Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law is praised by clients as ‘a standout compliance practice that blends technical legal expertise with a deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory risk’. The group is experienced in both Turkish and international compliance frameworks, and regularly advises on investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, data protection and competition issues, especially in sectors such as tech, finance, energy, pharma, retail and manufacturing. The team is co-led by IT and tech specialist Yavuz Selim Günay who advises on corporate governance, anti-bribery and corruption and regulatory risk management, and competition expert Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu who is seasoned in regulatory compliance and data protection.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A standout compliance practice that blends technical legal expertise with a deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory risk.'
- ‘The practice is exceptional for its depth and breadth. What sets the team apart is its ability to approach compliance not only as a legal obligation but as a strategic business function.'
- ‘Their ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, actionable guidance is a key differentiator compared to other professionals in the market.'
- ‘The practice stands out for its ability to deliver legally sound, business-conscious solutions that are tailored to the client’s operational environment.'
- ‘Yavuz Selim Günay stands out with his hands-on, pragmatic style. He has an exceptional ability to simplify complex regulations — whether in data protection, competition law, or corporate governance — and translate them into concrete steps that companies can actually implement.'
- ‘Emre Subaşı strikes a balance between technical accuracy and practical insight. He understands the challenges businesses face on a daily basis and shapes his advice in a way that feels relevant and realistic rather than abstract.'
Key clients
- Türkerler Holding Anonim Şirketi
- Karacalar Nakliyat Otomotiv Geri Dönüşüm Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
- In4s Girişim Yazılım Danışmanlık A.Ş.
- Cloud Seller Russia
- Kuantum Siber Güvenlik Yazılım İnternet Bilişim Sistemleri Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Lider Sistem Teknoloji Yazılım Tasarım Mühendislik İthalat İhracat Limited Şirketi
- Concern Worldwide
- Humanx Global AŞ
- Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V.
- Tavuk Dünyası Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Organization for People in Need (PIN)
- Rectus Medikal Ürünler ve Sağlık Hizmetleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive compliance and competition advisory services to a hospitality group, including the design of an anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) framework, workplace safety protocols, GDPR/KVKK data protection compliance, and sector-specific regulatory alignment for hospitality operations in Türkiye.
Delivered end-to-end compliance consultancy to a publicly traded technology company, ensuring its domestic and cross-border transactions complied with merger control requirements, ICT sector regulations, and intellectual property laws.
Following successful representation in a concluded multi-party investigation before the Turkish Competition Authority, designed and implemented a sector-specific competition compliance programme for the client, including risk mapping, dawn raid simulation, and targeted training for management and sales teams in the medical devices sector.
Practice head
Yavuz Selim Günay; Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu
Other key lawyers
Emre Subaşı