Yaşar K. Canpolat

Founder, Canpolat Legal

Yaşar K. Canpolat is a lawyer working in the fields of financial technologies, data protection and intellectual property law.

Canpolat started his career in the field of intellectual property at DERİŞ, and after managing the brand portfolios of global brands, he conducted in-depth studies on the protection of personal data, financial technologies and disruptive technologies at the Interbank Card Center. He currently continues his expertise in these areas under the roof of Canpolat Legal.

Known for his extensive experience in the fields of FinTech and personal data law, Canpolat provides strategic legal consultancy to senior executives, and also teaches at universities and FintechIstanbul, and is a PSM jury member.

His activities in the sector are not limited to consultancy, he serves as a board member of the Data Protection Association, and takes an active role in prestigious organizations such as TÜBİSAD and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AIPPI). In addition, he has previously carried out important studies in the TÖDEB Law and Legislation Working Group, TOBB Fintech Assembly, Open Banking Association and Blockchain Turkey.