DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm’s intellectual property and technology team excels in advising clients across diverse sectors, including telecoms, software, gaming, e-commerce and media. The firm is a trusted partner in complex M&A transactions for tech and R&D companies, intellectual property disputes, regulatory compliance and commercial dealings. E-commerce clients benefit from its expertise in navigating contractual and legislative challenges. The team plays a pivotal role in high-profile film projects, collaborating with its Los Angeles counterparts to support clients in the media, sports and entertainment industries. Co-heads Zoltán Kozma and Mónika Horváth lead the practice, with Kozma focusing on TMT-related matters and data protection, while Horvath specialises in IT and IP transactions and film production. Key contributors include Mariann Rajnai in media law, Márk Almásy in data protection and cybersecurity, and Fanny Horváth in AI and ESG regulation.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The best film and television legal group in Hungary. The team has real in-depth knowledge of the sector. They represent Hungarian producers, Hollywood studios and the banks and investors which finance film and television productions. They know everyone, and there seem to be no issues they haven't come across. Their advice has been commercial and practical and they are very focused on finding solutions to issues.’

  • ‘Mónika Horváth leads the film and television practice and we rate her highly. She's very pragmatic and results-focused, with a huge knowledge of the sector. Mariann Rajnai also deserves praise. She's very competent, knowledgeable and easy to work with.'

Key clients

  • PRO-M
  • BorgWarner Group
  • National Media and Infocommunications Authority
  • Rolls-Royce Hungary
  • AMPLIFON Magyarország Kft.
  • HBO and North Center Productions, Inc. (US) /a WarnerMedia affiliated entity and Pioneer Stillking Spice Kft, a Pioneer Stillking company 'HIDDEN HAND'
  • SISTER (ERIC) LIMITED (UK) and Jade Films Kft a Mid Atlantic Films entity 'episodic television series entitled "ERIC”'
  • Universal Television Emerald Productions LLC (US) “FBI: International” S2 and S3
  • CP Film Productions Ltd. (UK), a SONY Pictures Entertainment entity /CP FILMS Kft a Mid Atlantic Films entity – "Grand Turismo"
  • Element Pictures – Pioneer Stillking Films, production of the feature film “Poor Things”

Work highlights

  • Advising PRO-M on the acquisition of DIGI Hungary mobile infrastructure from Antenna Hungária Plc (owner of 4iG Group’s telecommunication portfolio), providing legal due diligence and reviewing the telecommunications legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Providing day-to-day assistance for BorgWarner Group’s global operations in all of their privacy related matters.
  • Assisting the National Media and Infocommunications Authority in multi-jurisdictional media regulatory projects.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zoltán Kozma, Mónika Horváth

Other key lawyers

Mariann Rajnai, Márk Almásy, Fanny Horváth