We are a full-service independent & boutique law firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, renowned for our deep expertise in regulative markets with a dedicated department on healthcare law.
To be a trusted legal partner delivering sector-specific, innovative solutions for the regulative markets in Turkey and beyond. We aim to provide clients with clarity, confidence, and effective results through expert legal guidance.
We deliver tailored, practical legal and compliance services that empower clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Our team is committed to strategic, results-driven support across every aspect of regulative, healthcare and life sciences law.
H&Y Partners is a premier independent and boutique law firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, distinguished by its deep expertise in healthcare law and its commitment to delivering bespoke legal solutions. We serve a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients, including corporations and financial institutions operating in the pharmaceutical, nutrition, diagnostics, and medical device sectors.
Our firm stands out for its integrated legal approach, drawing on the strengths of highly specialized departments such as Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property & Technology, Competition, Employment, Real Estate, Compliance, Data Privacy, and more.
We combine local insight with an international perspective, enabling us to navigate both the Turkish legal landscape and the demands of global trade dynamics. Our mission is to empower clients with strategic, practical, and results-driven legal counsel, helping them achieve their business goals while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Clients turn to H&Y Partners as a single, trusted point of contact for complex legal matters, from daily operations to high-stakes investment decisions.
Our team is equipped to handle large-scale, intricate matters and respond rapidly to extraordinary challenges, safeguarding business continuity and supporting sustainable growth.
At the core of our practice lies deep sectoral expertise. We lead the way in providing regulatory, transactional, and compliance services for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies, guiding clients through the evolving landscape of health-related regulations. Our attorneys represent clients before key authorities like the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Data Privacy Authority, and the Competition Authority, ensuring every application and process aligns with Turkish regulations and international standards.
Beyond advisory services, H&Y Partners actively represents clients in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, and conducts comprehensive internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, tax irregularities, or antitrust violations. Our multidisciplinary and proactive approach enables clients to anticipate and mitigate legal risks, develop robust compliance programs, and ensure operational resilience in a rapidly changing market.
About Our Founder, Hamit Yalçın
Hamit Yalçın, the founder of H&Y Partners, is an award-winning, C-level international legal and compliance professional with over two decades of experience. Since 1998, Hamit has provided strategic legal guidance across the CEEMEA region, Southern Asia, and Turkey, earning a reputation for excellence, integrity, and solution-oriented leadership.
His distinguished career includes serving for many years as Senior Legal Counsel at Abbott, where he managed legal operations across multiple regions and led teams through complex regulatory challenges.
Hamit’s expertise spans a wide array of legal disciplines, with core strengths in Competition Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Regulatory & Compliance, Government Investigations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Technologies, and Corporate Establishments & Restructuring. He is known for his sharp analytical skills, agile approach, and his ability to deliver geographically attuned legal counsel on high-stakes cross-border matters.
Hamit is a dedicated leader and mentor, steering teams to consistently deliver commercially astute, high-impact legal support. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Marmara’s Faculty of Law, and a master’s degree in Commercial Law from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. Under his guidance, H&Y Partners continues to set new standards in the field of healthcare law—providing clients with clarity, confidence, and world-class legal expertise.
H&Y Partners is an independent and boutique law firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, distinguished by its deep expertise in regulative markets including healthcare law and its commitment to delivering bespoke legal solutions. We serve a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients, including corporations and financial institutions operating in the regulative, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceutical, nutrition, diagnostics, and medical device sectors.
Our team provides comprehensive legal and compliance services tailored to the operational needs of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies. We help clients navigate complex regulations, develop internal compliance programs, conduct trainings, and represent your interests before governmental authorities.
Our proactive approach ensures your business is protected and always aligned with current regulatory expectations.
Yes, we actively represent our clients in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, as well as during internal investigations and government inquiries.
Our multidisciplinary team safeguards your interests in disputes and helps mitigate potential risks related to taxation, compliance, competition law, and more. We handle all phases of litigation and investigation, ensuring a strategic and solution-focused defense.
We prioritize responsiveness, accessibility, and clear communication at every stage of our client relationships.
Our integrated and results-driven approach means you will have a dedicated point of contact who coordinates with all necessary departments for efficient case management. We keep our clients informed and involved, ensuring their strategic goals and operational continuity remain our top priority.
