Firms To Watch: Compliance

Karaduman & Esin Law Firm was established in May 2022 after Filiz Toprak Esin joined what was previously Karaduman Law firm; she arrives with a well-known compliance practice.
NSN Law Firm has a focus on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors, assisting with all relevant issues of regulatory compliance therein.
Established in May 2021, Uzun & Keskin Law Firm is a popular choice for technology companies but also acts for clients from other sectors. Data protection compliance is a key strength but it also advises on regulations relating to e-commerce, cybersecurity and fintech.
Vona Law Firm assists both multinational and domestic clients with a range of compliance issues and has strengths in the pharmaceutical sector and employment law.

Firms in the Spotlight Compliance

Bozoglu-Izgi Attorney Partnership

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Bozoğlu-İzgi also advises its multinational clients on direct selling and multi-level marketing law in Turkey. The firm advises its clients on their day to day business activities in relation to various matters including but not limited to permission procedures, distribution contracts, promotion activities, custom controls and product liability. Its experience in the regulatory area also …

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Compliance in Turkey

Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki

Full-service firm Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki has an established client list of multinationals which look to the regulatory and compliance team for assistance navigating the legal framework of their respective industries. The practice covers all aspects of a compliance mandate, from white-collar irregularities to regulatory compliance and sector-specific issues. The department is well integrated into the rest of the firm, as part of its ‘one-stop shop’ offering to clients. As head of the firm’s competition, public policy and regulation team, Şahin Ardıyok is the primary contact and has extensive experience in a range of investigations. Co-heading the team is Bora Ikiler, who has represented clients in corruption and bribery issues, as well as in AML investigations, competition law and data protection. Transactional-focused senior partner Selim Keki also plays a role in overseeing the department. Senior associate Armanç Canbeyli is one of the stand-out junior lawyers in the market.

Practice head(s):

Selim Keki; Şahin Ardıyok; Bora İkiler


Other key lawyers:

Armanç Canbeyli


Key clients

JTI


L’Oreal


Work highlights


  • Assisting JTI with a comprehensive compliance review and mock dawn raid using state-of-the-art remote technologies.
  • Advising L’Oreal on conducting a competition compliance program with respect to the mass cosmetic products division.

ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law

ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law focuses on anti-corruption and data privacy advice for a client base of multinationals and leading Turkish conglomerates. Dovetailing with its market-leading competition practice, the practice is adept in both investigations and preventative advice with respect to various regulatory bodies. Gönenç Gürkaynak and Ceren Yıldız spearhead the team; The former draws on extensive experience of competition authority investigations to advise on other contentious regulatory matters, while Yıldız has a particular focus on pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory, e-commerce, and payment services regulatory.

Practice head(s):

Gönenç Gürkaynak; Ceren Yıldız


Key clients

Google


YouTube LLC


Twitter Inc.


Automattic (WordPress.com)


Work highlights


Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein

Practice head Yalın Akmenek, ‘one of the best lawyers in compliance practice in Turkey‘, and senior associate Gökçe Serez, a ‘dedicated, knowledgeable problem solver‘, are the main contacts in the compliance team at Esin Attorney Partnership, a Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein. To facilitate a broad offering to its eclectic client base, Akmenek and Serez work closely with the firm’s other departments; in internal investigations they coordinate with the litigation, white-collar, data privacy, employment and competition departments. This investigations work is the standout strength of the team, however its services also include monitoring the regulatory landscape for clients, and improving the corporate governance structure of corporations.

Practice head(s):

Yalın Akmenek


Other key lawyers:

Gökçe Serez


Testimonials

‘We had a direct contact with senior associate Gokce Serez. Gokce was very responsive and helpful throughout the process. In the end we were quite happy with the performance of her and other team members.’

‘Esin Attorney Partnership is so far the number one law firm in Turkey. I work with them almost in every matters, M&A, financing, compliance, General legal advice etc. All the associates at each level are chosen very carefully, they choose top tier law students as interns. All the attorneys have indebt knowledge of legal matters and give valuable legal advice. Their client treatment is extremely good.’

‘Yalin Akmenek is one of the best lawyers in compliance practice in Turkey. He is smart, business minded, responsive and have excellent legal and communication skills.’

