With clients across Hungary and the wider CEE region, the TMT team at Dentons advises strategic and private equity investors, as well as media, telecoms and IT companies. Telecoms regulation is an area of expertise, particularly related to licensing, broadcasting and tariffs. The group is also adept in assisting with TMT-related M&A deals. István Réczicza, an expert in Hungarian telecoms legislation, leads the practice. András Peisch brings further experience in data protection and IP matters to the firm. Since publication, former practice co-head Tímea Bana departed the firm (in October 2024).

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  • ‘This firm is a very good expert in the media law area. The cooperation is very smooth. What I would like to highlight, and this can make the difference, is that, as a part of their expert service, they are very well connected to the relevant authorities. Furthermore, they are always available and can adapt promptly to client needs.’

  • 'Very knowledgeable on TMT and links with numerous regulators within the jurisdiction.'

Key clients

  • Communications Reconciliation Council (HÉT)
  • Vodafone Magyarország Zrt.
  • UFA Hungary, UFA Show and Film and Fremantle
  • EPAM Systems
  • Nike
  • Porsche Hungary
  • Miniszterelnökség/Prime Minister's Office
  • Greencells
  • Netflix

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Vodafone Hungary and the members of HÉT before the administrative court in a dispute against EJI-MAHASZ.
  • Advising the Hungarian affiliate of Fremantle on various matters, including program production, commercial issues, copyright licensing and data privacy issues.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

István Réczicza

Other key lawyers

András Peisch