Dr János Tóth > Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda
KÁLVIN TÉR 12-13
KÁLVIN CENTER, 4th FLOOR
1085 BUDAPEST
Hungary

Work Department

Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions, Competition & Antitrust, Intellectual Property & Information Technology.

Position

Partner; specialised in Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Competition Law, Data Protection, International Trade and Contracts Law. Cross-border M&A driven by both private equity and strategic investors and complex corporate restructurings. In-house compliance matters for corporations. Clients appreciate eminent assistance in dawn raid investigations.

Career

Partner, Wolf Theiss, since 2010; Senior Associate, Wolf Theiss, 2007 – 2010; admitted to Budapest Bar since 2002.

Languages

Hungarian, English.

Memberships

Budapest Bar Association, IBA (International Bar Association).

Education

University of Szeged (J.D. 1998); Central European University, Budapest, (LL.M. 1999).

Lawyer Rankings

Hungary > Data privacy and data protection

Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda has extensive experience in data protection and privacy law, which is complemened by its established presence in the TMT, IP and IT sectors. Leveraging the strength of its dedicated GDPR taskforce, the firm regularly assists with the implementation of antitrust and compliance programs. János Tóth co-heads the data protection and privacy team alongside Barnabás Buzási, who also heads up the employment team; the former advises on data management issues, such as data leaks or cyber attacks, while the latter uses his dual expertise to assist with data protection and privacy matters related to employee data.

Hungary > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Advising foreign investors across Hungary and the CEE and SEE regions, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda covers business establishment, equity and asset acquisitions, and joint ventures. The corporate practice provides a holistic offering, and also fields an integrated tax team. János Tóth leads the department, advising private equity and strategic investors on M&A deals. Following his promotion to senior associate in July 2022, Péter Ihász provides new entrants to the Hungarian market with commercial, regulatory and corporate advice, while Zoltán Bódog focuses on the real estate aspects of M&A transactions. Kinga Kajcsos‘ expertise spans the spectrum of corporate, M&A and commercial issues.

Hungary > Intellectual property

Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda‘s IP team handles transfer and licensing agreements, as well as advising on the IP aspects of cross-border M&A deals. The group’s expertise covers trade marks, patents and copyright matters. Managing a diverse workload in relation to IP portfolios, János Tóth leads the team. Norbert Bálint counts major IT and telecoms players, global software companies and start-ups among his clientele. Péter Ihász, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2022, focuses on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

Hungary > Real estate and construction

Specialising in solar energy projects, Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda‘s real estate team fields niche expertise beyond traditional real estate development. The group advises a diverse roster of real estate and parking operators, developers and management companies. Practice head János Tóth brings extensive expertise in real estate sales and acquisitions, as well as project development, to his role. Melinda Pelikán advises on real estate and project finance, while Norbert Bálint specialises in power plant construction projects. Zoltán Bódog, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2022, ‘stands out as an expert‘ in the sector.

Hungary > TMT

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.