Key clients

Ethics and Reputation Society (TEID)


Work highlights


  • Advised and provided guidance to a global cryptocurrency exchange platform during their potential acquisition of a Turkish crypto service provider company on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering compliance matters in light of the recent changes regarding the crypto sector and the anticipated amendment to the Turkish AML regulations.
  • Acted for a global construction company in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development investigation of alleged bid rigging.
  • Advised an international bank on the difficulties of operating in Turkey face while trying to comply with international sanctions implemented by foreign states or international organizations, as well as adhering to the Turkish banking regulations and sanctions regime.

Gün + Partners

Gün + Partners fields a business crimes and anti-corruption practice which is a reliable choice for assistance with investigations in a variety of regulated sectors. The client base primarily features multinationals with operations in Turkey who instruct the team when regulatory bodies start investigations, but also on day-to-day compliance and registration with the relevant authority. Four lawyers jointly coordinate the department: Beril Yayla Sapan, who became a partner in October 2021, has employment law expertise and regularly advises on white collar crime, compliance, and legal audits; Barıs Kalaycı is an experienced business crime and anti-corruption expert; Özge Atılgan Karakulak leverages her IP litigation expertise and extensive knowledge of life science sectors in advises on regulatory matters for clients in that sector; and 2021 partner appointment Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş focuses on data protection matters. Former practice co-head Filiz Toprak Esin departed to set up her own firm in May 2022.

Practice head(s):

Barış Kalaycı; Özge Atılgan Karakulak; Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş; Beril Yayla Sapan


Other key lawyers:

Asena Aytuğ Keser; Dicle Doğan


Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli

Faced with an increasingly aggressive landscape of regulation, clients of Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli look to its ethics and compliance, data privacy and competition teams for assistance across the full range of work, be it day-to-day advisory or regulatory investigations. The practice is also noted for its support to clients in introducing compliance programs, including ethics and compliance training, with follow-up support on implementing new frameworks. Okan Demirkan, who is ‘very proactive in the compliance space in Turkey‘, co-leads the department alongside 2022 partner appointment Maral Minasyan, an expert in data privacy and employment law. Managing associate Begüm Biçer İlikay and senior associate Selin Balkır Erçin are both praised by clients as ‘very experienced in compliance related areas‘.

Practice head(s):

Okan Demirkan; Maral Minasyan


Other key lawyers:

Begüm Biçer İlikay; Ali Tunçsav; Cansu Duman; Selin Balkır Erçin


Testimonials

‘The firm provides tailor-made legal solutions to us for matching our structural legal requirements. The team especially considers legal advices and services being functional, practical and effective which we are grateful.’

‘KDK is a well known law firm in the compliance area in Turkey. I know that very talented and hard working team members have been recruited in the last few years, which has helped KDK deliver high quality service to the client. KDK as a firm is very active in the well known associations in Turkey such as Ethics and Reputation Society and Transparency International Turkey.’

‘Okan Demirkan is very proactive in the compliance space in Turkey. I know that he recruited very good team which has enabled him to provide high quality service to the client. Okan is one of the pioneers in respect of understanding and analyzing impact of anti-corruption related extraterritorial laws and regulations (such as FCPA, UKBA, Sapen II) in Turkey.’

‘Okan Demirkan who was the lead of the said project team was exceptional in leadership skills. He was precise and decisive. He motivated his team and saw that they deliver results exceeding the client’s expectations, timely and with high reliability.’

‘We think potential clients would wish to know that Kolcuoglu Dermikan Kocakli is a lawn firm that fulfills the interest and concerns of your company. As a client, we can get quick, proper and right guidance.’

‘We get counsel from Maral Minasyan on legal issues about data protection and knowledge on the subject, solution oriented working, researching abilities, professionalism, punctuality, being ambitious on the subjects makes her unique.’

‘The team has very unique expertise on their area which was combined with high collaboration level. We work with all counterparts like teammates – kind of relationship beyond a usual agent and client interaction.’

‘All members are very responsive with high collaboration level. Whenever we need consultancy on a specific subject, we receive high quality feedback in a very short time.’

