Fatih Ozdemir

Legal & Regulatory Affairs Director
YASED International Investors Association
Turkiye

“The lawyers who will define the next decade are those who can translate complexity into clarity and turn regulation into direction.”

Fatih Özdemir is a seasoned Legal and Compliance Counsel with a robust background in Energy Law, IT Law, Administrative Law, Corporate, and Compliance. Currently serving as the Legal & Regulatory Affairs Director at YASED International Investors Association, Fatih is known for his dynamic keynote speaking abilities, engaging and informing diverse audiences with his in-depth knowledge and innovative legal strategies. His extensive experience spans handling complex legal issues for well-known companies and organisations, demonstrating a commitment to the legal profession through his various publications, lectures, and presentations.

Fatih is particularly focused on introducing new areas of law and advancing the recognition of in-house legal and compliance counsel as a specialised profession. His expertise includes developing comprehensive strategies for corporate establishment, and compliance systems, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations. Fatih’s work encompasses a wide range of legal services, from corporate mergers and acquisitions to data protection, offering strategic guidance on corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and business conduct standards.

Awarded the “Rising Star” for Türkiye in 2023 by The Legal 500, Fatih’s legal prowess is recognised nationally. He has also played a critical role in managing and implementing compliance projects, privacy policies, and IT security strategies, which have fortified the infrastructure of numerous businesses. His approach to legal issues is not only reactive but also proactive, focusing on risk assessment and pre-emptive planning to support sustainable business practices and innovation in the legal field.

Educated at prestigious institutions and trained under rigorous legal standards, Fatih is committed to maintaining the highest level of legal excellence, continuously updating his skills and knowledge to stay ahead of evolving legal trends. His advisory services extend to multinational and Turkish companies, focusing on trade, corporate law, data protection and corporate making him a trusted counsel in complex legal and compliance matters.