Technology and Innovation

Technology-Driven Transactions and Contracts

We combine our interdisciplinary experience with expertise across all legal fields to provide comprehensive, strategic, and reliable legal counsel to our clients, effectively managing complex legal matters. We advise on high-value technology transactions including joint ventures, R&D collaborations, licensing, technology transfers, and M&A and support clients in other sectors that are intensive users of advanced technologies, such as banking (FinTech), healthcare (HealthTech), and manufacturing (Industry 4.0). We draft, review, and negotiate all technology-related agreements, including software development and license agreements, SaaS, cloud services, hardware supply and maintenance contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), outsourcing contracts, cybersecurity service agreements, blockchain-based solutions, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

E-Commerce

We provide legal counsel to online marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and digital service providers in the retail and consumer products sectors on compliance with consumer protection law, advertising standards, electronic payment systems, and Turkish e-commerce legislation. Our legal support includes establishing compliant e-commerce websites, managing commercial electronic communications, drafting terms of use and sales agreements, structuring return and withdrawal policies, and ensuring compliance with pricing and advertising regulations.

Technology Mergers and Acquisitions (Tech M&A)

With our extensive experience and rich history of national and international transactions, we expertly represent founders, buyers, and investors in the technology sector in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and sales. Our work, particularly in areas like FinTech and SaaS, includes structuring and negotiating share and asset transfers, conducting IP and IT-specific due diligence, and managing administrative approval processes, including those for foreign investment and the Competition Authority.

Digital Platforms and Content Regulation

We provide legal counsel to online platforms, marketplaces, and digital content providers on liability for user-generated content, content moderation, access blocking and content removal procedures, and consumer protection. Our legal consultancy extends to designing and implementing notice-and-takedown mechanisms, creating content moderation policies, and providing legal guidance on liability risks arising from user reviews, social media posts, and digital advertising.

Electronic Communications

We advise companies in the electronic communications sector on licensing, authorization, infrastructure sharing, access obligations, and relations with regulatory authorities. We support telecom operators, internet service providers, and digital communication platforms in areas such as compliance with ICTA regulations, consumer rights, tariff and contract regulations, network security, and data retention obligations.

Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Emerging Technologies

We advise clients working with artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, and other emerging technologies on liability, regulatory compliance, data management, and contractual structuring. By monitoring best market practices, we help our clients anticipate future challenges and establish flexible legal frameworks that support innovation in the face of both national and international regulations. Our AI practice combines deep technical understanding with expertise in data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and emerging AI-specific regulations, providing clients with innovative legal solutions.

Geospatial Data and Map Compliance

We provide dedicated legal support to technology companies, geospatial data providers, and platform operators subject to map certification requirements under Turkish law, including the production, publication, and sharing of geospatial data. Our support includes advising on the legal prerequisites for obtaining and renewing map production and publication licenses, preparing and reviewing the documentation required for certification applications, structuring data sharing and licensing arrangements in compliance with national geospatial regulations, and counseling clients on cross-border restrictions applicable to the transfer of geographic and cartographic data. We also support international technology companies including those operating navigation, mapping, satellite imagery, and location-based services, whether delivered through in-app or in-vehicle systems in navigating the administrative approval processes required to operate lawfully in Turkey, and in managing ongoing compliance obligations with the relevant regulatory authorities.