Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership has an excellent compliance advisory practice with expertise in a wide variety of regulated industries, regularly advising both international and Turkish corporations and conglomerates on multijurisdictional compliance work. In particular, the group is praised for its ‘strong command of IT law, data protection regulations, and emerging legal frameworks surrounding digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity’. The practice is overseen by Melike Hamzaoğlu, Batu Kınıkoğlu, who is a go-to advisor for global corporations on a variety of compliance and regulatory issues, and the ‘exceptional advisor’ Yucel Hamzaoglu, who has extensive experience in the regulated sectors and with multi-jurisdictional compliance programmes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is a group with strong communication skills, and they are experts in their field.'
- ‘The team is known for its approachable, responsive manner and remains readily accessible throughout engagements, which fosters trust and strong client relationships.'
- ‘Yücel Hamzaoğlu and Batu Kınıkoğlu both bring extensive experience and deep expertise in data privacy and technology law.’
- ‘What truly sets this firm apart is their hands-on approach, deep expertise, and meticulous attention to detail.'
- ‘This practice distinguishes itself with a strong combination of deep legal expertise and a highly client-oriented approach.'
- ‘Yücel Hamzaoğlu stands out as an exceptional advisor whose combination of expertise, strategic thinking, and approachability sets him apart from competitors.'
Key clients
- Vodafone Samsung IBM Huawei HP Siemens Swissotel Hilton Hotels Mapfre Insider Bayer Eczacıbaşı Holding Borusan Holding TEB Arval Brisa Kordsa ETI Borusan Otomotiv SEM Internet Services Robert Collage Bahçeşehir University Bahçeşehir School Dilek Holding StratejiCo Arvento Mobile Systems
Work highlights
Advising Vodafone on the rollout of its global PDPR project, covering data governance, risk mapping, and compliance integration.
Advised Samsung on legal and technical compliance of its e-commerce platform.
Advising a pharmaceuticals and life sciences group on the Türkiye leg of its cross-border data compliance program, including data mapping, transfer structuring, and vendor contracting across 13 jurisdictions.
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Practice head
Melike Hamzaoğlu; Batu Kınıkoğlu; Yucel Hamzaoğlu