Gün + Partners is proficient in the full spectrum of media and entertainment matters, including television, film, sports, advertising, digital media and online platforms. Praised as ‘the leading advertising and intellectual property firm in Turkey’, the group has significant capabilities in both transaction and litigation aspects of media sector work, as well as in regulatory compliance and government relations. Co-leading the team, Hande Hançar provides advisory and litigation support to clients in a wide range of media sectors, and TMT practitioner Uğur Aktekin, described as a ‘giant in the field’, has extensive knowledge of advertising and media law. The ‘terrific’ Baran Güney is a notable specialist in consumer law.
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Media and Entertainment, Intellectual Property
Position

Managing Associate

Career

Baran Güney is a managing associate in Gün + Partners and he has been working for the firm since 2013. Baran is focused on intellectual property and technology, media & telecommunication practice areas of Gün + Partners.

Baran’s practice concentrates on civil and criminal IP litigation, as well as unfair competition and domain name conflicts, representing clients in cancellation, invalidation, infringement actions and other civil court actions and domain name ADR/UDRP proceedings, filing for interlocutory and precautionary injunctions, negotiating and drafting co-existence, settlement and licensing agreements. Baran is also involved in anti-counterfeiting criminal litigation cases, specifically advising and assisting the clients in pharma sector

Within the scope of the technology, media & telecommunication working group Baran provides support to clients with respect to consumer law particularly for labeling and product liability issues, for commercial communication and advertising issues, data protection issues and ensuring that their products and services are compliant with the applicable regulatory regime.

Languages
English, Turkish, French
Memberships
Istanbul Bar Association
Education

2021, Faculty of Law, Bilgi University, İstanbul LL.M
2013, Faculty of Law, Galatasaray University, Istanbul LL.B

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The leading advertising and IP firm in Turkey.'

    ‘Uğur Aktekin is a giant in the field. A Superstar.'

    'Hande Hançar is an amazing advertising lawyer, knowledgeable and practical.'

    'Baran Güney is terrific. Super engaged.'

    ‘Excellent lawyers, specialist advice, clear advice, great sector knowledge and expertise, timely advice.’

    ‘Gun & Partners is an incredibly strong law firm on all matters of IP law, which makes them eligible for global clients like partner up on litigation and IP law matters.'

    'They ask smart questions and have a business-friendly approach.'