Erdem leads Data Protection and IT/Telecom practices at UMAY. With extensive experience advising technology and telecommunications firms, as well as data-driven clients, he specializes in privacy, telecommunications, cloud, cybersecurity, financial technologies and broadcasting regulations and commercial contracts.
Erdem has successfully managed over 200 privacy compliance projects and advised more than 60 international clients on data transfer strategies in accordance with privacy laws and sector-specific regulations, especially in the finance, insurance, and automotive industries. He has also overseen application processes across various sectors, including telecommunications, finance, retail, automotive, hardware, healthcare, datacenter, broadcasting, and insurance.
Dedicated to delivering tailored, strategic solutions, Erdem combines legal expertise with technical knowledge to support his clients' unique business models. His global experience spans over 25 jurisdictions, working with tech firms, startups, universities, and NGOs.
Recognized as an expert in the IT legal market, Erdem is praised for “his in-depth regulatory knowledge” and his “specialized advice in digital content and the video-on-demand industry.”
Practice Areas:
Compliance
Content Regulations (Internet Regulation)
Data Protection
Intellectual Property
IT & Telecoms
Media & Entertainment
Education:
Galatasaray University, Faculty of Law (LL.B.)
Languages
English, French, Turkish
Bars & Associations
Istanbul Bar Association