Overseen by İrem Soyman Alevok and Devrim Cukur, Cukur & Partners has recently strengthened its media and entertainment practice with the arrival of Çağrı Göktaş and Gürkan Akın in June 2025.

Marif Ugurlu Attorneys & Counsellors at Law, led by Oktay Uğurlu, has a growing market presence in the media and entertainment space, and is particularly known for its proficiency in emerging tech innovation, and related compliance issues.

SEKA Consulting | Law | IP is led by intellectual property specialist Uğurcan Tekin, who has considerable experience working with global media giants.

A new market player in media and entertainment, Zeynep Ünlü launched UMAY Attorney Partnership in November 2025, alongside her former BTS & Partners colleagues Erdem Aslan, Müge Minareci Akpek, and Rıza Yücel.

Full-service firm Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership has a top-tier media and entertainment group that regularly acts for international and multijurisdictional clients. The team has extensive experience advising clients in the tech, media and telecoms sectors on issues such as intellectual property rights, M&A, data security, tech licensing and sourcing strategies. Co-leading the practice, corporate lawyer Kağan Dora is highly knowledgeable in the media, internet, social media, advertisement and e-commerce industries, and Şahin Ardıyok focuses on competition and regulatory matters, often in the media sector. Another key practitioner is Mahmut Karyağdı, who specialises in IP, tech, media and advertisement litigation matters.

Praised for its ‘intellectual rigour, integrity, and genuine dedication to client needs‘, BTS & Partners is uniquely capable of assisting clients on regulatory issues in the media and entertainment sector, and has sought-after expertise in social media and advertising matters. The team includes Selin Beceni, who advises multinational companies across a wide variety of sectors on media and entertainment matters, TMT expert Yasin Beceni, who is highly skilled in social media work, and Tuğrul Sevim, who has extensive experience in the advertisement sector. Another key lawyer is Ece Ozelgin, a reputed practitioner among prominent tech companies. No longer with the firm, Zeynep Ünlü launched UMAY Attorney Partnership in November 2025, alongside Erdem Aslan.

Described by clients as a ‘go-to firm for all TMT-related legal matters‘, ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law is reputed for its expertise in media, tech and internet law, regularly advising global digital platforms and tech companies on a broad range of matters. The group is co-headed by seasoned litigator Gönenç Gürkaynak, who has extensive experience with media, internet and telecoms matters, and Ceren Yıldız Özgökçen, who is knowledgeable in the regulatory and compliance space, including in data privacy, intellectual property and e-commerce. The group also includes Noyan Utkan, who specialises in IT, media and entertainment law.

Esin Attorney Partnership, Member Firm of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein is known for its ‘technical knowledge and responsiveness‘ in the field of media and entertainment law, and the group has extensive expertise in issues involving internet, social media platforms and filming regulations, as well as in related areas such as e-commerce, telecoms, IT law and data protection. The group is particularly well-placed to advise clients in the media sector on dealings with regulatory authorities. The team includes practice head Can Sözer, who is an intellectual property and tech expert, advising both domestic and international companies in the tech, internet and media industries, and Berfu Öztoprak, who is praised as ‘incredibly detail-oriented without ever losing sight of the bigger picture.’

Gün + Partners is proficient in the full spectrum of media and entertainment matters, including television, film, sports, advertising, digital media and online platforms. Praised as ‘the leading advertising and intellectual property firm in Turkey‘, the group has significant capabilities in both transaction and litigation aspects of media sector work, as well as in regulatory compliance and government relations. Co-leading the team, Hande Hançar provides advisory and litigation support to clients in a wide range of media sectors, and TMT practitioner Uğur Aktekin, described as a ‘giant in the field‘, has extensive knowledge of advertising and media law. The ‘terrific‘ Baran Güney is a notable specialist in consumer law.

NSN Law Firm has a go-to group in advertising, media and entertainment law, and is ‘widely recognised for its deep legal expertise and command of sector-specific regulations.‘ With capabilities in the full spectrum of media matters, including issues such as clearance, advisory, registration, litigation and enforcement, the team is well-placed to act for multinational media companies and assist on cross-jurisdictional matters. Co-leading the team, Bilge Derinbay is praised as ‘one of the best copyright lawyers in Turkey‘ and is also a specialist in advertising and media and entertainment, and seasoned litigator Nazli Selek advises clients in the media sector on mandates involving administrative, commercial, corporate and criminal aspects.

