Taylor Wessing Hungary > Budapest, Hungary > Firm Profile
Taylor Wessing Hungary Offices
DOROTTYA U 1
1051 BUDAPEST
Hungary
Taylor Wessing Hungary > The Legal 500 Rankings
Hungary > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Taylor Wessing Hungary’s data protection and data privacy team operates on an international level. The practice fields extensive knowledge of data protection regulations and GDPR compliance in Hungary and the EU, and regularly participates in cross-border data transfers. The team boasts a recently established US-EU division, dedicated to advising US-based clients on privacy matters. Often at the forefront of sector developments, the group advises clients on emerging technologies and privacy issues related to AI and the life sciences industry. Practice head Dániel Ódor specialises in the full spectrum of data protection matters and leads the team in its advice on data breaches, data management and privacy policies. János Kopasz is another active member of the team, who ‘comes up with innovative solutions to challenging situations‘.Practice head(s):
Dániel Ódor
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team consists of professionals with deep legal knowledge in the field of data privacy. Their openness for new initiatives and client engagement is exceptional. In addition to reliable legal advice, the team is great to work with.’
‘We always receive responses and materials within deadlines and working on a tight schedule has not been an issue with them.’
‘Working with János Kopasz has been a really successful process. He is always open for new initiatives, keeps our new ideas on track from a data protection perspective, and he comes up with innovative solutions to challenging situations.’
‘I find their advice is practical, and I like that I can work through the same firm to get advice across the continent. I have received very good service from each office.’
‘Dániel Ódor is one of the most responsive outside counsel with whom I have ever had the privilege to work. He is able to quickly track down counsel within (and outside) his firm that can answer my questions, if he himself is unable to do so. He has provided very good counsel with respect to privacy regulation in Europe for us. A godsend.’
Key clients
AIP Medical Hungary Kft and AIP Medical Holding Zrt (AIPDerm Medical)
Kontron Hungary Kft
Hiya Inc
Hiya Hungary Kft
CML Construction Services Zrt. (Strabag Hungary)
Angelini Pharma
EIPA Hungária Kft
AKA Zrt and A-WAY Zrt (subsidiaries of Strabag)
KRAMP Hungary Kft
Forestay Group
JUNGHEINRICH Hungária Kft.
Ekata Inc.
International Property Network Zrt.
Work highlights
- Developing a comprehensive privacy governance model for AIPDerm Medical’s latest AI-based teledermatology platform.
- Designed a complete privacy governance model for major IoT player Kontron Hungary.
- Advising Hiya on issues relating to EU-US data transfers following the Schrems II ruling.
Hungary > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
From the establishment of companies and joint ventures to restructurings and buy-outs, the team at Taylor Wessing Hungary supports clients across Europe throughout the life cycle of commercial, corporate and M&A mandates. Practice head Torsten Braner boasts a wealth of experience in corporate governance and regulation, making him well positioned to advise international entrants to the Hungarian market. Gábor Kőhidai has particular expertise in the real estate industry, while Gábor Helembai has specialist knowledge of the gaming and technology sectors. Petra Knall has a strong track record in multijurisdictional transactions, including cross-border mergers.Practice head(s):
Torsten Braner
Other key lawyers:
Petra Knall; Gábor Helembai; Gabor Kőhidal
Testimonials
‘Practitioners paint a holistic picture of the relevant short-, medium- and long-term risks and acted as mediators during several confrontational discussions. The diverse team involved match the culture of the negotiating parties very well.’
‘Value-based and persistent.’
Key clients
Kontron Hungary Kft.
Achelos Hungary Kft.
Fumbi Network j.s.a.
Knüppel Verpackung GmbH & Co. KG
Körber Pharma Software GmbH
Emmes Holdco LLC
Haberkorn Holding AG
Nokia Solutions and Networks
Nokia Trafficom Kft.
MANGO Hungary Kereskedelmi Kft.
MABA Hungária Kft.
Realeyes Hungary
Angelini Pharma
C&A Mode
TwentyOne GmbH
CENTRAL EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT HUB Kft.
LOGICDATA Electronic & Software Entwicklungs GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Mai Investments on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary as part of a global divestment project to Accenture.
- Advised a Hungarian company on the expansion of its business into six European jurisdictions, which involved the coordination of the establishment of branch offices in the UK, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal.
- Assisted LOGICDATA Electronic & Software Entwicklungs with the establishment of a Hungarian subsidiary and advised on a further asset deal.
Hungary > Dispute resolution Tier 3
The dispute resolution team at Taylor Wessing Hungary is instructed by clients across Europe, and is well known for its expertise in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. The practice has a strong background in IP, sovereign and commercial disputes, with additional expertise across the construction, media and government sectors. Practice head Zoltán Novák is active in corporate, employment, copyright and trade mark disputes. Enikő Lukács represents clients before various arbitration centres, while Gábor Kőhidai focuses on real estate disputes.Practice head(s):
Zoltán Novák
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team was able to resolve an unbelievably difficult matter in favour of the client. The matter was novel for the Hungarian legal system; Taylor Wessing suggested a very difficult legal route and has achieved a positive result in arbitral proceedings in Hungary.’
