice for any tech company.’
Principaux clients
Ak Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.
Amz Çözümleri Bilgisayar Yazılım Elektronik Ticaret ve Danışmanlık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
Bioanalyse Tıbbi Malzemeler Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
Double Zero Gıda A.Ş.
Dürümle Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Gazi Teknopark Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesi Kurucu ve İşletici A.Ş.
Hamle RF Elektrik ve Elektronik A.Ş.
ISG (Information Services Group)
IY Holding GmbH
MİA Teknoloji A.Ş.
Nokta Savunma ve Bilişim Teknolojileri A.Ş.
Nokta Yatırım Holding A.Ş.
Ovabi Teknoloji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Rateme, Inc.
Tripy Mobility Teknoloji A.Ş.
Türkiye Ürün İhtisas Borsası A.Ş. (TÜRİB)
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership
Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership's team is perhaps best known for its expertise in handling corporate and M&A transactions concerning the IT and telecoms sectors. The practice is jointly led by the triumvirate of Kayra Üçer, Ufuk Yalçın, and Deniz Tuncel. Gizem Tokgöz is a key contact for advising on data protection, e-commerce, and telecoms law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kayra Üçer; Ufuk Yalçın; Deniz Tuncel
Autres avocats clés:
Gizem Tokgöz
Principaux clients
Cocus AG
Fresh Del Monte Produce
CAPCOM Co., Ltd
The Procter & Gamble Company
Gebr. Knauf KG
Husky Injection Molding Systems
Cariad SE
Baymak Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Hewlett Packard Teknoloji Çözümleri Ltd. Şti.
Marriott International, Inc.
Dyninno Group Ltd.
Bloomberg
BIQ Yazılım Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
GIC Private Markets Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Cocus AG, a German based software company, on its business model for voice calling, SMS, and data transfer services.
- Acted for Hewlett Packard Teknoloji Çözümleri Ltd. Şti., the Turkish subsidiary of American IT company Hewlett Packard, concerning data protection issues.
- Acted as counsel to BIQ Yazılım Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. (BIQ) on the client’s day-to-day legal needs, which primarily included IP-related matters.
SRP-Legal
SRP-Legal continues to handle a high volume of IT and telecoms matters for internet providers, financial institutions and communication platforms, and has strength in assisting fintech sector entities with regulatory compliance work, among other areas. Practice head Cigdem Ayozger Ongun has expertise in e-commerce, payment services, and internet law matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cigdem Ayozger Ongun
Autres avocats clés:
Deniz Erkan
Principaux clients
Meta Platforms Inc. (U.S.)
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaskanligi Finans Ofisi (Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Finance Office)
Huawei Telekomunikasyon Dis Ticaret Limited Sirketi (China)
Ozan Elektronik Para Anonim Sirketi (UK)
Paynet Odeme Hizmetleri Anonim Sirketi (India)
Gantek Teknoloji Bilisim Cozumleri Anonim Sirketi
Fibabanka Anonim Sirketi
Blockchain Türkiye Platformu (“BCTR”)
Turk Sanayicileri ve Is Insanlari Dernegi (Turkish Industry and Business Association, “TUSIAD”)
Teknolojide Kadin Dernegi (Association of Women in Technology, “Wtech”)
NomuPay Odeme ve Elektronik Para Hizmetleri Anonim Sirketi (UK)
NN Hayat ve Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (Netherlands)
Orange Business Turkey Bilisim Anonim Sirketi (UK,France)
Sabancı Dijital Teknoloji Hizmetleri Anonim Sirketi
Felixo Teknoloji ve Yazilim Anonim Sirketi (UK)
The ChangeGroup International (Netherlands)
Globizi Elektronik Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi (UK)
Principaux dossiers
- Providing legal advice to Meta Platforms, Inc. regarding regulatory issues pertaining to a technology-focused cross-border project.
- Assisting Orange Business with a wide range of technology-related legal services, concerning the client’s day-to-day operations.
- Advising Huawei Technologies on a number of legal issues relating to Turkish technology law, arising from the client’s day-to-day operations.
