Department profile
Canpolat Legal

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Turkey


Canpolat Legal

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - Turkey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Canpolat Legal is a tech specialist boutique firm. Its team advises on a range of FinTech work, particularly in open banking and new payments providers. Its advice ranges from product structuring for banks to issues relating to cryptocurrency exchanges.

Strengths

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  • The Canpolat Legal team have deep knowledge in Turkish legislation and EU legislation.

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  • Canpolat Legal stands out with its end-to-end knowledge of the FinTech sector and, beyond that, its strong command of both the technical and business aspects of the subject.

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  • Canpolat Legal is well organised and has a capable team in place to provide reliable support to its clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Yaşar Canpolat
    Band 1Yaşar Canpolat

    Yaşar Canpolat

    Yaşar Canpolat is an expert in payment systems, data protection and IP, among other matters. He acts for many Turkish FinTechs on regulatory and transactional matters.
    • Yaşar is highly accessible, responsive and professional in his approach. He provides direct partner-level involvement, which ensures clear communication and confidence in legal decision-making.

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    • Yaşar's deep knowledge of the sector clearly sets him apart from other lawyers. His legal expertise combined with his industry insight makes his support especially valuable.

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    • Yaşar Canpolat consistently identifies legal risks while keeping the needs of the business in mind, and provides well-balanced, practical legal advice that aligns with commercial realities.

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  • Star AssociatesGülsima Palaz
    Star AssociatesGülsima Palaz

    Gülsima Palaz

    Gülsima Palaz is an associate in the Canpolat Legal team and works with e-money and payments institutions on regulatory matters. She is developing strong experience in business and product structuring for FinTechs.

    • Gülsima Palaz is a diligent and detail-oriented legal professional who adds value through her reliability and responsiveness.

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    • Gülsima has valuable experience and great communication skills.

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    • Gülsima's results-oriented mindset, combined with excellent communication skills, allows her to engage effectively with business units.

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