ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law‘s practice is noted for its deep bench, with the group’s primary areas of expertise focused on data protection and anti-corruption compliance. The firm also exhibits a great deal of know-how in matters concerning white collar irregularities. Practice co-head Gönenç Gürkaynak is recognised for his broad knowledge of competition, data protection and privacy, and corporate law, while co-head Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen is known for her deep regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to e-commerce, medical devices, and pharma, often advising on a range of internal regulations.
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Key clients
- İÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım Sanayi A.S.
- Harvard Business School
- Starbucks EMEA Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised İÇDAŞ Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım Sanayi A.S. on data protection compliance for their subsidiaries in Turkey.
- Assisted Harvard Business School with the liquidation process for a company which was operating and incorporated in Turkey.
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Ceren Yıldız
ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-LawPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gönenç Gürkaynak, Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen