Dr Andrea Belényi > VJT & Partners > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

VJT & Partners
KERNSTOK KÁROLY TÉR 8.
1126 BUDAPEST
Hungary
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Work Department

Regulatory & Compliance, Competition, Banking, Insurance, Investments

Position

Andrea Belényi is leading the firm’s Regulatory & Compliance practice. Having worked as one of the heads of the Hungarian Competition Authority for nearly ten years, she knows competition law inside out and she was involved in many high-profile competition cases. Her project manager experience and her nearly 20 years’ regulatory experience is unparalleled and makes her a valuable addition to the firm’s TMT team in digital compliance matters.  Andrea has also a strong track record in data protection matters. She is involved in most of VJT & Partners’ data protection related matters. She heads the data protection officer training program.

Languages

Hungarian, English

Lawyer Rankings

Hungary > Dispute resolution

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 > Competition

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 > TMT

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 > Data privacy and data protection

(Next Generation Partners)

Andrea Belényi  –  VJT & Partners

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.