Leveraging ‘deep know-how in technology and data privacy matters’, YAZICIOGLU Legal specialises in e-commerce, consumer protection and technology transfer issues for domestic and international clients. The firm is also well-versed in artificial intelligence matters, especially related to cybersecurity. Bora Yazıcıoğlu leads the practice, focusing on data protection matters concerning framework creation and crisis response.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They really stand out for their deep know-how in technology and data privacy matters and their quick, reliable follow-up. We value their practical, business-minded approach and steady communication, which makes the whole process smooth and stress-free compared to many other firms.’
  • ‘Their risk based approach helps us to navigate the complex regulatory environment. We can decide what's best for our company considering the risk/benefit of several options they cleverly come up with.’
  • ‘Bora Yazıcıoğlu has a strong voice in the tech law area. He can start and lead public conversations in favour of his clients. His dispute resolution background definitely helps in his advisory work.'
  • ‘Bora Yazıcıoğlu and his team provide responsive, assured advice, and are always aware of the latest legal developments.’
  • ‘Bora Yazıcıoğlu has been synonymous with data protection in Turkey for the best part of nearly two decades, and leads from the top.'
  • ‘The practical approach to the local regulatory framework is almost unique in Turkey.’
  • ‘Yazıcıoğlu Law Firm is always one step ahead for us, both because of the experience of its team and because it sees our company as a business partner rather than a customer.’
  • 'Bora Yazıcıoğlu is possibly the most knowledgeable and pragmatic advisor in this area I have encountered.'

Key clients

  • Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
  • Reddit
  • Workday
  • Levi’s & Dockers
  • Loreal
  • Stanley Black & Decker
  • Ziff Davis
  • Acer
  • UiPath
  • Cerus
  • Keros Therapeutics
  • Avalyn Pharma
  • Koc Group
  • Hopi
  • Boyner
  • Mavi Jeans

Work highlights

Advising Levi’s on the transfer of personal data of Dockers employees and customers to Authentic Brands Group as per the transfer of Dockers' business to Authentic Brands Group.
Advising Workday on its negotiations of agreements with its global customers for the data transfer abroad of personal data of Turkish data subjects.
Advising Coinbase on information security requirements in the Turkish crypto sector.

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Practice head

Bora Yazıcıoğlu