Key clients

Costa Crociere S.p.A


Gratis


Avalara


Axpo


Hugo Boss


Vito


Marsh & McLennan Companies


Fresenius Kabi AG


UL LLC


GEA Group AG


Iyzico


The Boston Consulting Group


Superdry


Bunzl Plc


Work highlights


  • Advised Bunzl and its Turkish subsidiary on their compliance with Turkish personal data privacy legislation.
  • Advised Turkish cosmetics retailer Gratis on its compliance with the advertising and price tag regulations.
  • Advised Axpo and its Turkish subsidiary on their compliance with Turkish personal data privacy legislation.

Moroglu Arseven

Seen by clients as ‘one of the pioneers‘ in the area of compliance law, Moroglu Arseven‘s team in this area acts in the gamut of investigations, as well as helping clients develop their compliance organisation and strategy, and their approach to risk mitigation. Burcu Tuzcu Ersin is recognised as ‘a top-notch practitioner whose experience covers a broad range of proactive and contentious support across industry sectors‘; she co-heads the department with tax specialist Ertunç Şirin, transactions-focused Seyfi Moroğlu, and Benan Arseven, who advises on a wide range of regulatory compliance and related risk mitigation.

Practice head(s):

Burcu Tuzcu Ersin; Ertunç Şirin; Seyfi Moroğlu; Benan Arseven


Other key lawyers:

İpek Ünlü Tık; Burak Baydar; Burcu Güray; Ceylan Necipoğlu


Testimonials

‘Good industry knowledge and awareness.’

‘Responsive to emails and a good level of senior input where appropriate.’

‘Burcu Tuzcu Ersin has great industry insights and knowledge.’

‘Moroğlu Arseven is a very well-known law firm in Turkey and has made significant investments in the compliance area for a long time. Therefore, they built a well-established brand and standing compared to their competitors. Compliance has still been in the stage of development and Moroğlu Arseven is one of the pioneers in the sector.’

‘Burcu Tuzcu Ersin is the lead partner at Moroğlu Arseven related to the compliance function. In the joint projects we were involved, I was able to observe that she has very deep knowledge and experience in a wide range of compliance-related areas such as corporate crime, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, occupational fraud, and corporate governance.’

‘From a compliance perspective, their key strength is experience in providing advice and counsel in both proactive and contentious contexts.’

‘Burcu Tuzcu Ersin is a top-notch practitioner whose experience covers a broad range of proactive and contentious support across industry sectors.’

‘Key compliance law firm for multinational companies in Turkey. Very responsive and provide practical and business-oriented advice in an efficient manner.’

Work highlights


Bener Law Office

Bener Law Office has an international focus and its compliance and data privacy team acts as day-to-day advisors to multinationals in a range of industries, with retail and digital technologies being areas of recent increased activity. Amazon was among a number of new clients instructing the practice in 2021/22. Practice co-head Batuhan Şahmay led advice to them on data privacy issues concerning employees and employee candidates, supported by associate Naz Ergörün. Oya Özarslan leads the department with Şahmay and draws on over 20 years’ experience, solely in compliance and risk management.

Practice head(s):

Oya Özarslan; Batuhan Şahmay


Testimonials

‘Compliance team has been assisting us with data privacy compliance project and our day to day data privacy queries. We are greatly satisfied with their services.’

‘We mostly work with Batuhan Şahmay and Naz Ergörün and we are very happy with their legal performances.’

‘Bener is highly responsive, responses provided are practical and very easy to understand. They have extensive knowledge about our sector and legal matters.’

‘We are quite happy with the services of the compliance team including Batuhan Şahmay and Naz Ergörün.’

‘Team consists of highly qualified and up-to-date professionals whom you can rely on.’

‘Our contact is heavily concentrated on her subject matter. She’s reachable and always satisfactory when we need professional advice.’

‘The team is always quick to reply and reachable. They never miss a deadline and are prompt, resourceful, and thorough. The team has diverse expertise and never fails to assist with different legal matters.’

‘There are people who specialize in different subjects in the team. This allows you to get support in every subject. It is also very good that they make timely returns and communicate these returns in detail. It’s also good that they are flexible about working with international companies – especially in relation to language.’

Key clients

Banvit Bandırma Vitaminli Yem Sanayii A.Ş.


