Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli has a ‘high level of expertise in regulatory and compliance matters’ that spans all key sectors in Turkey. The group has extensive experience conducting internal investigations for both domestic and international clients, including high-profile regulatory inquiries, criminal investigations and prosecutions, as well as civil disputes, and also has considerable capabilities in data privacy, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, and competition law. All overseeing the practice, Okan Demirkan, Maral Minasyan, İnci Karcılıoğlu, Neyzar Ünübol and Begüm Biçer İlikay are key contacts for compliance matters.
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- ‘What makes them stand out is not just their knowledge of regulations, both local and international, but the way they adapt this knowledge to each client’s real-life challenges. They don’t overwhelm you with theory; instead, they give clear and workable solutions that can actually be implemented within a company.'
- ‘Okan Demirkan is one of the most dependable and knowledgeable compliance lawyers I have had the chance to work with in Turkey. He combines strong technical expertise with a very practical, solution-driven mindset, which makes his advice both clear and actionable.'
- ‘The team was extremely responsive and timely throughout our cooperation. The work they have delivered showed a high level of expertise in regulatory and compliance matters.’
- ‘Bahar Esenturk is highly skilled and knowledgeable in all matters related to personal data protection and international data transfers.'
- ‘The team represents a combination of deep sector expertise, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to innovation.’
- ‘The team is consistently highly professional and provides a quality service, demonstrating a high level of performance and high competency.'
Key clients
- Arkel
- Dover Corporation
- Hitachi Energy
- Prinzhorn Group
- PVH Corporation
- Tencent
- Timus Siber Güvenlik Teknolojileri
- Dikey Vitamin (Supplementler)
- Duracell
- Flora (former Upfield)
- Gratis
- Gucci
Work highlights
Advising Duracell Turkey on its compliance with Turkish personal data privacy law and competition law.
Advising Gratis on its compliance with Turkish competition law and conducting competition law training sessions.
Advising Prinzhorn Group and its three Turkish subsidiaries on their compliance with Turkish personal data privacy law, with particular focus on data processing activities.
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Practice head
Okan Demirkan; Maral Minasyan; İnci Karcılıoğlu; Neyzar Ünübol; Begüm Biçer İlikay