Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership offers essential IT and TMT support to clients across a diverse range of key industries. The team demonstrates expertise in IT and telecoms matters, including data privacy, e-payments, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Co-chair Yücel Hamzaoğlu's close collaboration with regulatory authorities is a testament to his prominent role in Turkey’s IT landscape. Osman Yücel is highly regarded for his proficiency in data protection, e-commerce, and TMT. Co-chairs Batu Kınıkoğlu and Melike Hamzaoğlu are also central to the team’s success.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The legal counsels are competent and know the sector dynamics very well.’

  • ‘Batu Kınıkoğlu is a very experienced and reachable legal counsel. He always gives practical solutions.' 

  • ‘Yücel Hamzaoğlu is well versed in both local and international legislation. He always proposes an appropriate solution method.' 

  • ‘Yücel Hamzaoğlu Melike Hamzaoğlu, Nur Güler, and Osman Yücel are all experts in their fields.' 

  • ‘In my experience working with Hamzaoğlu-Hamzaoğlu-Kınıkoğlu Attorney Partnership, their expertise in IT and Telecoms law is exceptional, driven by a multidisciplinary approach and deep industry-specific knowledge.' 

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with at HHK Law Firm are highly specialized in IT and Telecoms law and are committed to delivering top-tier service.' 

  • ‘Yücel Hamzaoğlu is one of the best informed and visionary people in the sector, who continues to learn and follow new regulations.’

  • ‘This practice is unique due to its exceptional expertise in data privacy, intellectual property, and the IT sector.'

Key clients

  • Vodafone
  • Samsung
  • IBM
  • Huawei
  • Mercedes
  • Siemens
  • Nestle
  • HP
  • Bayer
  • AstraZeneca
  • SAS
  • Eczacıbaşı Holding
  • Novartis
  • Chery Automotive
  • Borusan Holding
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Logo
  • BMC
  • Hilton Hotels
  • Mapfre
  • TEB Arval
  • Robert College
  • ETI

Work highlights

  • Advised Vodafone on data protection and compliance matters.
  • Advising IBM on technology law.
  • Advising Bayer on their cross-border data transfer project.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Osman Yücel
Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yucel Hamzaoglu
Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yücel Hamzaoğlu, Batu Kınıkoğlu, Melike Hamzaoğlu

Other key lawyers

Nur Güler, Osman Yücel