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.
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“Mümtaz has unique ability to master both the legal and business aspects of every deal.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
The Liquidity Window in a Family Company: Share Buybacks and Controlled Secondaries
Three routes to cash for a family shareholder: a company buyback, a sale inside the family, a sale to an outsider — limits, transfer restrictions, pricing.
How SAFEs Work under Turkish Law: Discounts, Caps and the Limits of the TCC
The SAFE has no direct equivalent in Turkish law: discount and cap mechanics, shareholder undertakings, conversion via capital increase and stamp duty.
The Cost of Not Paying Dividends: Reserves, Distribution Expectations and Shareholder Conflict
A dividend under TTK Article 507 depends on a distribution resolution: how reserves, unreasoned retention and just cause claims play out in family firms.
Legal guidance that moves founders forward
From formation to exit, we work alongside founders on the matters that shape the company. Book an intro call.