Bozoglu Izgi Attorney Partnership (BI Legal), co-led by Elvan Sevi Bozoglu and Mehmet Feridun İzgi, is a go-to advisor for compliance mandates in the life sciences sector.

Pekin Bayar Mizrahi has a seasoned compliance practice with notable capabilities in cross-border compliance projects and internal investigations, led by Sertaç Kökenek, who is a specialist in employment law and M&A.

STG Partners was founded in June 2025 by Burcu Tuzcu Ersin, Burcu Güray and Ertunç Şirin from Moroglu Arseven, as well as Gökçe Güler Şirin, all of whom have considerable experience advising on compliance matters for multinational clients.

Zeynep Ünlü launched UMAY Attorney Partnership in November 2025, alongside her former BTS & Partners colleagues Erdem Aslan, Müge Minareci Akpek, and Rıza Yücel, a group with considerable compliance experience.

Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership provides a ‘first-class service‘ in the full scope of compliance matters. Acting for a prestigious and multinational client base, the group has unique capabilities in competition law, as well as extensive experience advising on white-collar irregularities and regulatory compliance across a wide range of sectors. Co-leading the group, Şahin Ardıyok focuses on compliance, white-collar crime, competition law, government affairs, regulation and international trade law matters, and Selim Keki is highly experienced in compliance investigations, strategy and training, with notable expertise in anti-bribery issues. The team also includes Bora İkiler, who is knowledgeable in both compliance and competition matters, and competition expert Barış Yüksel. Armanç Canbeyli is another key individual.

The compliance team at CBC Law combines ‘strong legal expertise with the practical needs of the business world’ and is particularly well-placed to advise on cross-border matters. The team assists multinational corporations on compliance monitoring, strategy and regulatory requirements across a broad range of sectors, and is also seasoned in investigations and data privacy matters. Practice head Kemal Altuğ Özgün is praised for his ‘deep expertise in ethics, compliance, and reputation management‘, and has a broad compliance practice that spans sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, insurance, telecoms and real estate. The team also includes Işkın İdil Kunt, a key contact for the implementation of compliance frameworks, especially in the pharma sector, and Şevval Lafçı, who focuses on compliance advisory, international trade regulations and HR-related compliance matters.

An excellent choice for international clients due to its multijurisdictional reach, the group at Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein focusing on investigations, compliance and ethics, is praised for its ‘deep understanding of both local regulatory nuances and global compliance standards‘. The team is highly experienced in internal investigations and white-collar mandates, and is uniquely well-placed to advise on trade sanctions. The practice is co-led by dispute resolution expert Yalın Akmenek, known for his ‘insight, hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to integrity‘ in areas such as white-collar crime and compliance, and Gökçe Serez, who specialises in issues involving sanctions, potential criminal liability, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption.

The compliance group at Gün + Partners combines ‘deep regulatory knowledge with a pragmatic, business-focused approach‘, and often advises on compliance mandates that involve elements of competition law, environmental law, sectoral regulatory requirements and global standards of corporate governance. The team is especially knowledgeable in the life sciences sector and in issues such as regulatory approvals, clinical trial oversight, pharmacovigilance and advertising compliance, and is also well-versed in TMT matters. Other areas of expertise include business crime and anti-corruption, advertising, marketing and commercial communication compliance, as well as product liability and risk management. Barış Kalaycı, Özge Atılgan Karakulak, Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş, Beril Yayla Sapan, Hande Hançar and Dicle Doğan are all notable practitioners.

Hergüner Bilgen Üçer Attorney Partnership has a top-tier white collar and investigations team handling cases involving bribery, fraudulent tender practices, insider trading and tax fraud. The group is particularly well-versed in dispute resolution and contentious compliance matters, but also has broad experience with compliance advisory services, especially in the data privacy and corporate compliance space. Jointly overseeing the group, Ayşe Hergüner Bilgen is a litigation veteran, Kayra Üçer is an expert in compliance in the M&A space, and Tolga Danışman and Ufuk Yalçın are both key contacts for disputes and white-collar crime investigations.

