Praised for its ability to deliver ‘end-to-end compliance support that integrates legal, tax, audit, competition, labour, and IT expertise’, NAZALI Attorney Partnership has a highly skilled compliance practice that advises a broad range of national and multinational corporations across multiple sectors. The team is co-led by Ayşe Ülkü Yalaz, a seasoned practitioner in the tech and regulatory compliance space who ‘stands out for her strategic vision and leadership in navigating complex compliance and tech matters’, and competition expert Metin Pektaş. Tuğçe Levi is also a key contact for compliance work, especially data protection.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are particularly strong in handling full-scope compliance projects and audits, where they provide clear, solution-oriented guidance tailored to complex regulatory landscapes.'
- 'They consistently go beyond a narrow legal perspective to deliver solutions that are workable, sustainable, and strategically valuable.'
- 'The team’s strength lies in its ability to deliver end-to-end compliance support that integrates legal, tax, audit, competition, labour, and IT expertise, providing clients with holistic and practical solutions.'
- ‘Ayşe Ülkü Yalaz brings unmatched strategic vision and depth of expertise to the team. She has a unique ability to manage complex matters and align legal advice with our business priorities.'
- 'Tuğçe Levi combines deep technical knowledge of data protection and technology law with a business-focused, practical mindset.'
- ‘What sets this practice apart is its genuine commitment to understanding clients’ needs and delivering tailored legal solutions with precision and care.'
- ‘The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and proactive in anticipating our needs, which sets them apart from many other firms.’
Key clients
- Samsung C&T Corporation
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Haleon (Glaxosmithkline Group)
- Henkel
- Fujifilm
- Asus Computer
- Leaseplan / Ayvens (Société Générale Group)
- Edenred (Ticket Restaurant)
- Atradius Group
- Daikin Group
- Miele
- Tchibo
- Haribo
- Maxion Wheels (Maxion Inci)
- Alshaya Group
Work highlights
Advised Henkel on competition law compliance in Türkiye, delivering strategic consultancy, tailored training, and dawn-raid preparedness to ensure alignment with local regulations and to effectively manage regulatory complexities in the Turkish market.
Advised TCHIBO on competition and data protection compliance, including dawn-raid simulations, on-site audits, e-commerce compliance process design, and ongoing advisory across retail operations.
Provided strategic compliance advice to MAXION İNCİ on the legal evaluation and management of its ethics hotline system, ensuring alignment of both internal and group-level processes with applicable local regulatory requirements.
Practice head
Ayşe Ülkü Yalaz; Metin Pektaş
Other key lawyers
Tuğçe Levi; Begüm Solak Ekler