Technology, media and entertainment businesses face a distinctive combination of regulatory, commercial and rights-related issues in Turkey. MARIF advises international and domestic businesses across the sector, including technology companies, digital platforms, broadcasters, streaming and on-demand services, content businesses and other participants in the media and entertainment market.
Our work reflects the way these businesses operate in practice. A new platform, service or content offering may involve broadcasting or internet regulation, consumer and subscription rules, advertising, content rights, data protection and commercial arrangements at the same time. We help clients address these issues together and adapt international business models, products and contractual structures to Turkish law.
We have particular experience in the Turkish media and digital regulatory environment. This includes advising on matters involving the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) and the Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK), as well as the regulatory requirements applicable to broadcasting, streaming, on-demand media and online platforms. We also advise on consumer and advertising matters, data protection and cybersecurity issues that arise in connection with digital products and services.
Our disputes experience is an important part of our sector offering. We represent clients in commercial, regulatory, copyright and content-related disputes and administrative proceedings, while using that contentious experience to identify risks in contracts, regulatory strategies and business models before disputes arise.