TURUNÇ
Kerem Turunç leads TURUNÇ's team, which brings extensive experience in assisting clients with potential investments in technology and software companies. The group's workload includes advising on IT laws, IP rights, regulatory requirements, and data protection, among other matters. İltem Dokurlar is a key contact for digital asset managers, software developers, and payment companies. Naz Esen regularly assists with fintech sector issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kerem Turunç
Autres avocats clés:
İltem Dokurlar; Naz Esen; Beste Yıldızili Ergül
Les références
‘The Turunç team has extensive experience supporting the development of fintech solutions for clients. They merge legal, technological and financial expertise.’
‘Kerem Turunç is a tech-savvy lawyer. He’s very in tune with global developments. His international background, global network and experience in representing venture capital funds is extremely useful.’
‘The industry is really a fast-paced one and the team at Turunc is always abreast of the developments. They have always offered new angles to the matters and have been spot on in addressing potential problem areas.’
Principaux clients
Kuika
Boğaziçi Ventures
TÜSİAD
Bursa Eskişehir Bilecik Development Agency (BEBKA)
Letoonia
Arya Women Venture Capital
DeepZen
Caffè Nero
Camper Shoes
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Boğaziçi Ventures on all its investments, all of which involve regulated technology-driven ventures.
- Acting for Arya Women Venture Capital on various investments, all of which involve technology-driven ventures.
- Assisted TÜSİAD with the review and update of all of its data privacy compliance and documentation relating to its website and electronic members platform.
YAZICIOGLU Legal
With an excellent reputation for being 'a go-to law firm for IT and data protection matters' in the Turkish market, YAZICIOGLU Legal is very experienced in handling, among other areas, data transfer matters and regulatory issues. The team is led by Bora Yazıcıoğlu, who garners praise as 'one of Turkey's lead data protection voices'. Kübra İslamoğlu Bayer is singled out for her contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bora Yazıcıoğlu
Autres avocats clés:
Kübra İslamoğlu Bayer
Les références
‘Bora Yazıcıoğlu is a lawyer with significant knowledge and legal experience, especially in the fields of personal data protection and IT.’
‘The lawyers working in the team consist of experts in their fields. Their professional knowledge and experience are sufficient.’
‘The technical knowledge that the team of lawyers have is impressive. The team is also very talented at explaining the complex legal matters in a very understandable way.’
Principaux clients
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Acer
UJet
HotelBeds
Chegg, Inc.
UiPath
Credit Europe Bank
Tüpraş
Hopi
Boyner Büyük Mağazacılık
Beymen
Mavi Jeans
Fuddy
Biblos Resort Alaçatı
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Zoom Video Communications, Inc. on Turkish Data Protection Law matters and regulatory issues regarding Over-the-Top Communication services.
- Advised Acer on Turkish Data Protection Law issues.
Güner Law Office
Under the leadership of Burcak Kurt Bicer, the team at Güner Law Office is well versed in advising on data protection and compliance due diligence matters in the IT space. Biçer brings expertise in handling the transfer of international data. Uğurkan Şeber left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Burçak Kurt Biçer; Eren Ertem
Principaux clients
Huzur Radyo TV AS (Fox TV)
Microsoft Mobile Turkey (formerly Nokia Turkey)
HTC
ICANN
Vibrantz Technologies Inc
Veolia Water Technology Solutions
Konecranes OYJ
Warner Bros Discovery
Forcepoint Holdings International Limited, Forcepoint Turkey Siber Güvenlik Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
Avient Turkey
Deezer S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising ICANN on day-to-day legal matters in Turkey, as well as compliance with Turkish Personal Data Protection legislation.
- Advising Vibrantz Technologies Inc. on compliance with Turkish Personal Data Protection legislation and registration with the Data Controllers’ Registry Information System (VERBIS).
KOKSAL & PARTNERS
At KOKSAL & PARTNERS, the 'remarkable' team stands out for its 'deep knowledge and expertise in IT and telecommunications law'. The group is also very experienced in providing consultancy services to clients. Mehmet Ali Köksal and Sezin Burcu Özdamar co-head the practice. Yavuz Selim Dicle brings experience in handling data protection and privacy regulations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mehmet Ali Köksal; Sezin Burcu Özdamar
Autres avocats clés:
Yavuz Selim Dicle
Les références
‘Mehmet Koksal has demonstrated exemplary behavior in providing legal services effectively by meeting our requests instantly and taking quick action.’