‘We worked with Zoltán Novák and Gábor Kőhidai. They demonstrated a very creative client-oriented approach and suggested a lot of fresh helpful ideas.’
‘The collaboration and the reaction time of the Zoltán Novák is exceptional, with a competent team behind him.’
‘Zoltán Novák is able to analyse the situation quickly and deeply under extreme time pressure.’
‘I would emhasise Taylor Wessing Hungary’s profound, deep and committed work that is based on their significant data research and classification. There is a mutual respect and trust between us, that we find very important. I would also like to highlight their huge working capacity, and their skills in foreign languages.’
‘We highly appreciate Zoltán Novák because of his devoted and responsible work and his outstanding human character. We have worked with Zoltán for about a decade, and from the beginning he impressed us with his precision and endless curiosity to understand all the relevant facts and aspects of the case (beside the legal ones).’
‘Unique ability to write convincingly in English and explain Hungarian law to the the US courts. Most European lawyers’ writing and analysis doesn’t translate well into US federal court litigation – the TW Budapest team stands out on this front.’
‘Zoltán Novák and Gábor Kőhidai – intellectual and intuitive with precision in Hungarian law. Excellent collaborators for my international dispute.’
Key clients
Hungarian State, Museum of Fine Arts
Work highlights
- Represented the Hungarian State, Museum of Fine Arts in a restitution lawsuit filed by the heirs of a Jewish art collector in the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
Hungary > Employment Tier 3
Taylor Wessing Hungary’s employment team co-ordinates a range of cross-border projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The practice demonstrates particular expertise in mobility matters and the international transfer of undertakings, as well as occasional immigration cases. Torsten Braner leads the employment group, advising clients from a wide variety of sectors, from retail, to energy, to logistics and transport. Petra Knall handles workplace investigations and collective bargaining negotiations, bolstering the team’s strong labour litigation practice. Zsombor Lenner is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Torsten Braner
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Knüppel Csomagolástechnika Kft.
Körber AG
C&A Mode Kft.
EIPA Hungária Kft.
Mango Hungary Kft.
JUNGHEINRICH Hungária Fejlesztési és Tanácsadó Kft.
Präzi-Flachstahl AG
Sophos Ltd.
Twentyone GmbH – Hungarian Branch
achelos GmbH
achelos Hungary Kft.
Kontron Hungary Kft.
CENTRAL EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT HUB Kft.
LOGICDATA Electronic & Software Entwicklungs GmbH
Uniqa BiztosÃtó Zrt.
Work highlights
- Advising Sophos Hungary on various aspects of employment law, specifically implementing redundancies and complying with regulations regarding the employer’s duty to cover employment-related expenses.
- Providing comprehensive legal support to a Hungarian IT company operating in multiple European countries, including assisting with the drafting of employment documents in seven jurisdictions across Europe.
- Advised LOGICDATA on concluding an asset deal in Hungary, particularly the transfer of employment relationships to the newly established Hungarian subsidiary through a transfer of undertaking.
Hungary > Intellectual property Tier 3
Taylor Wessing Hungary places a strong emphasis on IP matters, and the team fields a growing list of national and international clients. The team has expanded its services to incorporate design and patent cases, as well as trade mark matters. Practice head Zoltán Novák is an expert in IP enforcement, and János Kopasz focuses on litigious matters. Petra Knall is experienced in regulatory procedures, including trade mark filings, and Fruzsina Kónya handles applications and oppositions.Practice head(s):
Zoltán Novák
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Strabag ÉpÃtÅ‘ipari Zrt.
COFRA Holding AG / C&A AG c/o C&A Mode AG
Punto F.A., SL
American Airlines, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised an international IP management and protection company on trade mark applications and registrations, including assisting with the successful registration of a single letter of the alphabet as a trade mark.
- Provided successful legal support to the owner of a football club in a trade mark matter, which involved sending a cease-and-desist letter to an applicant who had filed a trade mark application with a name that resembled the club’s brand.
- Providing comprehensive guidance and representation to a global social media platform in cases of trade mark infringement.
Hungary > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Drawing on its cross-practice expertise, Taylor Wessing Hungary‘s real estate team advises on data centres, student housing and property technology projects. The group has particular experience in ESG requirements and green energy issues in the real estate space. The retail and automotive industries are also areas of expertise. 'Expert' practice head Dániel Ódor is knowledgeable about both commercial and industrial real estate. Joining from Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda in September 2022, Gábor Helembai now advises a diverse list of developers, financiers, designers, landlords and tenants. Gábor Kőhidai advises international clients on both transactional and regulatory matters, while Kinga Harza handles real estate-related disputes.Practice head(s):
Dániel Ódor
Other key lawyers:
Gábor Helembai; Gábor Kőhidai; Kinga Harza; Adél Kovács
Testimonials
‘We have a very good cooperation with Taylor Wessing Hungary. They know us and our team, so the work is efficient and professional.’
