Ms Tímea Bana > Dentons > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

GDPR matters are a key strength of the data protection team at Dentons. As well as advising on data protection audits and representing clients before the data protection authorities, the practice advises on related issues, such as portfolio management, software and e-commerce matters. The group has a wealth of international experience, which it utilises to advise clients on cross-border data transfers, and an extensive client list across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on IT and telecoms clients. Practice head Tímea Bana leads data protection compliance projects spanning the CEE region. Áron Károlyi-Szabó also strengthens the team’s global reach, advising on data protection and privacy matters and relevant EU law.

With particular expertise in copyright matters, the IP practice at Dentons advises on licensing, regulatory matters, and royalty and levy regimes. The group also handles cross-border IP transfers. IP prosecution is another key focus and the team advises on the exploitation and enforcement of copyright, trade marks and designs, as well as handling relevant investigations, regularly appearing before the European Commission and the CJEU. Tímea Bana leads both the IP and TMT teams, with particular experience in copyright, trade mark and industrial property law across the TMT sector.  András Peisch is also a key name to note.

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.