The ‘highly effective and responsive’ team at ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law contains specialists in data protection and privacy matters, advising leading tech companies based across the globe. The firm is well-versed in e-payment, telecoms, cloud services and media matters. Gönenç Gürkaynak, who advises on website agreements and dispute resolution matters, leads the team alongside Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen, who advises on internal investigations, data privacy and compliance. Noyan Utkan is instructed on media, telecoms and data protection issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team, especially in the areas of Data Protection and Privacy, is highly effective and responsive. They are instrumental in helping us navigate Türkiye’s evolving data privacy framework and in providing responsible, solutions-oriented counsel for our customer and partner-facing services.'
- ‘The team are defined by their strong responsiveness and commitment to practical solutions. They consistently demonstrate the ability to quickly grasp our needs and adapt their advice to fit our specific operational and commercial requirements.'
- ‘Very practical advice and excellent knowledge of the retail markets.’
- ‘Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen and her team are excellent and very clear in their advice!’
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Vonage Holdings Corp.
Work highlights
Advising Google LLC on developments concerning proposed amendments to Law No. 5651.
Assisting Google LLC, Google Cloud EMEA Ltd, Google Ireland Limited, and Google Reklamcilik with the preparation, signature, and submission of Standard Contracts for the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad.
Advised Google LLC on whether a proposed system of identity verification could be made a requirement for current employees, taking into account the Data Protection Authority’s guidelines on processing national ID documents and biometric data.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gönenç Gürkaynak; Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen
Other key lawyers
Noyan Utkan