Advertising, Media and Entertainment Law

Our firm is a market leader in the field of Advertising, Media, and Entertainment Law.

Our team of experienced lawyers draw upon their deep industrial knowledge to provide comprehensive tailor made legal consultancy services on all aspects of Advertisement, Media, and Entertainment Law and our prestigious clientele includes major advertising agencies, national telecommunications network operators, television and radio broadcasters, social network operators, international social media platforms, e-commerce companies, film and television producers, manufacturers of consumer electronics, computer gaming companies, and intermediary firms conducting drawings, sweepstakes, and contests.

Always up-to-date with the latest regulatory and practical legal developments, our Advertising, Media, and Entertainment team keeps its domestic and multinational commercial clients informed on all legislative changes, which can occur frequently under different regulatory headings, as well as changes in decisions  of the judiciary and relevant authorities, and supports them by finding the best possible solutions in order to avoid possible violation decisions. In this context, the services we provide to our clients can range from ensuring compliance of product labels and packages with consumer legislation, to legal compliance reviews of advertising and promotional campaigns carried out via television, internet, or printed means, and when necessary, representing our clients before the relevant administrative authority in event of any violations.

In addition, our deep first-hand experience allows us to effectively advise our clients on complex promotional mechanisms including sweepstakes and planned contests in accordance with the national advertisement regulations, and when needed, represent our clients before the relevant governmental authorities such as the Advertisement Board and the National Lottery Administration.

Our legal advisory services in the entertainment sector include contract preparation, copyright protection, the prevention of probable infringement, and follow-up of regulatory procedures for obtaining necessary permits and licenses prior to production.

While the team has an outstanding international reputation, it is even more famous locally for its representation of nearly 60% of the Turkish entertainment industry. We have earned this reputation as a market leader in large part through the contribution of the extraordinarily experienced and knowledgeable partners who lead the team.

The Advertising, Media, and Entertainment team is led by our senior partner Nazlı Selek and our partner Bilge Derinbay.