TMT
Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law is a trusted advisor to leading technology, media, and telecommunications companies, as well as businesses venturing into the tech space. With extensive international capabilities paired with deep local expertise, the firm provides tailored advice on local regulations and digital transformation challenges. The practice spans diverse sectors, offering full-service solutions to TMT clients and industries such as connected car manufacturers, cloud computing firms and genetic data handlers. In telecom regulation, the team advises on service classification, licensing and compliance. Media clients, including top on-demand providers, rely on the firm for regulatory and operational guidance, while e-commerce clients benefit from advice on B2B and B2C contracts and consumer protection. Headed by Csaba Vári, the team includes András Gaál and Mihály Egon Budai, who bring expertise in data protection, IT and regulatory compliance.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Strong team of capable lawyers, clearly very able and extremely responsive when required. They also display close relationships with key regulators.’
‘Very professional team with a high level of expertise and experience, deep knowledge and understanding of the area, also from an operational point of view. They always provide 360-degree answers, and suggestions, considering a wider scale of potential risks and giving suggestions even out of the exact questions.'
‘The team members have real-life experience from the sector and a very wide knowledge of the environment, as well deep understanding of the business motives and needs.’
‘The Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law has a team that works with us on healthcare-related IP and software development issues. We value their thorough understanding of the problem and prudent advice.’
‘We are working closely with András Gaál who is exceptional. He is always very helpful and uses great metaphors and language to make us understand a legal concept, that we appreciate very much. Working with him is an excellent experience for our organisation as he is always very responsive, and always looking for ways to best aid us and provide the most up-to-date and detailed answers to our questions.’
‘As a client, I have been consistently impressed by their top-tier expertise, particularly in responses to legal matters regarding cutting-edge technology solutions. Their team of senior lawyers has handled our complex issues with remarkable confidence and precision. The seamless collaboration with Baker McKenzie's extensive European and global network has provided us with exceptional cross-border and EU-level capabilities.’
‘Csaba Vári understands the business needs and provides practical solutions. His team is exceptionally well organised and focused on new technology, such as digitalisation and AI.'
'András Gaál's analytical yet practical thinking is exceptional.’
Key clients
- TikTok Information Technologies UK LTD
- Magyar Gyermekonkológiai Hálózat (Hungarian Pediatric Oncology Network)
Work highlights
- Advised TikTok Information Technologies UK LTD regarding the e-commerce, data privacy and competition law aspects of the procedure commenced by the Hungarian Competition Authority, which also involved issues regarding the Authority’s powers and jurisdiction.
- Advising the Hungarian Pediatric Oncology Network on a pro bono basis regarding the contractual negotiations concerning the development of a software that would be used by Hungarian Oncology Centres country-wide.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Csaba Vári