Our Team

Partners
Özlem Ege Polat
Attorney · Partner

Özlem Ege Polat

oege@eclawtr.com
Özlem Ege Polat, Founding Partner of EGE, has extensive experience in Energy and Corporate Law. Throughout her career, she has focused on advising international and domestic energy companies and investors and has developed substantial experience in addressing complex legal matters arising from energy regulation.Her experience includes the drafting and negotiation of legal documentation such as energy trading agreements, the management of complex licensing procedures, and the representation of clients before courts and administrative authorities.Throughout her career, Özlem has represented numerous domestic and multinational clients in energy sector transactions. Her broad-based approach extends beyond the energy sector, enabling her to provide strategic guidance to clients operating across various industries. She has advised clients at all stages of transactions in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law and Commercial Law.Özlem graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University in 2007 and obtained her LL.M. degree from the University of Cologne in 2011 with her thesis entitled “Establishment of an Energy Exchange in Türkiye: EEX as a Model.”

Practice Areas

  • Energy and Natural Resources Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Arbitration
  • ESG & Sustainability
  • Dispute Resolution

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association, 2008

Education

  • Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2007
  • Humboldt University of Berlin, Faculty of Law, 2004–2005
  • University of Cologne, LL.M. in Business Law, 2011

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Turkish
S. Tuna Çakırca Engür
Attorney · Partner

S. Tuna Çakırca Engür

tcakirca@eclawtr.com
Tuna Çakırca is a leading attorney with extensive experience in corporate law, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), information technology law and capital markets. Over the past 20 years, he has gained substantial experience in complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions in which he has represented both buyers and sellers across more than ten industries.Tuna also has significant experience in the technology sector and regularly advises technology companies on all legal aspects of their businesses. His work includes regulatory compliance, commercial agreements and negotiations, intellectual property, litigation, employment matters and relations with public authorities. His experience also covers payment products, blockchain technology and initial coin offerings (ICOs), and he continues to support numerous multinational companies in these areas as part of their day-to-day operations.Tuna graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law in 2006. He worked as an attorney at White & Case and Kinstellar in Istanbul and as a senior attorney at Chadbourne & Parke (now Norton Rose). Prior to founding EGE ÇAKIRCA, he spent ten years as a partner at an Istanbul-based law firm recognised by international legal directories.

Practice Areas

  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Information Technology Law
  • Capital Markets
  • Dispute Resolution

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association, 2008

Education

  • LL.B. – Istanbul Bilgi University, 2006

Languages

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Turkish
Attorneys & Counsel
Hande Aksu
Attorney · Counsel

Hande Aksu

Technology & Digital Law haksu@eclawtr.com
Hande Aksu has extensive professional experience and in-depth expertise in Digital and Technology Law. As Counsel at EGE ÇAKIRCA, Hande has worked for more than twelve years on international digital and technology regulations and has developed comprehensive compliance programmes for leading technology companies. She currently serves as Senior Technology Legal Counsel at Discord Inc., one of the world’s largest social communication and digital services platforms.Hande assists clients in navigating complex areas at the intersection of law and advanced technology, with a particular focus on proactive compliance with emerging legislation in digital safety and artificial intelligence.Throughout her career, Hande has advised major social media companies, e-commerce platforms, cloud service providers and software companies. She has conducted regulatory negotiations with international organisations, managed compliance processes for global product launches and built multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with emerging digital regulations and minimise legal risks.Hande graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law in 2010 and completed her master’s degree at the University of Nottingham in 2011.