Kolcuoglu Demirkan Koçakli has a ‘high level of expertise in regulatory and compliance matters’ that spans all key sectors in Turkey. The group has extensive experience conducting internal investigations for both domestic and international clients, including high-profile regulatory inquiries, criminal investigations and prosecutions, as well as civil disputes, and also has considerable capabilities in data privacy, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, and competition law. All overseeing the practice, Okan Demirkan, Maral Minasyan, İnci Karcılıoğlu, Neyzar Ünübol and Begüm Biçer İlikay are key contacts for compliance matters.

Praised as a ‘highly knowledgeable and reliable team‘, Moroglu Arseven has a specialised compliance group acting for a diverse range of local and international companies, such as startups, individual investors and blue-chip corporations. The team has deep expertise in the full range of regulatory and compliance matters, regularly designing and implementing compliance frameworks relating to issues such as anti-bribery, competition, sanctions, employment, data privacy and environmental, social and governance. The practice is co-led by E. Seyfi Moroglu, who has extensive experience with commercial, transactional and competition regulatory compliance, and Benan Arseven, who is a highly competent compliance practitioner, especially in the manufacturing and energy sectors. C. Hazal Baydar and Sevi İslamageç Utkan are also notable practitioners for compliance work.

Known on the market for its ‘proactive approach‘, Bener Law Office has a go-to group in data privacy and compliance, with unique capabilities in developing data protection compliance programmes, global data transfer strategies and breach responses. The team also has considerable expertise in anti-corruption, business ethics, investigations, anti-money laundering and international trade sanctions. Leading the practice, Batuhan Şahmay stands out for his ‘responsiveness, clarity, and strategic thinking in the compliance and privacy space‘, and has extensive experience with matters involving data privacy, compliance, employment law, corporate advisory and international legal cooperation.

Praised for its combination of ‘legal expertise with business insight and technological know-how‘, the dedicated compliance team at BTS & Partners advises on a diverse range of matters, including consumer protection, data protection, product liability and safety, cyber security, and environmental, social and governance compliance. The team is experienced in both local and international compliance frameworks, and is particularly well-placed to advise tech clients on issues involving cross-border data transfers. Kay lawyers include TMT expert Yasin Beceni, tech specialist Tuğrul Sevim, and Gözde Kuşçuoğlu. Zeynep Unlu and Erdem Aslan left the firm in November 2025.

A team that embodies ‘attention to detail, proactive communication and collaborative spirit‘, Cukur & Partners advises on a diverse range of compliance matters across various industries and regulatory landscapes, including in the automotive, industrial manufacturing, software, construction, life sciences and tech sectors. The group has experience handling a variety of cross-border compliance projects, and is knowledgeable in issues such as sanctions, customs compliance and data protection. The practice is co-led by İrem Soyman Alevok, a notable adviser to international conglomerates, corporations and financial institutions whose compliance experience includes regulatory affairs and corporate governance, and Devrim Cukur, who has extensive experience in compliance in the corporate space. The team also includes employment specialist Ayça Kortel and data protection expert Ezginaz Çalışır.

Praised by clients as ‘highly professional, responsive and knowledgeable in the field‘, ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law advises a broad range of multinational companies and Turkish conglomerates on white-collar crime matters and compliance issues in Turkey, and is particularly well-equipped in internal investigations. The practice is overseen by Gönenç Gürkaynak, whose broad compliance practice includes a variety of complex regulatory matters, and Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen, who has extensive experience with regulatory issues, especially ones in the TMT, e-commerce, intellectual property, data privacy and contracts space. Another key lawyer is Noyan Utkan, who specialises in tech, media, data protection and regulation.

