Gokhan Kesim is a Partner who leads the IT and Data Protection practice at Erdem & Partners, a leading full-service law firm with a significant global clientele. With his extensive experience of over 10 years in the legal sector, Gokhan is specialized in Data Protection Law (KVKK), Intellectual Property Law, E-commerce Law, Cybercrimes and Contracts Law.Gokhan represents both international and domestic clients in arbitrations, court proceedings (before all Turkish courts) and mediations. A significant part of his practice is focused on Data Protection Law (KVKK). Having built up a solid reputation within the Istanbul market, Gokhan ensures that the business of his clients is carried out in full compliance with the KVKK. In this regard, he provides in-house training, drafts legal documents and implements the necessary systems to protect data-flow within and outside the companies.In addition, Gokhan advises on all areas of Commercial Law. He delivers tailored advice to Investors, Enterprises, Start-ups and Entrepreneurs. Gokhan has a deep understanding of his clients’ needs. He is highly skilled in understanding complex legal issues and providing business-oriented solutions. Gokhan’s experience also covers a variety of legal fields such as Criminal Law, Privatization Law, Competition Law and Company Restructuring and Acquisitions.Clients have consistently praised Gokhan for his high level of legal service and, importantly, his professionalism describing him as “thorough”, “a pleasure to work with” and “incredibly knowledgeable about the matters he works on”.Gokhan is a native Turkish speaker and fluent in English.