Kağan Dora

Practice Areas

Kağan Dora is the Partner leading the Firm’s Intellectual Property, Data & Technology, and Privacy & Cybersecurity Practices.

He is widely recognised as one of Türkiye’s leading corporate and technology lawyers, distinguished by his deep sector knowledge and strategic insight across technology-driven and highly regulated industries, including information technology, internet and e-commerce, media and entertainment, gaming, fintech, defence, and emerging digital business models.

With over 25 years of experience, Kağan advises both local and multinational clients on complex transactions as well as day-to-day operational and sensitive regulatory matters.

Kağan leads a sizeable team of lawyers covering technology, data and intellectual property matters ranging from IT sourcing and outsourcing, privacy and cybersecurity, digital platforms, social media, e-commerce and digital payments, payment and e-money services, and advertising, media, entertainment, software licensing, cloud and SaaS arrangements to trademark prosecution and portfolio management, trademark and copyright litigation, and IP enforcement.

His practice spans the full lifecycle of technology and data-driven businesses, with particular focus on personal data protection and privacy, cybersecurity governance and incident response, and sector-specific regulatory compliance, ensuring that clients receive integrated advice across contentious and non-contentious matters in his leadership role. He also advises on regulatory strategy and compliance under Turkish and international data protection regimes, helping clients design and implement privacy governance frameworks, data transfer mechanisms, and cybersecurity policies aligned with global best practices.

Kağan regularly supports clients in structuring and negotiating sophisticated technology transactions, including software development and licensing, cloud services, SaaS, platform and marketplace models, data-sharing arrangements, and cross-border outsourcing.

He is particularly valued for his ability to combine strong technical understanding with pragmatic leadership, enabling his team to deliver clear, business-focused advice in fast-evolving digital environments.