Combining ‘strong legal expertise with a deep understanding of data protection technology and compliance’, Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership supports clients in a wide range of industries in their data privacy matters, including compliance programme implementation and risk management advice. Areas of particular expertise include payment services, cryptocurrency, venture capital and fintech. Kağan Dora, who advises on data protection and IT matters, and Şahin Ardıyok, who supports stakeholders in the telecoms sector, lead the practice. Safa Cenanoğlu brings experience in dispute resolution matters. Neslihan Kasap advises on AI governance issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Mentions
Profile
Work Department
Intellectual Propoerty, Technology
Position
Partner, Head of IP, Data & Technology
Career
Kağan Dora is a well-known corporate lawyer in Turkey with comprehensive knowledge and experience in a number of sectors including, IT, defense, advertising, telecoms, media and entertainment. Kağan’s work in these areas have been recognized by leading legal directories such as the Legal500 including praise from his clients on his work in technology sector.
Prior to founding his own firm that has his name, Kağan Dora worked as in-house legal counsel and contract manager in Aselsan, a leading company in Turkish defense sector; and, he also held the role of legal counsel in the risk and contracts management department of Siemens Business Services/Turkey. During his tenure in Siemens Business Services, he took an active role in certain system integration and outsourcing projects in information sector.
He has been awarded with Clients’ Choice Award in 2016 by Financial Review in Information Technologies and Internet sectors. He provides project based and regular legal advice to many Turkish and international clients. Kağan also holds a CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) certificate on management of personal data in multinational companies.
Languages
Turkish, English
Memberships
Istanbul Bar Association, 2014
Education
Ankara University Faculty of Law (LLB, 1998)
Content supplied by Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'The team demonstrates strong collaboration, adapting processes to support efficiency across stakeholders.’
‘Safa Cenanoğlu stands out for his responsiveness and reliability. He has proven to be thorough and dependable, making engagements feel like a true partnership rather than a standard client-service relationship.’
‘They set themselves apart through their exceptional combination of expertise, responsiveness, and client-focused approach. Their key strength lies in their ability to swiftly grasp complex legal concepts and apply them effectively to our specific business context.'
‘Safa Cenanoğlu stands out for his remarkable ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. His approach is characterized by a rare combination of technical legal prowess and practical business acumen.'
‘Şahin Ardıyok is very responsive and solution oriented.'
‘Very knowledgeable about their industry, which enables them to deliver strategic recommendations closely tethered to our objectives.’
‘They combine strong legal expertise with a deep understanding of data protection technology and compliance.’
‘The team is very experienced and always easy to communicate with. With open and transparent communication, they have proven themselves as trusted advisors and collaborators who create a deep sense of trust in times of need.’
Key clients
- Envu Türkiye Agave Games Charlotte Tilbury mAy-I Tomra Recycle Wacker Chemie AG eXp Real Estate Fomo Games Glaxosmithkline Pharma ByteDance Pirelli Visable SA Unmaş Unlu Mamüller Galatasaray Sports Club B Lab Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. Giesecke+Devrient GmbH Ripple Labs Inc TMF Yönetim Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi eBay
Work highlights
Assisting Meta Platforms, Inc. with complying with privacy regulations.