Regus Yönetim Hizmetleri ve Danışmanlık A.Ş.


Amazon


Philips Ev Aletleri Tic. A.Ş.


Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij NV (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)


JUSTEM


McKinsey


CMH Co. Ltd.


Randstad Work Solutions İstihdam ve İnsan Kaynakları Ltd. Şti. / Randstad Search And Selection Personel Seçme ve Yerleştirme Ltd. Şti.


Mastercard Europe SA


Michael Page International Nem İstihdam Danışmanlığı Limited Şirketi


Mitsubishi Electric Turkey Elektrik Ürünleri A.Ş.


Schlumberger Overseas S.A.


Siska İnşaat Taah. Mimarlık ve Mühendislik A.Ş.


Ejder Kimya İlaç Danışmanlık San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Skopbio Laboratuvarları Ltd. Şti.


Segmentify Yazılım A.Ş.


Ricoh Turkey Baskı Çözümleri Ltd. Şti.


Intersport Atletik Mağazacılık ve Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.


Arute Solutions Yazılım A.Ş.


NormaTurkey Bağlantı ve Birleştirme Teknolojileri Sanayi Ticaret Limited Şirketi


Brita Turkey Su Çözümleri Ltd. Şti.


KRM Yönetim Danışmanlık A.Ş.


Velux Çatı Pencereleri Tic. Ltd. Şti.


Rollic Games Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama A.Ş.


Work highlights


  • Advised Schlumberger Overseas in relation to data protection compliance matters.
  • Advised Amazon in relation to data protection compliance matters.
  • Advised Philips Ev Aletleri Ticaret in relation to data protection compliance matters.

Bozoglu-Izgi Attorney Partnership

Bozoglu-Izgi Attorney Partnership is the go-to destination for companies needing advice on the regulatory landscape of Turkey’s pharmaceutical industry. Elvan Sevi Bozoğlu heads the practice, drawing on ‘unique experience in life sciences‘, and regularly supports multinational companies including direct selling, and manufacturers of consumer products in the sector. Her team, ‘who are all very knowledgeable in their own fields‘, includes managing associate Deniz Özder Erler, who oversees the life sciences group, and senior associate Ata Umur Kalender, who supports the healthcare, regulatory, anti-corruption, and data privacy practice groups. Necdet Can Artüz left for an in-house role at Ford Otosan at the beginning of 2023.

Practice head(s):

Elvan Sevi Bozoğlu


Other key lawyers:

Deniz Özder Erler; Ata Umur Kalender; Berat Memiş


Testimonials

‘Their interpretive skills make them unique particularly for combining their expertise in health law and current practice.’

‘They have a very high level of expertise. At the same time, the people I communicate with are people who have leadership characteristics, developed communication skills and are solution-oriented individuals.’

‘The team has a deep knowledge on regulatory compliance, and provides a pragmatic and hands-on approach tailored for the client.’

Key clients

Acino


Motolas


Numil


AbbVie


Aksigorta


Astellas


AstraZeneca


Banvit & BRF


Bausch and Lomb


Bayer


Biomarin


Edding


Herbalife Nutrition


İ.E. Ulagay


LR Health and Beauty


Luna Pharma UK


Merck


Nivea Beiersdorf Turkey


Proceutica


Santa Farma


Work highlights


  • Advising Proceutica on all compliance matters relating to its transition to a full-service pharmaceuticals company, including drafting all related standard operation procedures, designing the data privacy and protection blueprint, and acting as the compliance department of the new establishment.
  • Advising Bauch & Lomb on changes to medical device regulations in Turkey and compliance with wider sector regulations.
  • Advising İ.E. Ulagay on regulatory and legal matters including pharma regulations and complex contracts subject to detailed regulatory rules on manufacturing.

BTS & Partners

A market leader in Turkey’s IT and telecoms space, BTS & Partners excels in compliance matters relating to those industries, covering data protection issues, as well as heavily related subsectors, such as fintech and e-commerce. Its familiarity with the sector differentiates it from more general corporate support from other departments, encouraging a number of tech sector multinationals to instruct the firm across related practice areas. Compliance work is co-led by three partners: doyen of TMT law Yasin Beceni; Zeynep Ünlü, who is especially strong in the IT sector; and Tuğrul Sevim, ‘one of the most skilled lawyer in the payment services field in Turkey‘. Managing associate Melis Mert receives considerable client praise for her work in the data protection field, while senior associate Erdem Aslan regularly counsels his clients on issues spanning licence application and telecoms regulations arising from local authority requirements.