Practice Areas

  • Artificial Intelligence Law and Ethical AI Governance
  • Privacy and Data Protection Law
  • Online Safety and Internet Law
  • Digital Services and Markets Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Law

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association, 2012
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Education

  • Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2010
  • University of Zurich, Faculty of Law, 2009–2010
  • University of Nottingham, Master’s Degree, 2011

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Turkish
Zelal Altıntaş
Managing Attorney

Zelal Altıntaş

zaltintas@eclawtr.com
Zelal graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Law in 2017 and has been practising as an attorney registered with the Ankara Bar Association since 2018.As part of her corporate advisory practice, she provides legal support in relation to a broad range of commercial matters and the preparation of agreements, while also assisting internal corporate departments with legal compliance.In employment matters, she advises on recruitment processes, the preparation of employment agreements, termination procedures, employment disputes and litigation, as well as criminal liability arising from workplace accidents. She also handles construction and works agreements, negotiable instruments and enforcement proceedings concerning various receivables.Zelal continues to advise on administrative and tax law matters and represents clients in tax-related proceedings and litigation, including criminal matters arising from tax processes. She has handled numerous tax law disputes throughout her career.She also advises cooperatives on matters and disputes arising under the Cooperatives Law and assists clients with real estate purchase and sale processes.Zelal has completed mediation and expert witness training and provides services to companies in these areas as well.

Practice Areas

  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Tax Law
  • Employment Law
  • Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
  • Cooperatives Law

Memberships

  • Ankara Bar Association, 2018

Education

  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2017
Oylum Çelik
Attorney

Oylum Çelik

ocelik@eclawtr.com
Oylum graduated with high honours from Marmara University Faculty of Law in 2021. She completed her legal traineeship at a reputable law firm specialising in maritime trade and insurance law. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a particular interest in Competition Law and Intellectual and Industrial Property Law and attended various certificate programmes in these areas.She currently works at our firm on contract negotiations and day-to-day legal advisory matters for companies operating in the retail and payment systems sectors. Drawing on her various experiences in the film industry, she also provides legal advice in the fields of media and arts.

Practice Areas

  • Contract Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Competition Law
  • Industrial Property Law
  • Employment Law
  • Dispute Resolution

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association, 2022
  • Marmara University Alumni and Legal Research Association

Education

  • Marmara University, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2021

Languages

  • English
  • Turkish
Ceren Aydemir
Attorney

Ceren Aydemir

caydemir@eclawtr.com
Ceren Aydemir graduated from Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Law in 2024. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she completed an English as a Second Language programme at Mentora College in Washington, D.C. between 2019 and 2020.During her legal traineeship, she worked at leading law firms in Istanbul and gained experience particularly in corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, trade registry and MERSIS procedures, employment law and personal data protection law. She also actively participated in litigation and enforcement proceedings, petition drafting, legal notification processes and compliance work for corporate clients.She currently focuses primarily on corporate law at our firm. Her work includes drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, conducting legal risk assessments for companies, providing day-to-day legal advice on corporate operations, managing contractual and contentious employment law matters, and carrying out KVKK and GDPR compliance projects. She also takes an active role in corporate structuring, contract management and regulatory compliance matters.

Practice Areas

  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Contract Law
  • Employment Law
  • Personal Data Protection Law
  • KVKK and GDPR Compliance Projects
  • Dispute Resolution

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association, 2025
  • Global Policy Institute (GPI), 2019

Education

  • Mentora College, English as a Second Language, 2019–2020
  • Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2020–2024

Languages

  • Turkish
  • English
Doğaç Karakurt
Attorney

Doğaç Karakurt

dkarakurt@eclawtr.com
Doğaç Karakurt graduated from Galatasaray University Faculty of Law in 2020 and continues his professional practice as an attorney registered with the Istanbul Bar Association. He has been working as an attorney at EGE ÇAKIRCA since April 2026.His professional experience includes corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, personal data protection, regulatory compliance and real estate law. He advises domestic and international clients on contract negotiations, corporate transactions, legal due diligence processes and day-to-day legal matters.He also advises clients on employment law matters, personal data protection compliance projects and real estate transactions.

Practice Areas

  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Employment Law
  • Personal Data Protection
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Real Estate Law

Memberships

  • Istanbul Bar Association, 2022
  • Galatasaray Sports Club Association, 2019
  • Galatasaray University Alumni Association, 2024

Education

  • Galatasaray University, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 2020

Languages

  • Turkish
  • English
  • French
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