Barlas: New Chief Legal at TurkNet
Advisor - People | Jan 21, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Merve Oney Barlas has been appointed as the Chief Legal, Compliance, and Regulation Officer at TurkNet. Barlas joined TurkNet in 2023, originally as the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. Her career has involved roles including the Chief Legal Officer at DgPays and Director of Legal Affairs for Mapfre Genel Sigorta. She has also worked as an Associate at Herguner, Bilgen, Ozeke, and Dentons' legacy firm Salans. In her statement regarding the appointment, Barlas expressed enthusiasm about her expanded role, indicating her eagerness to engage deeply with industry regulations and dynamics.
Sectors
- Telecommunications
- Legal Services
Geography
- Turkey – TurkNet is a telecommunications company based in Turkey, and the appointment of Barlas impacts the company's operations within this country.
Industry
- Telecommunications – TurkNet operates within the telecommunications industry, providing internet and communication services in Turkey.
- Legal Services – Merve Oney Barlas's role is focused on legal, compliance, and regulation, which intersects with the legal services industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurkNet | Company | Target Company | A telecommunications company operating in Turkey. |
| Merve Oney Barlas | Person | Target Individual | Recently appointed as Chief Legal, Compliance, and Regulation Officer at TurkNet. |
| DgPays | Company | Previous Employer | A company where Merve Oney Barlas served as Chief Legal Officer. |
| Mapfre Genel Sigorta | Company | Previous Employer | A company where Barlas was Director of Legal Affairs and Secretary of the Board of Directors. |
| Herguner, Bilgen, Ozeke | Company | Previous Employer | A law firm where Barlas worked as an Associate. |
| Dentons | Company | Previous Employer | Global law firm connected to Salans, where Barlas worked as an Associate. |