SmartLex: Legal Consultancy in Emerging Technologies
SmartLex provides vital legal consultancy services that play a crucial role in the operation, healthy growth, institutionalization, and effective progress of companies within the scope of emerging technologies. In recent years, technology startups have rapidly increased both in our country and globally. The integration of artificial intelligence into various aspects of life has brought ethical issues to the forefront. Additionally, the potential use of decentralized structures like blockchain beyond just the crypto realm has become a frequent topic of discussion.
We are entering an era where expertise in not only local laws but also international regulatory actions by institutions and organizations is essential. This necessitates a deep understanding of the technical characteristics of technologies and the legal fields they require. At SmartLex, we provide legal consultancy services in the field of technology and informatics, covering the following areas:
As SmartLex, we aim to help technology companies navigate the evolving legal environment, comply with regulatory requirements and achieve sustainable growth offer in these areas.
Our Legal Consultancy Focus Areas and Services
Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Review and ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
Assistance with obtaining the necessary licenses and permits.
Advise on regulatory changes and their implications.
Corporate Governance
Establish and maintain corporate governance frameworks.
Draft and review corporate policies and procedures.
Advise on board governance and shareholder relations.
Providing consultancy on board management and shareholder relations.
Data Protection and Privacy
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Draft and review privacy policies and data processing agreements.
Ensuring the confidentiality and updating of internal company correspondence and other documents within the scope of KVKK and GDPR.
Providing advice on data breach response and notification procedures.
Tax Compliance and Planning
Providing consultancy on tax obligations and compliance.
Providing support on tax planning and structuring issues.
Tax audits and dispute handling.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
Developing and implementing policies within the scope of national and international legislation on preventing money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Conducting regular risk assessments.
Provide training and support for AML/CTF compliance.
Management of Relations with Regulatory Public Institutions
Ensuring effective communication and relationship management with regulatory and public institutions.
Taking precautions against sanctions and following legal processes.
Intellectual Property Rights
National and international protection and management of intellectual property rights.
Providing consultancy on trademarks, copyrights and patents.
Handling intellectual property disputes and infringement issues.
Regulatory Compliance Program
Design, implementation and management of compliance programs.
Helping companies develop strategies that comply with legal regulations.
Identifying and evaluating legal risks and opportunities.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Representation in legal disputes and lawsuits.
Providing consultancy on representation and resolution strategies in dispute resolution.
Representation against investigations and enforcement actions of regulatory agencies.
Contract Management, Document Review
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts with customers, suppliers and partners.
Ensuring all contracts comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Managing contract renewals, changes and terminations.
Monitoring and Reporting
Regular monitoring and reporting of companies' legal compliance processes.
Conducting regular risk assessments and inspections.
Organizing Trainings
Providing training on legal compliance and data privacy for company employees.
Providing training sessions on legal and regulatory compliance.
Developing training materials for staff and stakeholders.
Keeping the up to date on legal developments and best practices.
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