Sena Uykan is an Associate in the Corporate Law Group, specialising in data protection, privacy law, and commercial contracts. Sena advises clients across sectors such as technology, medical devices, and education, with a focus on compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (No. 6698) (KVKK) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including policy drafting, audits, and cross-border data transfers. Sena also has experience in competition law and commercial contracts, reviewing decisions of the Turkish Competition Authority, conducting compliance training, and negotiating agreements such as franchise, distribution, and supply contracts. Additionally, Sena advises on regulatory matters involving authorities such as the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), and the Advertising Board.

Areas of Expertise

  • Antitrust & Competition
  • Brand Communication
  • Compliance
  • Corporate Operations
  • Data Privacy

Education

  • Ankara University, Faculty of Law – LL.B, 2021

Professional Development

  • Legal Ethics and Professional Ethics Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey & Ankara University (2018-2019
  • Gender Issues and Law Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey & Ankara University (2018-2019)
  • Providing Family Law Support to Individuals in Financial Hardship Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey & Ankara University (2019-2020)
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey & Ankara University (2020-2021)

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