Dr Zoltán Tarján > Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

With an ‘exceptional‘ scope of knowledge spanning both EU and Hungarian data protection law, Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda offers privacy advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis. The ‘outstanding’ data protection team’s international clientele spans various industries, including automotive, healthcare and pharmaceutical. The group handles data breaches and proceedings before the Hungarian Data Protection Authority, as well as assisting with GDPR audits and compliance projects. Bálint Halász leads the team, supported by Ádám Simon, who specialises in data protection and commercial matters in the TMT sector, and Zoltán Tarján, who has expertise in employment-related privacy issues and direct marketing matters.

From terminations and mass dismissals to internal policies and data handling, the employment team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda advises on the full gamut of both individual and collective employment issues. The practice has strong cross-border capabilities, advising global companies with Hungarian subsidiaries on employee transfers and business immigration issues. The team’s established contentious practice handles labour disputes and litigation, as well as investigations and trade union matters. Practice head Zoltán Tarján is praised for his ‘outstanding problem-solving skills and pragmatic approach‘. Karim Laribi advises multinational companies on cross-border employment matters. As head of the firm’s corporate and M&A practice, Pál Szabó provides support with the employment aspects of significant transactions.

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.