Noted for its ‘exceptional responsiveness, commercial mindset, and deep technical knowledge’, Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein advises clients on e-commerce, telecoms and IT law. The team has comprehensive experience in privacy and data protection matters, advising on GDPR and local data laws. Can Sözer assists clients on IP, M&A and life sciences issues. Ecenur Etiler and Ecem Elver are experts in regularly work on cross-border data protection matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Esin's IP Tech team is full of talented, solution-oriented, smart lawyers that know their fields and the industry well.'
  • 'Berfu Öztoprak is a standout. She has amazing communication skills, knows the industry extremely well, and always delivers business-oriented, solid advice.'
  • 'Ecenur Etiler is an exceptional lawyer. She has immense knowledge of privacy and telecommunication laws, and is especially brilliant in delivering cross-practice advice.'
  • ‘What makes this practice unique is its ability to combine deep legal expertise with a highly pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. The team not only understands the legal framework but also the business context in which clients operate.'
  • ‘They stand out for their exceptional responsiveness, commercial mindset, and deep technical knowledge.'
  • ‘The Esin Attorney Partnership does a fantastic job of summarizing laws and applying them to our business. The attorneys are responsive and give clear advice. They are excellent at issue spotting and drafting key documents.’

Key clients

  • Pinterest
  • Apple
  • Disney
  • Expedia
  • VF Corporation
  • Yemeksepeti
  • HSBC
  • Google
  • Walmart
  • Storytel
  • Sephora
  • Hotelbeds

Work highlights

Assisted VF with its three undertaking letter applications before the Turkish Data Protection Authority regarding cross-border data transfers.
Providing ongoing legal assistance to Yemeksepeti including advice and assistance with requirements under e-commerce, privacy, consumer protection and other regulatory requirements.
Providing ongoing legal assistance to TikTok regarding access blocking requests, objection to access blocking decisions and privacy compliance gap analysis.
Practice head

Can Sözer

Other key lawyers

Ecem Elver; Berfu Öztoprak; Ecenur Etiler