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.
Acquiring a Turkish Payment or E-Money Institution: TCMB Approval for Share Transfers and What Due Diligence Must Cover
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A Ban on Superintelligence? What Happened in Washington This Week and Whether the Idea Travels to Türkiye
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Steam, App Store and Google Play Agreements for Turkish Studios: Standard Terms, Commissions, Payouts, Account Termination and the DMA
Non-negotiable platform terms under TBK 20–25, commission and payout mechanics, delisting and account termination, Law 6563 intermediary rules, the EU DMA.
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.