Practice head(s):

Yasin Beceni; Tuğrul Sevim; Zeynep Ünlü


Other key lawyers:

Erdem Aslan; Melis Mert; Miray Muratoğlu; Müge Minareci


Testimonials

‘What clients want is to get answers to their questions. BTS (in particular Melis Mert) is giving you this. I’m really appreciate their responsiveness and to the point answers.’

‘Melis Mert is one of the most outstanding data protection Turkish lawyers that I’ve worked with.’

‘Very responsive team and excellent communication with regard to requests for assistance in multijurisdictional projects.’

‘Miray Muratoğlu and Müge Minareci have provided extensive and reliable advice throughout the various projects and created a great working atmosphere.’

‘BTS team is providing quality and timely services in terms of our data privacy compliance area. Their support differs from other external consultants as they know our company well, respects the characteristics of our company processes and provides tailor made legal consultancy according to our needs.’

‘They provide efficient, quick and informative legal service in the areas of financial technology, payment services. They are covering every aspect of the matter regarding our questions. People are highly reachable and skilled.’

‘BTS Partner Tuğrul Sevim is one of the most skilled lawyer in the payment services field in Turkey. He is working closely with regulatory bodies.’

‘BTS & Partners has a legal team with a very strong level of legal knowledge and experience not only in Türkiye but also in the other markets especially the US and the EU.’

Key clients

Baxter Turkey Renal Hizmetler Anonim Şirketi


BioNTech SE


Doğuş Holding A.Ş.


Garanti Ödeme Sistemleri Anonim Şirketi


Koç Holding A.Ş.


LinkedIn Corporation


Mastercard Europe SA


Mercedes-Benz Türk Anonim Şirketi


Microsoft Bilgisayar Yazılım Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti.


QNBPAY Teknoloji ve Bilişim Anonim Şirketi


Sodexo Avantaj ve Ödüllendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş.


Snap Inc.


Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.


Work highlights


  • Advising Biontech on its efforts to comply with the Turkish privacy regulations.
  • Assisting Mastercard with compliance of their payment security and business insight products with Turkish laws from the perspective of a wide spectrum of regulations, including competition, fintech and data protection.

CBC Law

CBC Law was established in 2020 and fields a proactive compliance department that support clients in complying with specific sector regulations, as well as more general business procedures. The pharmaceutical sector is a particularly strong area for the team. Kemal Altuğ Özgün oversees the practice and is well-versed in the design and implementation of tailor-made compliance programmes for major multinational businesses.

Practice head(s):

Kemal Altuğ Özgün


Testimonials

‘Team of Çetinkaya always a client oriented group of professionals. One of the first companies in Turkey which started to implement a global compliance and KYC standards. Also team is implementing a gender equality in all levels.’

‘Kemal Altuğ Özgün is a talented lawyer who understands the needs of his clients. He was also very successful at communicating with our workers which enabled the training to be more efficient.’

‘Çetinkaya compliance team consists of highly educated consultants who have legal backgrounds and their seniorities vary which makes a unique diversity in terms of expertise. Compliance team appears to be dynamic, cooperative, solution oriented, up to date, practical as well as handling matters with holistic approach which enables the clients work smoothly within strict deadlines. Services are provided within a reasonable budget.’

‘Leader of the compliance team (Altuğ Özgün) is one of the consultant of a reputable Association (Turkish Ethics and Compliance Association) on the very subject and has significant experience within different industries and regions. As per his career achievements, he can sense the nature of the client, detect the lacking requirements, come up with a tailor made plan and detailed procedure which will directly fit the corporate structure of the client.’

‘Çetinkaya compliance team consists of highly educated consultants who have legal backgrounds and their seniorities vary which makes a unique diversity in terms of expertise. Compliance team appears to be dynamic, cooperative, solution oriented, up to date, practical as well as handling matters with holistic approach which enables the clients work smoothly within strict deadlines. Services are provided within a reasonable budget.’

