In addition to its strong presence in Istanbul, Balcioglu Selçuk Ardiyok Keki houses a team in Ankara that is well versed in appearing before a number of regulatory bodies, for example the Radio and Television Supreme Council and the Information Communications and Technology Authority. Kağan Dora brings experience in advising clients in the media and entertainment industry on a range of matters, including data protection compliance and licensing. Dora co-heads the practice with Mahmut Karyağdı, who focuses on contentious work, Bora Ikiler and Şahin Ardıyok.

BTS & Partners is well known in the Turkish market for advising large international social media platforms, streaming services, and gaming companies on data protection and compliance, regulatory, and licensing issues, among other areas. The practice is led by the quartet of Tugrul Sevim, Selin Beceni, who handles online content law matters concerning social media, Zeynep Unlu, who is well versed in handling advertising matters, and Yasin Beceni. Ece Ozelgin and Mine Hazal Senol are names to note.

The TMT team at ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law frequently handles compliance and regulatory matters for high-profile, international clients. Gönenç Gürkaynak and Ceren Yıldız co-lead the group; the duo bring extensive experience in advising on a broad range of issues concerning the media and entertainment sector, including broadcasting and data protection. Noyan Utkan is singled out for his contributions.

Led by Can Sözer, the practice at Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein is well versed in advising on a broad range of work in the media and entertainment sector, include licensing, data protection and compliance, regulatory issues, and advertising matters. The team has a strong track record in acting for clients before the the Radio and Television Supreme Council and the Information Technologies and Communication Authority. Berfu Öztoprak and Aybüke Gündel Solak bring experience in assisting prominent entities, such as Disney, Spotify, and TikTok.

Gün + Partners stands out for its 'deep expertise and experience in the media and entertainment area'. The practice is well known for handling a wide spectrum of matters relating to music, sports, advertising, television, and cinema. Led by Hande Hancar and Uğur Aktekin, the team regularly handles licensing deals, talent agreements, regulatory and compliance issues, dispute resolution, and sponsorship agreements. Baran Güney brings expertise in advertising and consumer law.

Based in Istanbul, NSN Law Firm's team stands out for its 'extensive knowledge and experience' in the media and entertainment space, and regularly acts for film and television producers, advertising agencies, broadcasters, and social media platforms. Under the leadership of Nazlı Selek and Bilge Derinbay, the group is well known for handling licensing agreements, advertising and marketing issues, and copyright infringements. Hande Ülker Pehlivan is a name to note.

Gökçe's team has 'in-depth understanding of the complex legal nuances unique to Turkey's media and technology sectors'. The group acts for a solid client base of gaming, e-sports, broadcasting, advertising, and marketing entities in a range of matters. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Görkem Gökçe, Bedii Kaya, and Ali Paslı. Yagmur Yollu and Elif Aksöz are singled out for their contributions.

Under the leadership of Ece Güner, the team at Güner Law Office has a solid track record in advising on a broad range of matters within the media and entertainment industry, including employment work, dispute resolution, IP issues, regulatory matters, and corporate and M&A work. The group is also adept at representing clients before the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council. Burçak Kurt Biçer and Uğurkan Şeber left the firm.

Alper Koç leads Koc Attorneys at Law's team, which is often instructed in licensing, broadcasting, distribution, production and copyright law-related matters in the media and entertainment sector. Öykü Besen brings experience in handling television and streaming issues.

Moroglu Arseven's team focuses on handling high-profile media and entertainment matters for clients in the sports sector. The group acts for coaches, agencies, sports clubs and individuals in contentious and non-contentious work. Benan Arseven and Isik Ozdogan co-head the practice, and Metin Abut brings experience in representing athletes and agents in matters.

Burak Ozdagistanli leads the TMT team at OZDAGISTANLI EKICI ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP, which has an excellent reputation for handling data protection, e-sports, social media and gaming work. Hatice Ekici Tağa handles IP matters in the media and entertainment sector, and Sumeyye Uçar brings experience in advising on advertising and marketing law issues.

ADMD/Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office is well placed to assist with a broad range of media and entertainment matters, including copyright and IP protection, distribution agreements, and related corporate and M&A work. Under the leadership of Kardelen Lule, the team acts for a broad client base, including radio stations, advertising agencies, social media platforms, and gaming companies.

Based in Istanbul, full-service firm Gen Temizer is sought after by media sector clients to advise on broadcasting licenses, regulatory issues, gaming subscriptions, and data protection and privacy matters, among other areas. The ‘highly skilled’ Baran Gen heads up the TMT practice. Since publication, Ceren Ceyhan left the firm.