Praised by clients for its ‘unwavering commitment to excellence’, the team at BTS & Partners exhibits deep bench strength across a myriad of areas, advising on compliance relating to data protection and privacy, particularly in relation to the storage of customer information. Jointly leading the team, TMT expert Yasin Beceni assists clients with IT risk analysis issues; Tuğrul Sevim has exceptional expertise in handling both contentious and non-contentious IT and telecoms mandates; Zeynep Ünlü acts for a number of non-governmental organisations (NGO), and domestic and international clients on IT regulations; and Erdem Aslan is known for representing cloud service providers in compliance mandates relating to launches. Melis Mert is noted for her broad knowledge of novel IT issues surrounding AI and digital assets.
Testimonials
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‘BTS &Partners' team consists of very competent, highly skilled, constructive and cooperative members. They provide comprehensive legal advice and assistance on all aspects of data protection, including registration and enforcement strategies.’
‘Tuğrul Sevim has extensive knowledge on Data Protection and IT related legal issues, and is always available. Kaan Can Akdere is particularly competent in the area of data protection. We are very happy to work with Mr. Akdere.’
‘The team has been exceptionally responsive to our inquiries, consistently delivering prompt and efficient responses. Their dynamism and ability to swiftly grasp our requirements, coupled with their ability to prepare solutions in a timely manner, has greatly impressed us.’
‘Melis Mert and Yasin Beceni consistently provide timely input, demonstrate a deep understanding of our needs, and possesses profound expertise in complex personal data protection topics.’
‘A highly motivated team with real expertise. They deliver excellent value and high-quality work.’
‘We have been working with Erdem Aslan and his team. Great communicators, providing immediate and prompt responses to questions and processes. Every question and need gets answered instantaneously with clarity. ’
‘Their dedication and expertise have consistently exceeded our expectations, and I am thrilled to acknowledge their remarkable contributions. The team's commitment to our projects has been exemplary. They have demonstrated a deep understanding of our company's unique needs and objectives, always going the extra mile to ensure that their legal counsel aligns perfectly with our business strategy.’
‘Zeynep Ünlü and her team's deep legal expertise and strategic acumen have consistently impressed us. Their ability to analyse complex situations, provide insightful guidance, and develop innovative solutions has been instrumental in our decision-making process. Their dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our cases has not gone unnoticed, and it's a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence.’
Key clients
- Baxter Turkey Renal Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi
- Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.
- Dogus Holding A.S.
- ING Bank A.S.
- DHL Lojistik Hizmetleri A.S.
- Koc Holding A.S. & Group Companies
- Mastercard Europe SA
- Mercedes-Benz Turk Anonim Sirketi
- Microsoft Bilgisayar Yazılım Hizmetleri Ltd. Sti.
- Pegasus Hava Tasımacılıgı A.S.
- Anadolu Group & Group Companies
- Procter & Gamble Tüketim Malları Sanayi Anonim Sirketi
- Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S.
Work highlights
- Advised Microsoft Bilgisayar Yazılım Hizmetleri on a comprehensive data protection compliance project. The firm prepared a report on the findings of the audit and provided advice to strengthen data protection practices in light of local regulations.
- Assisted Mastercard with the completion of regulatory scans of various Mastercard services and products under Turkish regulations from the perspective of financial and data privacy regulations. The team assisted with localised customer facing documentation, such as terms and conditions and privacy notices used by the client in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
- Advised Mercedes on its connected car services, i.e. Mercedes Me Connect. The team analysed the connected car services from the perspective of compliance with data privacy, telecommunications, e-commerce and road safety regulations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yasin Beceni, Tuğrul Sevim, Zeynep Ünlü, Erdem Aslan