Praised for its ability to ‘combine technical legal expertise with clear, practical guidance‘, Gökçe has unique capabilities in tech and digital business, regularly advising clients in the tech, telecoms and media sectors on issues such as IT, internet law, fintech, data protection, and electronic communications. Görkem Gökçe is a trusted advisor to both international and domestic media groups and entertainment companies, and Yagmur Yollu, who ‘stands out for inclusive, solution-first communication and disciplined execution‘, focuses on IT, tech, electronic commerce and data privacy, as well as media and entertainment matters. Another key lawyer is Mehmet Bedii Kaya, who is experienced in the full range of IT law and issues such as tech, cybersecurity, e-commerce and data governance.

The team at Koc Attorneys at Law can leverage its expertise in both corporate and media and entertainment law to provide a comprehensive service to clients. A team of seasoned intellectual property specialists, the group primarily advises on issues such as copyright and rights management, as well as the entire lifecycle of content. Both leading the practice, Alper Koç has extensive experience with international corporate law, with particular emphasis on the media and entertainment sector, and Kaya Gönençer is a business law expert who advises media companies on public policy and regulatory issues, compliance and IP.

Drawing on its strength as a full-service firm with additional capabilities in areas like intellectual property, tech, dispute resolution and compliance, Moroglu Arseven has a seasoned media and entertainment team that combines ‘international-level legal expertise with a practical, business-focused perspective that aligns perfectly with production companies and media sector needs.’ The group acts for a broad range of clients, including global media publishers and broadcasters, artists, sports clubs, advertising agencies, and social media and streaming platforms. The group is co-led by sports expert Ergun Benan Arseven and IP specialist Işık Özdoğan. Ezgi Baklacı Gülkokar and Ece Berkman are both key contacts for IP, and Sevi İslamageç is knowledgeable in corporate and commercial matters in the media space.

A standout practice for international clients, OZDAGISTANLI EKICI ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP is ‘an excellent boutique firm with a practical, forward-thinking and international mindset‘. The group is knowledgeable in all aspects of TMT matters, regularly advising on tech, media, data privacy, gaming, telecoms, e-sports, e-commerce and cybersecurity issues. The team is co-headed by Burak Özdağıstanli, who is ‘particularly strong for data and tech work‘, as well as being highly experienced in intellectual property and litigation, and Hatice Ekici Tağa, who advises on the full scope of IP matters, with emphasis on franchising contracts, trade marks and patents.

The media and entertainment group at ADMD/Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office is described as ‘responsive, commercially minded, and precise in its advice‘. The team acts for a broad range of international and domestic clients in the creative, digital and broadcasting industries, such as broadcasters, film and TV producers, advertisers, music labels and gaming studios, and has considerable expertise in matters including licensing and regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, IP, internet law and dispute resolution. A ‘true expert in her field‘, practice head Kardelen Lule specialises in a wide variety of media and entertainment matters.

BAIC HUKUK advises a diverse variety of local and international clients across a number of key practice areas, and has ‘a high level of experience and in-depth legal knowledge‘ in media and entertainment law. The group has strong capabilities in intellectual property and regulatory compliance, as well as extensive experience assisting on issues involving film and TV production, music rights and publishing, digital content platforms, advertising, gaming and e-sports, and influencer contracts. Key lawyers include Duygu Akan, Güngör Ciğerli, Mehmet Murat İsen, and Ahmet İstif.

Reputed amongst foreign media companies for its expertise in the structuring of media businesses in Turkey, Biçer Güner Attorneys-at-Law is knowledgeable in a broad range of sectors, with notable capabilities in media and entertainment, IT, corporate and M&A, intellectual property and data protection. Co-leading the practice, Burçak Kurt Biçer is an expert in media and entertainment and TMT, and Can Güner is a specialist in dispute resolution and litigation, with extensive experience in the media and entertainment space.

Led by seasoned practitioner Baran Gen, Gen Temizer Erdogan Girgin Attorney Partnership has a highly experienced team focusing on media and entertainment matters, and is particularly capable of advising on cross-border issues. The group is knowledgeable in a broad range of regulated sectors and assists clients on issues covering the full media and entertainment life cycle, including development and financing, licensing, distribution, dispute resolution and transactions. Ebru Temizer is also a key contact for this practice area.