Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli provides a key service to its clients, helping them navigate complex areas of regulation and challenging investigations. The team operates in several important sectors, including the financial, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and energy industries. The group’s broad capabilities include anti-corruption, white-collar crime, competition, and employment matters. Tailored compliance programmes are a key method employed by the team’s lawyers to support their clients. Okan Demirkan has a strong track record in investigations related to various regulatory and anti-corruption allegations. İnci Karcılıoğlu provides vital day-to-day support to a range of multinational clients. Clients from the luxury goods, retail, pharma, and media sectors frequently entrust Maral Minasyan with their challenging compliance matters.
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‘People are well educated with a lot of experience. Collaboration is high level.'
‘I have had the opportunity to work with Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı Law Firm on various projects across different industries, many of which were highly complex.'
- 'The team’s strengths in compliance lie in their ability to foresee potential challenges and offer proactive risk management strategies.'
- 'Compared to other firms, Kolcuoğlu Demirkan Koçaklı distinguishes itself in the compliance practice through its industry-specific knowledge and a highly collaborative approach.'
‘Okan Demirkan stands out as a leader in the compliance field (particularly internal investigations, anti-corruption, corporate disputes), known for his deep understanding of anti-corruption and regulatory frameworks both in Turkey and globally.'
'Begüm Biçer is a highly skilled attorney whose expertise in compliance and regulatory matters is unmatched.'
‘Built on a strong foundation in ethics and compliance, the firm provides strategic, solution-focused services.'
‘What sets this team apart is their ability to understand client needs and provide strategic solutions. They excel in flexibility and results-driven approaches.'
Key clients
- Shin-Etsu
- Kalimbassieris Maritime
- Çiçeksepeti
- Bunzl
- QTerminals
- Duracell
- People Center Inc.
- Helen Doron Effective Learning
- Boyner Group
- Uber
Work highlights
- Advised Shin-Etsu on its Turkish affiliate’s compliance with Turkish anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations
- Advised Kalimbassieris Maritime on its compliance with Turkish personal data privacy law.
- Represented Duracell Turkey in an investigation initiated by the Turkish Competition Authority
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Okan Demirkan; Maral Minasyan; İnci Karcılıoğlu
Other key lawyers
Neyzar Ünübol; Begüm Biçer İlikay; Ali Tunçsav