‘Leader of the compliance team (Altuğ Özgün) is one of the consultants of a reputable Association (Turkish Ethics and Compliance Association) on the very subject and has significant experience within different industries and regions. As per his career achievements, he can sense the nature of the client, detect the lacking requirements, come up with a tailor-made plan and detailed procedure which will directly fit the corporate structure of the client.’

Work highlights


Cukur & Partners

Cukur & Partners has an established practice in the field of compliance and is sought out by international clients and companies with Turkish subsidiaries. Its workload includes advising on regulations relating to corporate governance, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, environment, the prevention of modern slavery. The team has noted a recent uptick in instructions from technology clients. İrem Soyman Alevok is the key name.

Practice head(s):

Devrim Çukur; İrem Soyman Alevok


Other key lawyers:

Ezginaz Çalışır: Ayça Kortel; Damla Davran Işlak


Erdem & Erdem Law Office

Erdem & Erdem Law Office provides comprehensive advice to clients on data privacy regulations in Turkey. As part of its broader competition and compliance department, the firm also assists with anti-corruption and labour laws in a variety of sectors. Mert Karamustafaoğlu leads the team, supported by head of corporate law, Özgür Kocabaşoğlu, and managing associate Sevgi Unsal Ozden, who has a deep understanding of data protection and privacy.

Practice head(s):

Mert Karamustafaoğlu


Other key lawyers:

Sevgi Unsal Ozden; Özgür Kocabaşoğlu


Testimonials

‘The communication of the individuals is very strong and their response to the requests is positive and fast.’

‘Personal data protection is extremely important to us. Erdem & Erdem assisted us in modifying our procedures in accordance with recent decisions made by the personal data protection board and data protection legislation. Their compliance team helped us through this complicated process with a solution-oriented approach.’

‘We worked with Mert Karamustafaoglu and Sevgi Ünsal Özden. Mert is an excellent data protection expert. He is fast, knowledgeable and dependable. He managed the process with utmost diligence. Sevgi Ünsal Özden is so professional and always available. She knows how to explain complex subjects such as data protection and new legislation in simple terms. She is a good communicator.’

‘Erdem & Erdem covered two jurisdictions for us when handling an international privacy matter. The team has been pleasant to work with. They have a super understanding of data protection and commercial business aspects of a global acting company.’

‘Sevgi Ünsal Özden has a deep understanding of data protection and privacy questions. He provided exceptional advice on time and within budget.’

‘The compliance team for data protection law is lead by former Turkish Competition Authority officer Mert Karamustafaoglu, who is extremely multi functional, experienced and sophisticated. The compliance program conducted mostly via online platforms due to Covid restrictions, where necessary technology has been used and practiced by Erdem & Erdem efficiently.’

‘Legal assessment considering key elements of the business. Prompt response during all phases of legal advice request. Professional approach to the matter in subject. Building a kind and sincere relation with client.’

‘Erdem &Erdem is a highly reputable law firm. They assisted us on data protection legislation. Erdem & Erdem team did a great job. They are interested in establishing a long-term commercial relationship and has extensive knowledge of us and our sector. In terms of business information and legal support, the team is responsive and client-centred. What I find remarkable about them is their excellent sectoral expertise and deep knowledge on KVKK and GDPR.’

Key clients

Çolakoğlu Metalurji A.Ş.


Xiaomi Turkey Teknoloji Limited Şirketi


Livewell Giyilebilir Sağlık Ürün ve Hizmet ve Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.


Trigo Çözüm Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Trigo Group)


Ceva Logistics


Samsunspor Futbol Kulübü A.Ş.


Arvato


İş Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş.


Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş.


Şişecam


Feka Otomotiv Mamulleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.


Tohum Türkiye Otizm Erken Tanı ve Eğitim Vakfı ile Tohum Türkiye Otizm Erken Tanı ve Eğitim Vakfı İktisadi İşletmesi


International Chamber of Commerce


Göçtur Turizm Yatırım ve Ticaret A.Ş


Work highlights


  • Advised Çolakoğlu Metalurji on the inquiries related to the personal data processing activities along with preparing memorandums within this scope, and implemented an anti-corruption compliance program.
  • Advised Livewell Giyilebilir Sağlık Ürün on its day-to-day data protection inquiries.
  • Advised Göçtur Turizm Yatırım on the inquiries concerning the applicable data protection legislation, drafting and revising the necessary agreements, policies, and procedures.

Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants

The technology, IT and telecommunications sectors dominate the workload for the compliance practice group at Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants, including work within the very popular area of data privacy and cybersecurity. Practice head Zihni Bilgehan is an advisor on business management and development issues, overseeing relevant compliance matters. Legal director Burçe Çangir is particularly strong in contentious matters. Yusuf Mansur Özer  departed in May 2022 to a US firm.

Practice head(s):

Zihni Bilgehan


Other key lawyers:

Burçe Çangir


Testimonials

‘With regards to the compliance practice, they look at the case from all angles and advise on the most appropriate form of action. And in many cases, the answer isn’t necessarily straightforward. They are able to go beyond just saying yes or no.

‘They understand how their role fits within the broader goals and objectives of the customer.’

Key clients

Alarko Holding


Ali Raif Ilac Sanayi A.S.


CD Media Turkey


China Telecom


Dialog Semiconductor


DNV GL


Hapag Lloyd


Humanz AI


Turknet İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.


Managers, Charterers and the Owners of M/V Benitamou, Doun Kisen Co Ltd.


Meeting Point Turkey


Neler Bedava (Freegy)


Zenith Ship Management


Doun Kisen Co LTD


Work highlights


  • Advised China Telecom on telecoms licences in Turkey, as well as day-to-day matters concerning its local branch and subsidiary.
  • Advised a multinational video games company on data protection issues under human resources processes and procedures.
  • Advised a global video game developer on the data protection requirements under Turkish law.

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership‘s compliance work comes under the banner of its white collar crime and investigations department, a well-regarded team for handling cases of bribery, fraudulent tender practices, insider trading, and tax fraud, as well as FCPA and UK Anti-Bribery investigations. The firm’s dispute resolution practice is frequently engaged in criminal proceedings post-compliance review, while on the advisory side the department has recently assisted Global Exchange with its compliance with Turkish financial regulations. Ufuk Yalçın is the main contact on the contentious side, while Kayra Üçer is noted for compliance in transactional matters. Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen and Tolga Danışman are also frequently involved, with Yeşim Api Şamlı being a contact to note in the finance sector.

Practice head(s):

Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen; Tolga Danışman; Kayra Üçer; Ufuk Yalçın


Other key lawyers:

Yeşim Api Şamlı; Melike Gençalp


Key clients

Global Exchange


NGK Spark Plug Co.


Monster Energy


Work highlights


  • Assisting Global Exchange with its operations in Turkey in a highly regulated sector.
  • Assisting a client with a series of criminal and civil law cases initiated as a result of a fraudulent activity committed by a former employee.
  • Advising the Turkish branch of one of a global development banks on all its compliance related needs, including compliance with financing and employment legislation.

Moral | Kınıkoğlu | Pamukkale Attorney Partnership

Moral | Kınıkoğlu | Pamukkale Attorney Partnership‘s compliance department acts for a varied client base, assisting with regulatory compliance in industries such as finance and tobacco, as well as providing data privacy advice. Managing associate Bilge Binay Kanat provides support on the full gamut of matters. Since publication, Sertaç Kökenek left the firm.

Other key lawyers:

Bilge Binay Kanat; Aslı Kınsız


Key clients

STELLANTIS


Stoller Turkey


Syngenta Turkey


Eczacibaşi Consumption Products


Dentaş Dunapack Packaging -PRINZHORN GROUP


Barçin Sportswear


Gözalan Group


VOLKAN Firefighting Vehicles


YANMAR


TWIN


B&W SPIG


Elektra Elektronik


Work highlights


  • Assisting, via a UK-based international firm, a tobacco industry client with its semi-annual, annual and quarterly reports and conducts Q&As.
  • Advised a global consulting company on Turkish e-commerce law.
  • Assisting a Turkish conglomerate with its daily operations concerning the restrictions applied in foreign currency payments based on the the Communiqué on the Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency numbered 2018-32/45.