Drawing on its international network and boasting a clientele of key sector players, CMS is described as playing a ‘dominant role in the Hungarian TMT market‘. The practice fields niche, sector-specific experts, and the firm’s dedicated data protection and cybersecurity team advises on emerging technologies, such as platformisation and digital infrastructure. Dóra Petrányi leads the team. Katalin Horváth is an IP and software law expert, counting banks, fintech and IT companies among her clients. Márton Domokos coordinates the firm’s CEE data protection group, and his practice covers AI and e-commerce law. Leveraging her established reputation as a media and telecoms expert, Eszter Csapó advises on licensing, advertising and commercial matters. Miklós Boros has built up his practice over more than 10 years, and is now instructed by a diverse roster of key TMT players. As a native German and Hungarian speaker, Gábor Tóth strengthens the team’s international capabilities. Gábor Bertók and Ágnes Sólyom also play active roles in the team.

From start-ups to global enterprises, DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm advises a diverse list of technology and telecoms clients. The TMT team’s expertise spans various areas, including software development, gaming, online gambling and e-commerce. In addition to advising technology companies on M&A transactions, the practice handles relevant IP disputes, regulatory issues and commercial matters. Mónika Horváth leads the IP and technology team, and is particularly 'highly regarded in the Hungarian film and TV sector'; her client base includes major industry players, as well as technology companies, online retail companies and software developers. Zoltán Kozma takes a lead role on the team’s data protection and privacy matters, including freedom of information issues. Mariann Rajnai and Márk Almásy are further key names to note.

Csaba Vári leads the ‘collaborative and flexible’ team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law in its provision of a full service TMT offering. The group’s impressive clientele includes established players in the TMT space, as well as new entrants to the sector or companies undergoing digital transformations. The team’s expertise encompasses telecoms regulation, from the classification of electronic communication services to notification or license requirements, and e-commerce issues, from electronic signatures to data protection. András Gaál advises the group’s multinational client base on technology compliance, IP and IT law.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners supports an extensive list of multinational telecoms clients throughout their entire lifecycle, from network agreements to regulatory matters, and from to permitting issues and litigation. The TMT team noted a recent increase of activity within the telecoms sector, supporting new entrants as well as advising existing players on transactional work. The firm also fields a dedicated unfair commercial practices and consumer protection sub-practice. TMT expert Péter Lakatos leads the team alongside Iván Sólyom, who takes a lead role in the team’s compliance, licensing and contentious matters, as well as advising on data protection and e-commerce mandates. As members of the firm’s corporate team, Nóra Szigeti and György Tóth provide support on relevant M&A transactions, drawing on cross-practice as well as cross-border expertise.

The sports sector is a fast-growing area of expertise for the TMT team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda; the practice advises on issues concerning sporting events, e-sports and gaming, and online sports betting. The team’s diverse clientele includes telecoms corporations and technology start-ups, as well as foreign investors and broadcasters. Operating at the forefront of emerging technologies, the practice also covers matters pertaining to AI, cloud services and cybersecurity. Bálint Halász heads up the practice, receiving instruction from an extensive roster of telecoms and online media service providers. Péter Rippel-Szabó takes a lead role in advice to sports industry clients, while Zoltán Tarján co-ordinates GDPR projects. Ádám Simon has particular experience in the advertising technology space, regularly advising media and technology companies on commercial and data protection issues. Adél Gelencsér represents clients before the National Media and the Infocommunications Authorities.

Data privacy matters are a key focus area for the TMT team at Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar, which also noted a recent increase in AI-related mandates, and the practice provides regulatory advice in both areas. As head of the local TMT team, as well as the firm-wide data and cybersecurity services, Dániel Endre Nagy advises a growing roster of technology and social media companies and automotive clients on GDPR, compliance and software matters. Anna Szilágyi‘s practice spans data protection, IP and TMT issues, while Ákos Nagy predominantly advises telecoms clients on regulatory and commercial matters.

The TMT team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm offers a breadth of telecoms and technology-related advice, from data privacy mandates to AI matters. Digitilisation is another key focus, and the firm recently developed its own whistleblowing platform. Attila Kövesdy, Péter Göndöcz and Dániel Attila Nagy jointly head up the team. Following his promotion to managing associate in November 2022, Nagy continues to lead on cross-border technology-related compliance projects, M&A and regulatory matters. Electronic signatures are one of Flora Szalai‘s niche areas of expertise, and her practice also covers e-privacy and e-commerce issues. Lili Albert focuses on AI regulation, as well as data protection policies.

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. Tímea Bana leads the TMT, IP and data protection practices, alongside István Réczicza, an expert in Hungarian telecoms legislation. András Peisch brings further experience in data protection and IP matters to the firm.

Fielding a diverse client base, the TMT team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law advises telecoms and software companies and digital platforms, as well as artists, writers and designers. The practice covers both transactional and contentious work within the sector, as well as offering related IP advice. Gusztáv Bacher takes a lead role in M&A transactions concerning technology companies and heads up the team alongside Anikó Keller, whose knowledge of telecoms and media law makes her well positioned to advise TMT clients on compliance. György Wellmann is active in dispute resolution on behalf on TMT clients, while Gábor Faludi Junior specialises in advertising and marketing matters.

Google is a standout client for the dedicated TMT practice at VJT & Partners, and the team advises a growing list of such key sector players on the full range of TMT matters, as well as related M&A, IP and commercial issues. János Tamás Varga and Endre Várady jointly leads the team; the former is noted for assisting ITO services providers with their Hungarian projects, while the latter provides data protection and digitalisation expertise. Andrea Belényi brings nearly 20 years’ experience in regulatory matters to the group. Eszter Vezse has a wealth of knowledge in emerging technologies. AI expert Attila Menyhárt joined the team from Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda in February 2023.

Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm is noted for its 'relentless dedication to mastering the dynamic TMT landscape'. A particular focus continues to be transactional work within the sector. The firm also fields an established gambling practice and regularly advises on TMT-related matters within the gambling industry. ‘Standout‘ TMT expert Viktor Vasi leads the team, advising on software and database licences, data protection matters and GDPR implementation.

László Partos leads the TMT team at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP. The practice covers a full spectrum of media and telecoms law, from commercial contracts, to sale agreements, to licensing issues. The group also handles dispute resolution and regulatory work on behalf of its roster of regional and international players.

PROVARIS Varga & Partners provides specialist advice on technology, data privacy and IP matters to a multinational client base. Ádám Liber‘s expertise spans Hungarian and EU data privacy law, including outsourcing transactions and international data transfers. Tamás Bereczki specialises in data protection, IT and information security issues. Zsombor Orbán , who previously headed up the privacy and TMT practice at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm, joined the team in April 2023, and advises social media and technology companies on cybersecurity, digital media and GDPR projects. Liber, Bereczki and Orbán now form a leadership trio.

Leveraging its strong international capabilities, the TMT team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda often advises on cross-border data protection matters and IT outsourcing projects. Also active in the fintech space, the group assists clients with digital transformations and implementation of new technologies. János Tóth heads up the TMT and IP practices, advising on development, licensing and distribution matters. Péter Ihász, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2022, specialises in technology and innovation, assisting new entrants to the sector. Norbert Bálint’s diverse clientele includes IT and telecoms companies, global software giants, and start-ups. Barnabás Buzási focuses on data protection law.