‘Their deep knowledge and expertise in IT and telecommunications law are unparalleled.’
‘What truly distinguishes them is their ability to provide tailored solutions. This level of personalized attention and commitment to our success is a quality we highly value.’
Principaux clients
Togg (Turkey’s Automobile Enterprise Group Industry and Trade Inc.)
KentKart
Turkcell
3DS (Dassault Systèmes S.A.)
Metis Computer Systems
TNB Technology
PAPEL Technology
PAPEL Elektronic Money
Drivee
GovernID
Digitheta
24 Solutions
Bilişim
MaestroHub
Beefull
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted PAPEL Elektronik Para with obtaining an operational license from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) to provide electricity payment services.
- Provided data protection compliance consultancy services to TOGG.
NAZALI Attorney Partnership
Led by Ayşe Ülkü Solak, the team at NAZALI Attorney Partnership handles a wide spectrum of IT and telecoms matters, including outsourcing, data breach and compliance issues. Cloud services, cryptocurrency and blockchain matters are also prominent in the group's workload. Tuğçe Gelir is singled out for her contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ayşe Ülkü Yalaz
Autres avocats clés:
Tuğçe Gelir
Les références
‘They acknowledge and pay attention to the client’s needs and skillfully guide us towards compliance throughout all of our operations. Their deep level of knowledge and experience on data protection matters makes them stand out.’
‘They are incredibly responsive, attentive and solution oriented.’
Principaux clients
HotelRunner Group – HotelRunner Bilgi Teknolojileri Ticaret Anonim Şirketi & HotelRunner Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi & Saas Hospitality Limited
GMM Services – GMM Services Yazılım Hizmetleri Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Tchibo – Tchibo Kahve Mamülleri Dağıtım ve Pazarlama Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Miele – Miele Elektrikli Aletler Dış Tic. ve Paz. Ltd. Şti.
Fujifim – Fujifilm Dış Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Daikin – Daikin Isıtma ve Soğutma Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Ticket – Edenred Kurumsal Çözümler Anonim Şirketi
ATRADIUS Group – Atradius Crédito y Caución S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros and its Turkish subsidiary & Atradius Collections B.V.
Bayındır Healthcare Group – BAYEK Tedavi Sağlık Hizmetleri ve İşletmeciliği A.Ş. & BAYEK Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Hizmetleri ve İşletmeleri A.Ş. & PENTA Tıp Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
İş Leasing – İş Finansal Kiralama Anonim Şirketi
Bilim İlaç – Bilim İlaç Sanayii ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Euro Gıda – Euro Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Principaux dossiers
- Providing legal consultancy services to a subsidiary of a global technology group in Turkey, including advising on IT infrastructure and outsourcing services.
OZDAGISTANLI EKICI ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP
The TMT practice at OZDAGISTANLI EKICI ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP regularly assists clients from the technology, IT, fintech and automotive sectors with a range of matters; practice head Burak Ozdagistanli fields expertise in handling privacy and data protection issues. Other key practitioners to note are Sumeyye Uçar and Bensu Ozdemir.
Responsables de la pratique:
Burak Ozdagistanli
Autres avocats clés:
Sumeyye Ucar; Bensu Ozdemir
Les références
‘They have a very practical approach when advising clients. They recognise business realities and suggest appropriate solutions.’
‘Burak Ozdagistanli is excellent. He’s responsive, available and business-minded.’
‘They are very professional and helpful.’
Principaux clients
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Reckitt Benckiser
Audi AG
Supercell
SHEIN
Amway
Valve GmbH
Inter IKEA Systems BV
Booking.com
Zegna
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Electronic Arts
SharkMob
Expedia Group
Hotels.com L.P.
Wix.com
PAG (Porsche AG)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Valve GmbH on data protection matters in Turkey.
- Assisted Audi AG with matters pertaining to a mobile application, including data protection and geodata issues.
Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office
Pelister Atayilmaz Enkur Law Office's 'knowledgeable' team has a solid track record in handling corporate-related matters in the IT sector. Key areas of instruction include e-commerce, M&A transactions and investment issues. The practice is co-led by Emre Atayilmaz, Senem Saraç, Gokhan Enkur, and Kerim Pelister.