Overseen by Ercüment Erdem and Tuna Colgar, Erdem & Erdem Law Office is highly skilled in designing comprehensive compliance systems for a broad range of clients, incorporating elements of competition, personal data protection, anti-corruption, labour and international trade regulations advice. The group also regularly assists on matters involving a cross-jurisdictional element. Key lawyers include the ‘exceptional‘ Sevgi Unsal Ozden, who specialises in data protection matters and advising on issues involving software and tech, and Gülnur Çakmak Ergene, who focuses on both advisory and litigation aspects of compliance mandates, especially in the areas of data protection, labour law and commercial obligations.

Ersoy Bilgehan Lawyers & Consultants has a compliance practice with extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements in a variety of industries, and is particularly well-equipped to advise on internal compliance systems, both in domestic and cross-border contexts. Co-leading the group, Zihni Bilgehan is a corporate and commercial lawyer who advises a diverse roster of blue-chip clients on compliance issues, and Emre Ersoy specialises in commercial and regulatory compliance.

Aslı Kınsız and ‘the highly respected‘ Vefa Reşat Moral oversee the compliance group at Moral | Kinikoglu | Pamukkale Attorney Partnership with considerable capabilities in matters such as regulatory, dispute resolution, competition law, global sanctions, M&A and data protection. The team has broad experience with internal investigations, and is especially knowledgeable in the automotive, agriculture, hospitality, construction, consumer goods and heavy industry sectors. Işılay Işık is also a notable practitioner in commercial compliance, data protection and competition.

Praised for its ‘deep understanding of the legal landscape combined with international expertise‘, NSN Law Firm advises on compliance matters across a variety of regulated sectors, and has unique capabilities in the life sciences and tech space. Especially skilled in compliance training programmes, the team is regularly instructed by clients to assist with due diligence investigations, data protection and AI issues, anti-corruption and anti-bribery frameworks, and labour law. Key lawyers include life sciences veteran Selma Ünlü, Bilge Derinbay, who has extensive knowledge in data protection and product liability, pharma specialist Aylin Aydoğmuş, Duygu Beyazo Ipek, who is experienced in compliance and anti-corruption matters, and Nazli Selek, who is knowledgeable in the maritime sector and of international sanctions.

The compliance group at Çakmak Attorney Partnership employs a ‘solution-oriented approach’ when advising on issues in regulated sectors, with particular experience in the energy, payment services, banking, transport and tobacco industries. The group regularly acts for global corporations on mandates involving investigations and compliance aspects of M&A, and is highly knowledgeable in data protection matters. The group is led by Gülşen Engin, who has extensive experience with compliance and regulatory work across sectors, and she is supported by Mustafa Durakoğlu, who has a broad compliance practice that encompasses aspects of banking, anti-money laundering, payment services and telecoms.

A go-to advisor for corporate and commercial clients, Gen Temizer Erdogan Girgin Attorney Partnership is proficient in compliance advice across a broad range of regulated sectors. The team is highly experienced in both domestic and international compliance frameworks, and regularly advises clients on cross-border mandates involving strategic risk management, investigations and enforcement proceedings, and white-collar defence. The practice is co-led by Bulut Girgin, who is a seasoned practitioner in competition law, regulated industries and compliance, and Ebru Temizer, who is a media and entertainment specialist with considerable compliance capabilities.

Güleryüz & Partners focuses on a broad range of practice areas and has considerable capabilities in compliance matters, as well as in related disciplines such as dispute resolution, corporate, commercial, anti-corruption, white-collar crimes, and employment and labour law. The group advises both local and multinational clients on a variety of compliance and regulatory issues in sectors such as agriculture, banking, electronics and manufacturing. Co-leading the practice, Tarık Güleryüz is a dispute resolution expert in the compliance and banking space, and Deniz Büyükşengün has a broad practice that includes notable skills in compliance issues.

Günay Erdogan Attorneys At Law  is praised by clients as ‘a standout compliance practice that blends technical legal expertise with a deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory risk‘. The group is experienced in both Turkish and international compliance frameworks, and regularly advises on investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, data protection and competition issues, especially in sectors such as tech, finance, energy, pharma, retail and manufacturing. The team is co-led by IT and tech specialist Yavuz Selim Günay who advises on corporate governance, anti-bribery and corruption and regulatory risk management, and competition expert Çiğdem Gizem Okkaoğlu who is seasoned in regulatory compliance and data protection.

Hamzaoglu Hamzaoglu Kinikoglu Attorney Partnership has an excellent compliance advisory practice with expertise in a wide variety of regulated industries, regularly advising both international and Turkish corporations and conglomerates on multijurisdictional compliance work. In particular, the group is praised for its ‘strong command of IT law, data protection regulations, and emerging legal frameworks surrounding digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity‘. The practice is overseen by Melike Hamzaoğlu, Batu Kınıkoğlu, who is a go-to advisor for global corporations on a variety of compliance and regulatory issues, and the ‘exceptional advisor‘ Yucel Hamzaoglu, who has extensive experience in the regulated sectors and with multi-jurisdictional compliance programmes.

KST Law / Kinstellar Istanbul has considerable strength in compliance advisory, with unique expertise in the areas of competition law, data privacy and regulated markets. Advising clients across sectors such as TMT, IT, energy, life sciences and financial services, the group is also knowledgeable in consumer and product compliance work, as well as in white-collar crimes and anti-money laundering. Notable practitioners include Mert Elçin Elçin, who is highly knowledgeable in data privacy, competition veteran Sinan Diniz, Ceren Ceyhan, who focuses on TMT, and Simru Tayfun who is a seasoned competition lawyer.

The compliance group at LBF Partners has wide-ranging expertise, with extensive experience advising on matters in highly regulated sectors, including capital markets, banking, and energy. All overseeing the practice, key lawyers include Nusret Cetin, a capital markets expert, Mehmet Suat Kayikçi, who specialises in energy law, Kadir Baş, who routinely advises on data protection issues, and Elif Çopur Çelebi, a trusted advisor to major banks and other financial services clients on a variety of compliance matters.

Praised for its ability to deliver ‘end-to-end compliance support that integrates legal, tax, audit, competition, labour, and IT expertise‘, NAZALI Attorney Partnership has a highly skilled compliance practice that advises a broad range of national and multinational corporations across multiple sectors. The team is co-led by Ayşe Ülkü Yalaz, a seasoned practitioner in the tech and regulatory compliance space who ‘stands out for her strategic vision and leadership in navigating complex compliance and tech matters‘, and competition expert Metin Pektaş. Tuğçe Levi is also a key contact for compliance work, especially data protection.

Paksoy has an extensive compliance practice with expertise in areas such as compliance programmes, company codes, reviews on anti-bribery and corruption, internal investigations and white-collar crimes. The group also has considerable knowledge in data privacy, data protection and cybersecurity issues, regularly advising on cross-border mandates in this space. The practice is jointly headed by Serdar Paksoy, a seasoned dispute resolution specialist who advises on all aspects of compliance projects, and Stéphanie Beghe Sönmez, who is an expert in M&A and data protection.

Pelister Keki Sarac & Co is experienced in a diverse range of compliance projects for multinational clients and has a data protection team praised as ‘truly exceptional‘. The group also has capabilities in financial crime compliance, cybersecurity, regulatory matters, and environmental, social and governance issues. Co-leading the practice, Emre Keki is an ESG specialist with expertise in a broad range of regulated sectors, including energy, real estate and financing industries, and Gökçe Türkoğlu has a broad compliance practice that includes knowledge in data protection matters, as well as in marketing and advertising law.

Vardar Sanli advises on a wide variety of domestic and international compliance matters across a range of sectors, including banking, energy, insurance, e-commerce and crypto. The team has ‘strong knowledge of e-commerce and fintech regulations‘, and is also experienced in designing compliance frameworks, sanctions, data protection and regulatory coordination matters. The practice is overseen by banking and finance lawyer Çağdaş Umut Vardar, who has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, and İsmail Mert Şanlı, who is an expert in the energy, capital markets, fintech and crypto sectors, and is particularly skilled in corporate governance and financial regulation.