On June 13, 2022, in the interview “Different Areas of Law with Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu,” our Managing Partner Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu delivered a 34-minute session, drawing on his perspective from Vircon Legal, Startup Hukuku and Clemta, at the intersection of blockchain, AI, U.S. incorporation, and startup investments.
The central thesis of the interview was clear: while the classical lawyer’s practice evolves toward specialization in a single vertical, the value of the technology-focused lawyer lies in sustaining blockchain, AI, and cross-border incorporation as an integrated discipline.
Blockchain law
The regulatory uncertainties faced by blockchain projects in Turkey and globally, token classification, and opportunities for regulatory arbitrage were unpacked.
AI and law
Wherever AI enters a business process, the session showed how data-protection, intellectual property and liability issues take shape: illustrated with examples.
U.S. incorporation and startup investments
Drawing on Clemta’s experience, the strategic reasoning for U.S. incorporation and the typical investment-structuring choices for Turkish ventures were covered.
Highlights from this interview
- Blockchain: Regulatory uncertainty, token classification
- AI: Data protection, IP, liability
- Cross-border: U.S. incorporation strategy
- Investment: Startup investment structures
You can watch the full interview on YouTube.
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