At Aksan Law Firm, we provide legal services in the media sector to domestic and international television and radio channels, digital broadcasting platforms, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, publishing houses, music production companies, advertising agencies, agents, all written, visual and digital press and media organisations and individuals, cinema, theatre and television actors, producers, directors and screenwriters, music composers and performers, and any other entities and individuals operating in the sector.
Our Media Law Department's services cover:
- Legal support to start-ups carrying out — or wishing to be set up to carry out — broadcasting, advertising, entertainment and gaming platforms, software, goods and services trade and similar activities through media tools;
- Drafting and follow-up of all media-related contracts: media companies, licences, sponsorships, advertising, agency, production, acting, press and broadcasting, series, films, internet, social media, cooperation, and any other agreements within media law;
- Planning and dispute resolution in connection with personal data protection, broadcaster/right-holder relations, access blocking, time-bound or open closure decisions, infrastructure services and standards and similar matters;
- Use of copyright and other rights over works of art and literature, follow-up of foreign copyright receivables of actors, directors and screenwriters;
- Follow-up of claims for material and moral damages arising from written and visual broadcasts;
- Objections to penalties imposed by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) and management of the related administrative processes;
- Ensuring that the activities of the media organisation comply with applicable legislation.
