On August 23, 2021, CEE Legal Matters reported that GKC Partners had advised Yemeksepeti – the Turkish subsidiary of Delivery Hero, on its acquisition of Turkish online shopping platform Marketyo Bilisim Teknoloji A.S. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Deniz Ozkan Ergun, Senior Manager, Head of M&A Legal (LATAM & MENA) of Delivery Hero to learn more about the acquisition.
Deal 5: 500 Startups General Partner Enis Hulli on Investment in Ango AI
On August 11, 2021, CEE Legal Matters reported that BTS & Partners had advised 500 Startups and Qnbeyond Ventures on its investment in Ango AI. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Enis Hulli, General Partner at 500 Startups, to learn more about the deal.
Ekin Inal Joins IFC as Legal Counsel in Turkey
Former Inal Unver Attorney Partnership Partner Ekin Inal has joined the International Finance Corporation as a Legal Counsel in Turkey.
Gulbin Olgun Erbak Appointed to Legal Director at Johnson & Johnson
Turkey-based Gulbin Olgun Erbak was appointed as Legal Director for Turkey, Iran, and Israel at Johnson & Johnson.
Former Turkish Competition Authority Chief Legal Counsel Join ELIG
Former Turkish Competition Authority Chief Legal Counsel Harun Gunduz has moved into private practice by joining ELIG Gurkaynak Attorneys-at-Law.
Coca-Cola Turkey GC Ece Sarica Appointed to Regional Role in UK
Former Coca-Cola Operations Legal Counsel and Local Ethics Officer for the Turkey Region Ece Sarica has been appointed to IP Counsel, Europe at Coca-Cola GB in London.
Deal 5: Tarentum Managing Partner Bora Tokyay on USD 1.4 Million Investment
On June 1, 2021, CEE Legal Matters reported that the Ozbek law firm had advised Tarentum on Bogazici's Ventures investment of USD 1.4 million into Tarentum, a developer of machine learning and artificial intelligence technology solutions. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Bora Tokyay, Managing Director at Tarentum, to learn more about the matter.
Hande Mutlu Joins Schneider Electric as Legal Counsel
Hande Mutlu has joined Schneider Electric as Legal Counsel.
Almila Ozturk Joins Coca-Cola CCI as Senior Legal Counsel
Almila Ozturk has joined Coca-Cola CCI as Senior Legal Counsel.
The In-House Buzz: Interview with Dinc Sanver of Teva
According to Dinc Sanver, General Counsel & Local Compliance Officer Turkey & MEA at Teva, the pandemic has accelerated a digital evolution of the legal function, giving rise to a whole new set of challenges.
Ebru Ince Returns to Private Practice to Join ELIG
Former Deputy Head of the Supervision and Enforcement Department-I of the Turkish Competition Authority, Ebru Ince, has returned to private practice to join ELIG Gurkaynak Attorneys-at-Law as Counsel.
Merve Oney Barlas Hired as Chief Legal Officer at DgPays
Merve Oney Barlas has joined Istanbul-based financial services provider DgPays as Chief Legal Officer.
The Soft Touch
Aybars Yagiz, Legal Counsel at GAMA Enerji, Turkey, and Board Member at the GAMA group of companies, shares his thoughts about the soft skills senior in-house legal counsel should possess.
Deal 5: Fujitsu Australia VP Legal Scott Mortimer on Sale of Fujitsu Technology Solutions to Teknoser in Turkey
On November 11, 2020, CEE Legal Matters reported that Balcioglu Selcuk Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership advised Fujitsu Technology Solutions Bilisim on its sale of 100% of shares from shareholders Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH and Fujitsu Technology Solutions Holding B.V. CEE In-House Matters spoke with Scott Mortimer, Vice President, Legal Commercial and Compliance at Fujitsu Australia Limited, to learn more about the sale.
Senem Berkem Paflak Moves to Modanisa as Head of Legal Compliance
Senem Berkem Paflak has joined Modanisa as Head of Legal Compliance.
Mustafa Yazgan Promoted as Senior Director and Regional Counsel at Stryker
Turkish lawyer Mustafa Yazgan has been promoted to Senior Director and Regional Counsel at Stryker in Cork, Ireland.
Berna Gungenci Kilincoglu Appointed as Associate Director Project Integrity at EBRD
Turkish lawyer Berna Gungenci Kilincoglu has been appointed Associate Director, Project Integrity at the EBRD in London.
Bengi Su Karakoylu Becomes Head of Legal at Temsa
Bengi Su Karakoylu has joined Temsa as the company’s Head of Legal.