With an ‘exceptional’ scope of knowledge spanning both EU and Hungarian data protection law, Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda offers privacy advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis. The ‘outstanding’ data protection team’s international clientele spans various industries, including automotive, healthcare and pharmaceutical. The group handles data breaches and proceedings before the Hungarian Data Protection Authority, as well as assisting with GDPR audits and compliance projects. Bálint Halász leads the team, supported by Ádám Simon, who specialises in data protection and commercial matters in the TMT sector, and Zoltán Tarján, who has expertise in employment-related privacy issues and direct marketing matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The data privacy and data protection practice from their Hungary office is outstanding in every regard. They are exceptional in the scope of their knowledge, their ability to apply it on a commercial basis to a leading fast-moving technology company's needs and contexts that are complex and mission critical, and their ability to work efficiently with our teams.'

  • 'What I highly value is that I always get a prompt response to my queries. Great efficiency and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Straight to-the-point approach.'

  • 'Besides their exceptional experience in the telecommunications industry, it is worth mentioning their clear, concise way of communication, which helps us make business decisions more effectively without running needless circles.'

  • ‘Passion for privacy issues.’

  • ‘Bálint Halász is a very professional lawyer. His broad knowledge helps to solve complex issues.’

  • ‘The team is very responsive with a client-focused, problem-solving approach.’

  • ‘Zoltán Tarján is a great and knowledgeable practitioner.’

Key clients

  • Bitrise
  • BT Limited
  • SEON Technologies
  • Shapr3D
  • Yettel
  • Angelini
  • Jabil

Work highlights

  • Assisting Bitrise with setting up and maintaining its international privacy compliance framework, including in the US, UK, EU and Japan.
  • Advising BT on data breach management and GDPR compliance issues, as well as e-privacy matters.
  • Advising Yettel on data privacy-related matters on a daily basis.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bálint Halász

Other key lawyers

Ádám Simon, Zoltán Tarján