Batu has a broad range of experience on data protection and telecommunications law and is valued by clients for his technical knowledge and dedication. He advises clients on a wide range of issues, including data protection, information privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and telecommunications law. His expertise also includes copyright and open source software licensing.

Batu graduated from Robert College and Istanbul University, Faculty of Law, and holds an LL.M. degree in Innovation, Technology and the Law from the University of Edinburgh. He received his Ph.D. degree in Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam with his thesis "Copyright on Virtual Items in Virtual Worlds: Governance, Copyrightability, Infringement, Liability".

Batu has articles published in international refereed academic journals on subjects ranging from copyright to internet regulation. He is a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer in the areas of IT and Telecoms and Intellectual Property and a Who's Who Legal expert in the areas of Data Privacy & Protection and Data Security.