Responsables de la pratique:
Emre Atayilmaz; Senem Sarac; Gokhan Enkur; Kerim Pelister
Les références
‘They are very responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘The partners are easy to reach and provide fantastic support.’
Principaux clients
United Textiles Company (UTG)
Almodo
Teknasyon
Datalogic
Ralph Lauren
Komet Noatum
Softwareone
Collecturk
Rebul
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Komet Noatum with its compliance program relating to the Turkish Data Protection Act.
- Advising Almodo on compliance issues under the Turkish Data Protection Act.
Solak & Partners Law Firm
Solak & Partners Law Firm's IT offering includes advising on software and mobile applications and outsourcing projects, and the team is also adept at handling a wide range of fintech work, including e-wallets and licensing issues. Elçin Karatay, Mutlucan Solak, and Begüm Ergin are the practice heads.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elçin Karatay; Mutlucan Solak; Begüm Ergin
Principaux clients
VeriPark (UK, Canada, US, Turkey, Belgium, UAE, India)
Logo Software
ELogo
Teknasyon
Quick Sigorta
BiLira
Maher Holding
QPay E-Money and Payment Systems
Cenoa
Paribu
Ava Labs
Debite.io
GoStudent
Fongogo Crowdfunding
StartupMarket
Paribu Ventures
Pangolin
SnapMuse
CDAA (Certified Digital Asset Advisor)
SnailTrail
Kadir Has University
Global Agency
RiskActive
Hostamedia
FinTR (Financial Innovation and Technology Association Turkey)
Arya Women Investment Platform
CryptoIndexSeries
The Mindstone
GoGlobal Advisory
Şeffaf Yönetim
Fox Education
Stoken
Corpus Sigorta
Quick Finans
Akat Bilişim
Tabim Bilisim
Kirpi Advertisement
Blockchain Labs OU
Principaux dossiers
- Advised VeriPark on a strategic alliance with Mambu, offering expertise in fintech and software legal matters.
- Advised Cenoa on its global launch, including handling regulatory, commercial, and contractual issues.
- Acted for Paribu Ventures regarding investments into various technology companies.
Ünsal Law Firm
At Ünsal Law Firm, the practice is led by the triumvirate of Burçak Ünsal, Mert Yaşar, and Kaan Özdemir; the trio bring extensive experience in handling e-commerce, artificial intelligence and compliance matters. The group is also noted for its capabilities in advising on privacy and data protection regulations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Burçak Ünsal; Mert Yaşar; Kaan Özdemir
Principaux clients
Diageo Turkey (Mey | Diageo)
Airties
Becton Dickinson Turkey
Omron Turkey
Togg
ISG – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Mikro Group Companies (Mikro Yazılım, Paraşüt Yazılım, Zirve Yazılım, Shopside, Muhasebetech, Mevzuattr)
Videomite
Kapital Medya Group
Plaza Premium Global & Artture Turkey
Turkish Law Blog
Öykü Dialogue International
Socios & Chiliz
Inflow Network
Insider
Carbonaires
EgeMoney
BiLira
Dell EMC Turkey
Bybit Turkey
İnci Holding
Vakko Group
Izmir Development Agency
Dentsu Aegis Turkey
Faydasıçok Holding
Şenpiliç
Teknasyon
Tatilbudur
MUBI
CJICM Logistics – Çaba Misnak & Ibrakom
Huobi MENA
HubX
Probit
Tedi
Colony
Carny NFT Marketplace
Vauld
Virtual I
Slash Web3 Technologies
Wamo
Chanify
Direcon / Coniun
Doğuş Teknoloji
Meta Venture
Bonded (24 Saatte İş)
Xsights Research & Consultancy
Uservision
Paratica
NFT Tual LLC
Dr. İsmail Koçak – Clinic
Ventur Gümrük
Plastichain
İş Girişim
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Diageo Turkey on a retainer basis and provided daily advice on the data management, technology, legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments.
- Advised Airties on a retainer basis and provided daily advice on the data management, new technologies, telecoms, legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments.