IT Law is becoming an increasingly critical field with an ever-broader scope of application, driven by accelerating digitalization, the proliferation of data-driven business models, the diversification of digital platforms and services, and the integration of emerging technologies, most notably artificial intelligence, into business processes. The field covers a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, from information technology and software services to digital services, and from data use to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence applications. In this context, Erdem & Erdem provides comprehensive advice to clients, within the framework of national and international regulations, on managing legal risks arising from information technologies, digital services and artificial intelligence applications, on achieving compliance with regulatory obligations, and on structuring the related processes.

In the field of IT Law, the firm develops strategic solutions for the legal needs arising from clients’ digital activities. These cover software and licensing, cloud computing, internet law, e-commerce, digital platforms, electronic contracts, telecommunications, and information technology (IT) agreements. In this respect, the firm provides comprehensive legal support in identifying legal risks arising from companies’ IT infrastructures and digital business models. It also supports the structuring and implementation of information systems and technology-driven processes in compliance with applicable legislation.

With respect to the development, use and commercialization of artificial intelligence systems, the firm addresses the legal issues arising where these systems intersect with personal data protection, intellectual property, contract law and other relevant regulatory areas. In this regard, the firm advises on compliance, where applicable, with the relevant national and international regulations, first and foremost the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act. It also advises assessing legal risks relating to matters such as data use, transparency and accountability, and structuring artificial intelligence projects in compliance with applicable legislation.

In addition, Erdem & Erdem provides legal support to companies with activities connected to the EU market in their compliance processes under the EU regulations reshaping the digital economy. Within the framework of regulations such as the Digital Services Act, the Data Act and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the firm analyses the scope and applicability of these regulations to companies’ activities and identifies the relevant compliance requirements. It then develops solutions for integrating these obligations into business processes. Given the extraterritorial effect of EU regulations, compliance matters to Türkiye-based companies both for effectively managing legal risks and for sustaining their commercial relationships with the EU.

The Erdem & Erdem team also plays an active role in resolving disputes arising from the use of information technologies and artificial intelligence systems. It supports clients in matters involving data breaches, digital content and intellectual property infringements, online fraud, cybersecurity incidents, and disputes arising from information systems. In this context, the team represents clients in inquiries and investigations conducted by the relevant administrative and regulatory authorities. Where disputes arise, it supports clients in litigation and other dispute resolution proceedings.

Rather than merely keeping pace with technological transformation, Erdem & Erdem anticipates the legal needs this transformation creates. With this approach, the firm helps clients structure their activities on a secure, compliant and sustainable basis.