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Hungary > Employment Tier 1

VJT & Partners specialises in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising local and multinational employers as well as executive employees for over a decade. Expertise includes employment litigation, representation before the Supreme Court, TUPE matters, employment agreements and terminations, employer policies, internal investigations and disciplinary measures. Co-head Zoltán Csernus, a noted employment expert, brings nearly 20 years of experience to the practice. Fellow co-head András Lovretity combines M&A expertise with strategic employment advice. János Tamás Varga, a leading figure with over 24 years of experience, handles complex employment matters domestically and internationally, offering guidance across the sector.

Hungary > TMT Tier 1

VJT & Partners boasts an in-depth understanding of key TMT industry sectors, regularly advising on high-profile transactions in information technology and telecommunications. With a consistently growing practice, the firm offers comprehensive expertise across the TMT spectrum, assisting domestic and regional corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals, enhancing its cross-border capabilities. The team excels in high-profile technology M&A deals, combining transactional acumen with regulatory knowledge, including extensive expertise in GDPR and complex IT products. Co-head János Tamás Varga is recognised for advising leading IT outsourcing providers on major projects in Hungary, while co-head Endre Várady specialises in cross-border TMT matters and data issues. Andrea Belényi provides regulatory expertise for TMT clients, and Fanni Fehér focuses on software agreements, rounding out a robust and dynamic team.

Hungary > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at VJT & Partners coordinates with its data protection and IP, competition and employment practices to provide a comprehensive service to insurers, financial institutions and international corporates on day-to-day matters, cross-border M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions. The group's robust client roster spans such sectors as apparel, IT, food and beverages, healthcare, electronics, biotech, education, energy and e-commerce. The team is led by M&A experts János Tamás Varga, who brings over 25 years of experience in the practice space, and András Lovretity, who specialises in contentious corporate matters. Key support on acquisitions, corporate restructurings and investments, is provided by Nándor Beck.

Hungary > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2

VJT & Partners boasts in-depth expertise in high-profile data protection and privacy matters, with particular strength in GDPR compliance. Advising leading Hungarian and international corporates, the team handles a full spectrum of data protection issues, including privacy in technology and data security, across various industries. The practice is co-headed by János Tamás Varga, a leading figure in Hungarian data protection with over two decades of experience, and Endre Várady, an expert in cross-border privacy matters, outsourcing and IT. Andrea Belényi adds significant value with over a decade of experience in regulatory and compliance-focused data protection advice.

Hungary > Competition Tier 3

VJT & Partners provides comprehensive advice on competition matters, including restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance, merger control, unfair practices and consumer protection, with strong representation before the Hungarian Competition Authority. The team also supports product launches, advising on selective distribution systems, commercial communications and advertising compliance, while offering insights on legislative amendments. Led by Andrea Belényi, a former senior figure at the Hungarian Competition Authority with over two decades of experience, the practice is distinguished by its deep regulatory expertise and strategic guidance.

Hungary > Dispute resolution Tier 4

VJT & Partners channels the expertise of its team to represent a domestic and multinational client base spanning such sectors as aviation and tech in employment, insurance, commercial and corporate disputes before state courts, arbitration courts and in administrative proceedings before the Data Protection Authority, the Hungarian Competition Office and the Consumer Protection Authority. The team is headed by experienced arbitrator András Lovretity and seasoned litigator Zoltán Csernus. Andrea Belényi, who handles administrative and insurance disputes, is also a name to note.

Hungary > Intellectual property