Understand the context
Assess the legal issue alongside the business objective and regulatory framework.
LAW & CONSULTANCY · ISTANBUL · AMSTERDAM
Complex matters.Clear legal direction.
Business-focused legal advice grounded in local realities and informed by an international perspective.
APPROACH
Legal advice creates real value when it makes decision-making easier.
Clarify the risks
Set out the available options, possible outcomes and critical decision points in clear terms.
Build an actionable solution
Move beyond legal analysis to create a practical route forward.
Burçin
Taşpınar
She combines legal, compliance and board-level experience in financial services with academic training in Türkiye and abroad.
PROFILE DETAILS
EDUCATION
LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law
University of Amsterdam
Certificate Programme in International Finance and Corporate Law
London School of Economics
LL.M. in Economic Law
Galatasaray University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Marmara University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder
Burçin Taşpınar Legal Advisory Services
Board Member
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Türkiye
Head of Legal and Compliance
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Türkiye
Legal Counsel
Garanti BBVA
Legal Counsel
Garanti Mortgage
SERVICES
Practice areas
From corporate transactions to regulatory compliance, every matter is considered in light of both its commercial realities and legal risks.
Banking and Finance Law
Sound, compliant structures for financial transactions
Legal advice and representation on the structuring and execution of financial transactions for banks, financing companies, financial leasing and factoring companies, investment funds and investors.
- Loan agreements, corporate finance and project finance
- Mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, restructurings and liquidations
- Security interests over movable and immovable assets, mortgages and pledges
- Applications and proceedings before the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) and other regulatory authorities
Data Protection and Information Systems
Data protection, digital operations and ongoing compliance
Advice on compliance with Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 6698; KVKK) and international data protection regimes, as well as data security policies, information systems and digital services.
- Data inventories, privacy notices and explicit consent forms
- Cross-border data transfers and registration with the Data Controllers’ Registry Information System (VERBIS)
- Legal safeguards and incident response processes for personal data breaches
- Cybersecurity, e-commerce and disputes involving digital services
Capital Markets Law
Regulatory guidance from securities offerings to IPOs
Advice to companies and investors on conducting capital markets activities in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Initial public offerings and other securities offerings
- Issuance of equity and debt instruments
- Investment funds and portfolio management companies
- Compliance with the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye and Borsa İstanbul regulations
Corporate Law and Governance
End-to-end corporate advice, from incorporation to restructuring
Legal support throughout the corporate lifecycle, from incorporation and day-to-day governance to restructuring and liquidation.
- Incorporations, articles of association, and capital increases and reductions
- Shareholding structures, shareholder rights and dividend distributions
- Mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and liquidations
- General meetings, board matters, corporate registrations and statutory filings
Employment Law
Proactive, up-to-date solutions for sound employment relations
Advice and representation for employers and employees throughout the establishment, management and termination of employment relationships.
- Employment agreements, workplace regulations and internal policies
- Termination, severance entitlements and employment disputes
- Compliance with occupational health and safety requirements
- Collective bargaining and employment relations management
Competition Law
Commercial decisions assessed in the light of competition rules
Risk assessment, training, compliance support and representation to help companies operate in accordance with competition law.
- Competition law awareness and compliance training
- Abuse of dominance and anti-competitive agreements
- Merger control review of mergers and acquisitions
- Notifications, investigations and proceedings before the Turkish Competition Authority
AML/CFT and MASAK Compliance
Risk-based, auditable systems for financial crime compliance
Compliance advice and representation for companies and financial institutions on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations.
- Risk assessments and internal control frameworks
- Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence processes
- Suspicious transaction reporting and audit readiness
- Investigations, administrative proceedings and sanctions, and compliance training
Consumer Law
Consumer-law compliance for financial products and services
Advice to banks and financial institutions on managing consumer relationships in compliance with applicable law and mitigating regulatory risk.
- Consumer contracts, standard terms and consumer credit requirements
- Defective goods, rights of withdrawal, formal notices and return or refund processes
- Advertising and marketing practices
- E-commerce and distance contracts
Insurance Law
Legal support across the insurance lifecycle, from policy drafting to coverage
Contract drafting, coverage advice and dispute resolution for insurers, insurance intermediaries and policyholders.
- Drafting and review of insurance policies and contracts
- Coverage analysis and application of policy terms
- Legal advice to insurers and insurance intermediaries
- Insurance dispute resolution and representation
HOW WE WORK
Set the framework.
Then move forward with clarity.
Understand the matter
Objectives, parties, documents and time pressures are assessed together.
Frame the options
Legal risks, decision points and available courses of action are distilled into a clear structure.
Manage the process
The agreed course of action is implemented with disciplined communication and follow-through.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before the first meeting
Which areas of law are covered?
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Advice is provided across banking and finance, data protection, capital markets, corporate and employment law, competition law, AML/CFT and MASAK compliance, consumer law and insurance law.
Is legal advice only needed after a dispute arises?
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No. Structuring contracts, transactions and compliance processes correctly from the outset helps reduce the risk of disputes and regulatory sanctions before they arise.
Do you assist with regulatory authority proceedings?
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Yes. Depending on the matter, the scope may include applications, notifications, audits and representation before the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye, the Turkish Competition Authority, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and other competent authorities.
What information is helpful for an initial assessment?
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A concise summary of the matter, the parties involved, available documents and any critical dates will support an efficient preliminary legal assessment.
CONTACT / START
Start with a focused conversation that clarifies the matter.
Share a short outline of the matter. No lawyer–client relationship is established until the engagement terms are agreed in writing.
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