Legal architecture for technology companies, venture capital investors, and regulated markets.

Vircon Legal advises companies, investors, and institutions on complex transactions, compliance, governance, data protection, and cross-border structuring. As a Türkiye-based firm handling cross-border mandates, we combine local depth with the execution capability of a global practice.

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We guide clients through the legal work that shapes growth, regulatory compliance, and cross-border execution.

Vircon Legal is a Türkiye-based corporate and technology law firm advising clients on transactional, regulatory, and compliance-driven matters. Our work begins with a close understanding of each client’s technology, operational priorities, and commercial objectives. We approach legal challenges as strategic partners: grounded in rigorous analysis and practical execution.

We bring together commercial foresight, regulatory insight, and legal precision at the intersection of business strategy and legal structure. On cross-border and specialist matters, we coordinate seamlessly with leading international law firms and external advisors to deliver synchronized global execution.

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“Dedicated to startup law, Vircon Legal has ‘deep experience supporting new ventures in international markets’. The firm excels in both financing and startup consultancy as well as in transactions, advising both buyer and seller side.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2026
“They are responsive, collaborative, and consistently deliver clear solution-oriented advice. They really knew their stuff, but what helped the most was how easy they were to work with.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2026
“Mümtaz has unique ability to master both the legal and business aspects of every deal.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2026
“Key to firm’s success in the sector is team head Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu who has impressive legal expertise and deep understanding of the start-up ecosystem and founders’ perspectives.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025
“Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu is a great leader with the strong communication skills, great expertise in tech law, especially in AI and blockchain. He is super responsive and great guide.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025

Case Studies

Selected matters from our public track record: a16z-backed flip-ups, a cross-border exit to a US-listed acquirer, and group-wide KVKK compliance programs. Work that founders and investors trust us with.

From emerging regulation to deal mechanics, we write about the questions founders and investors actually ask. The goal: analysis you can put to work, and stay ahead of the curve.

TCMB Writes Biometric Remote Identification into the Payment Services Regulation: What Payment and E-Money Institutions Must Change (RG 4.9.2026)

TCMB Writes Biometric Remote Identification into the Payment Services Regulation: What Payment and E-Money Institutions Must Change (RG 4.9.2026)

Since 4 September 2026, Article 41 of TCMB's payment services Regulation names biometric methods and ID documents with electronic authentication capability for remote customer verification. A same-day Communiqué amendment reworks the NFC fallback and opens a passport route for foreign…

Türkiye’s Age Verification Regulation for Social Networks: the e-Devlet Token, Rules for 15 to 17 Year Olds and the Deadlines

Türkiye’s Age Verification Regulation for Social Networks: the e-Devlet Token, Rules for 15 to 17 Year Olds and the Deadlines

The Cybersecurity Presidency's regulation of 10 October 2026, in force on 1 November, requires an e-Devlet age token for every new social media account, sets strict rules for 15 to 17 year olds (no public accounts, live streaming, infinite feeds…

Türkiye Geographic Data Permits Regulation 2026: What Companies Working with Location Data Must Check

Türkiye Geographic Data Permits Regulation 2026: What Companies Working with Location Data Must Check

The Geographic Data Permits Regulation, in force since 14 October 2026, requires a Ministry permit before collecting, producing, sharing or selling Matrix-listed geographic data commercially, including for foreign companies. Who needs a permit, the fee, exemptions, reporting duties, fines and…

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