‘Taylor Wessing Hungary works as an advisor for us. They see also business opportunities and they create connections. They understand the relevant business points and help in negotiations.’
‘Taylor Wessing Hungary has a collaborative approach and maintains open and clear communication with clients through the legal process.’
‘Taylor Wessing Hungary has an excellent reputation on the Hungarian market. They are often involved in the largest deals on the market. Year on year they are growing. They have strength in depth.’
‘Taylor Wessing have been at the forefront of ESG. They are advising their clients on how to comply with ESG across their businesses. The firm provides a full service to its clients, including transactions, leasing, development and insurance of real estate. Taylor Wessing Hungary provides an extraordinary level of professionalism, personal and emotional effort. Their insight and advice are very much appreciated by their clients. Experience and relationships really matter to this team.’
‘Dániel Ódor is an expert in real estate. He is one of the leading practitioners on the market. He is regularly involved in leading and high-profile commercial real estate transactions. He provides practical and pragmatic advice to his clients. Kinga Hazra is steadily gaining a reputation for her real estate work. She is widely appreciated by clients.’
‘The team at Taylor Wessing in Budapest have always shown an ability to be forward thinking, adapt to new practices and learn about new products and solutions that can help their clients. Combined with an approachable and commercial attitude to work, this makes them a great team to work with.’
‘Over the last 12 months I have worked with Dániel Ódor and Kinga Harza. Dániel is a pleasure to work with, confident but not arrogant, tough but fair, and with a commercial understanding to ensure he has a good grasp of his client’s needs. Kinga is developing under Daniel’s guidance and is quickly adapting her strong legal skills to the commercial and client environment.’
Key clients
Forestay Alapkezelő Zrt. (Forestay I. Diákhotel Ingatlanalap, Forestay I. Ingatlanfejlesztő Alap, Forestay II. Ingatlanfejlesztő Alap)
Redevco GmbH
Eipa Eisen GmbH
MANGO – Punta NA
Goris Invest Ingatlanforgalmazó és HasznosÃtó Kft.
C & A Mode Kft.
Work highlights
- Advised Redevco GmbH on its transition to a new electricity provider for a prestigious mixed-purpose property in Budapest, negotiating a contractual structure involving the client’s tenants and other co-owners of the building.
- Advised Forestay Group on the expansion of its presence in the hospitality industry by joining the international hotel franchise Moxy Hotel (part of Marriott International).
- Advising a new client together with its co-investor on a long-term project, which includes a mandate for the sale and connecting project management of newly built residential apartments.
Hungary > Banking, finance and capital markets
Hungary > TMT
Taylor Wessing Hungary > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1986 and formerly known as e|n|w|c Attorneys at Law, Taylor Wessing CEE today is the CEE/SEE Competence Centre of Taylor Wessing, a leading international law firm with more than 1,200 lawyers working across 33 offices in 20 countries. Taylor Wessing is a full-service law firm, working with clients in the world’s most dynamic industries. The firm takes a single-minded approach to advising its clients, helping them succeed by thinking innovatively about their business issues. A focus on the industries of tomorrow has enabled Taylor Wessing to develop market-leading expertise in technology, media and communications, life sciences, private wealth and energy.
Taylor Wessing CEE has offices in Bratislava, Brno, Budapest, Kiev, Klagenfurt, Prague, Vienna and Warsaw and advises investors in Central and Eastern Europe from the initial stages of their projects onwards.Its lawyers all have international experience. Their familiarity with the rules of the game and the local cultures in these emerging markets play an important part in the success of the work for these clients. Taylor Wessing CEE is committed to providing its clients with top quality advice and service both on the basis of long-term relationships and in connection with individual legal projects. Teams of specialists deliver rapid and reliable legal and business advice.
International work:Â With eight offices in six CEE countries, Taylor Wessing CEE shows great competence in Central and Eastern Europe. An Italian Desk exists in Budapest, Kiev, Vienna and Warsaw. In addition, Taylor Wessing has a further 25 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and has particular expertise in advising clients in North America, Brazil and India.
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Lawyer Profiles
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Dr Gábor Helembai | Gábor is a member of the Corporate and M&A team at Taylor… | View Profile | |
Mr Torsten Braner | Torsten Braner is a partner at Taylor Wessing in Budapest, Hungary. His… | View Profile | |
Dr Kinga Harza | Kinga is an associate at Taylor Wessing, she is part of the… | View Profile | |
Mag Dr Petra Knall | Petra is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing and a member of… | View Profile | |
Dr János Kopasz | János is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing, he is a member… | View Profile | |
Dr Gábor KÅ‘hidai | Gábor is a senior assiociate at Taylor Wessing. He is a member… | View Profile | |
Dr Zsombor Lenner | Zsombor supports national and international clients in all matters regarding Commercial, has… | View Profile | |
Mr Zoltán Novák | Zoltán Novák is a senior associate at Taylor Wessing in Budapest, Hungary.… | View Profile | |
Mr Dániel Ódor | Dániel Ódor is a partner at Taylor Wessing in Budapest, Hungary. He… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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