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About the Lawyer
Ece Nihan Günen is a founding partner at Bağ & Günen Law Firm in Istanbul, Turkey. She is an experienced legal advisor with a robust practice in **commercial** and corporate law, regulatory compliance, and privacy and data protection, with particular focus on the e-commerce, medical device, cosmetics, and healthcare sectors. Ece offers strategic legal solutions to both domestic and international clients, supporting them in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, cross-border transactions, and dispute resolution processes.Her international academic background and practical experience make her uniquely positioned to advise global clients operating in or entering the Turkish market. She holds an LL.M in Maritime and Marine Law from the University of Plymouth (UK) and has completed both the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at BPP Law School, London, enhancing her ability to deliver high-quality legal services within an international legal context.In addition to her extensive legal consultancy experience, Ece is a certified mediator registered with the Official List of Mediators in Turkey, specializing in employment, commercial, and insurance disputes. She also holds a CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe) certification and has completed the Corporate Ethics and Compliance Management Training Program organized by TEİD (Ethics and Reputation Society).
Experience
Ece Nihan Günen co-founded Bağ & Günen Law Office with Gökçe Bağ, combining their prior experience from national and international law firms to establish a full-service firm focused on **commercial** law and related areas.
Specialty
Commercial and Corporate Law- Contract Management- Privacy and Data Protection- Regulatory Compliance- Consumer Law- E-Commerce Law- Administrative Law- Maritime and Insurance Law
Education
- TED Ankara College
- Başkent University Law Faculty (2008)
- LL.M in Maritime and Marine Law, University of Plymouth (2009)
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), BPP Law School (2010)
- Legal Practice Course (LPC), BPP Law School (2011)Achievements and Recognition
Law Firm
ENGB Law & Partners
Ece Nihan Günen featured in

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Turkey 2026: 20‑year Foreign‑income Tax Exemption & Asset Repatriation, a Commercial Guide
5 Aug 2026

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ISTAC vs ICC Arbitration in Turkey, Which Is Best for Your Cross‑border Commercial Contract?
29 Jul 2026

