Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to deliver forward-thinking legal advice across the full spectrum of financial services and technological innovation. We combine deep knowledge of financial regulation with a practical understanding of the fintech ecosystem, guiding clients through complex legal and regulatory environments with confidence and precision.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Advising fintech and financial institutions on compliance frameworks, licensing, and risk mitigation under Turkish and international regulations.
- Financial Transactions: Structuring and negotiating finance, banking, and investment transactions to ensure efficiency and full regulatory compliance, including e-money, payment, and virtual asset regulations.
- Blockchain & Digital Assets: Advising on blockchain projects, token offerings, and virtual asset service provider activities, ensuring alignment with emerging regulatory standards.
- Intellectual Property Protection: Offering guidance on the protection and commercialization of technological innovations within the financial services sector.
- Capital Markets & Investments: Supporting startups and established financial institutions in public offerings, private placements, and venture capital transactions.
- Data Protection & Cybersecurity: Assisting financial institutions in managing data protection, cybersecurity, and operational compliance.
- KYC & AML Compliance: Advising on anti-money laundering and know-your-customer obligations to ensure robust governance and regulatory adherence.
Representative Experience:
- Counseled a fintech startup on obtaining e-money and payment licenses from the Central Bank of Türkiye, overcoming regulatory challenges and securing approvals.
- Facilitated a corporation’s adoption of blockchain technology, addressing IP protection and financial compliance requirements.
- Advised a global banking software provider on multinational licensing, implementation, and maintenance agreements with major financial institutions.
- Advised on the establishment of a non-custodial virtual asset wallet platform, incorporating cross-border regulatory considerations.
- Represented clients in three of the largest crypto token offerings in Türkiye, including stablecoin and fan token projects.
- Advised one of Türkiye’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges on regulatory and compliance issues.
- Provided comprehensive legal counsel to a crowdfunding platform on compliance with Capital Markets Law and financial licensing.
