SEMA GELTURAN
Dublin
Summary
Qualified lawyer specialising in competition law, data protection, and technology regulation. Currently pursuing an MSc in Law and Finance at Trinity College Dublin, focusing on the intersection of law, finance, and emerging technologies. Experienced in legal research, policy analysis, and compliance frameworks, with a strong interest in the transformative impact of AI and digital technologies on financial services and regulatory landscapes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Voluntary Legal Advisor – Technology & Cybersecurity
Xtremelab.co (XLC)
İstanbul, Türkiye
03.2019 - Current
- Delivered legal consultancy for technology-driven entrepreneurship and innovation projects, enhancing project viability.
- Advised on cybersecurity and legal/regulatory considerations for technology initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Gained expertise at the intersection of emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and regulatory compliance, fostering informed decision-making.
Associate – Compliance | Competition & Data Protection
YBK Attorney Partnership
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Advised clients on competition law, data protection, AI, and cybersecurity to ensure compliance in technology-driven and highly regulated sectors.
- Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation concerning technology regulation, competition compliance and data governance.
- Analysed emerging regulatory developments and assessed their implications for digital markets, AI-enabled technologies, and organisational compliance.
- Supported legal risk assessments and regulatory monitoring while developing compliance frameworks and data governance practices.
Associate – Corporate & Commercial
MET Partners
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Advised on commercial transactions, contracts and regulatory requirements involving competition, data protection, intellectual property, employment and corporate law.
- Conducted legal research and risk assessments on complex commercial and regulatory matters, identifying potential risks and advising on mitigation strategies.
- Advised domestic and international clients on legal matters in technology, energy, automotive, media, cosmetics, and other regulated sectors, ensuring compliance and addressing industry-specific challenges.
Associate – Regulatory Compliance
Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş. (Şişecam)
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented compliance programmes for competition law, personal data protection and economic sanctions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored regulatory developments and assessed implications for business operations and internal policies, facilitating proactive compliance measures.
- Prepared legal opinions, internal policies, compliance documentation and practical guidance for business teams.
- Collaborated with legal, compliance and business teams on complex regulatory matters.
- Prepared presentations on CSRD, competition law investigations and regulatory developments for internal stakeholders, enhancing awareness and understanding of compliance issues.
- Delivered internal presentations on emerging regulatory and technology-related developments, including the Cybersecurity Law, to senior IT management.
Legal Trainee – Tax Litigation
KPMG
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with tax audits, litigation, and settlement procedures, including Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) and related submissions, to facilitate resolution.
- Prepared legal opinions, petitions, and supporting documentation to strengthen case positions.
- Conducted legal research and risk analysis to support strategies in domestic and cross-border tax matters.
Education
MSc - Law and Finance
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland12-2026
LLM - European Union Law (English)
Marmara University
Türkiye12-2025
LL.B. -
Istanbul University, Faculty of Law
Türkiye12-2023
Skills
- Technology regulation
- Data protection strategies
- AI compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Legal tech solutions
- Market analysis
- Finance law
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- PepsiCo & ISTAC Moot Court Competition’24, Oralist (Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC) & PepsiCo)
- Jessup Moot Court Competition'23, Team Member (The International Law Student Association)
- Nuremberg Moot Court Competition’22, Team Leader & Oralist (The International Nuremberg Principles Academy & the International Criminal Law Research Unit at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg)
- Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition'21, Oralist (The International Institute of Space Law (IISL))
- ITUCU, Moot Court Competition'21, Oralist (awarded as “Best Advocate”)
Custom
My areas of interest include Artificial Intelligence & Law, Responsible AI Governance, AI Ethics, AI in Financial Services, FinTech Regulation, Algorithmic Decision-Making, Digital Markets, Competition Law, Data Protection, Technology Regulation, Human–AI Collaboration, and the intersection of Law, Business & Regulation.
Awards & Scholarship
- Jean Monnet Scholar, 2026
- Best Advocate (ITUCU Moot Court Competition, 2022)
- Valedictorian, Oruç Reis Anatolian High School, 2016
Timeline
Associate – Compliance | Competition & Data Protection
YBK Attorney Partnership
03.2026 - 08.2026
Associate – Corporate & Commercial
MET Partners
05.2025 - 03.2026
Associate – Regulatory Compliance
Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları A.Ş. (Şişecam)
05.2024 - 05.2025
Legal Trainee – Tax Litigation
KPMG
08.2023 - 05.2024
Voluntary Legal Advisor – Technology & Cybersecurity
Xtremelab.co (XLC)
03.2019 - Current
MSc - Law and Finance
Trinity College Dublin
LLM - European Union Law (English)
Marmara University
LL.B. -
Istanbul University, Faculty of Law