Mihály Egon Budai > Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law is a trusted advisor to leading technology, media, and telecommunications companies, as well as businesses venturing into the tech space. With extensive international capabilities paired with deep local expertise, the firm provides tailored advice on local regulations and digital transformation challenges. The practice spans diverse sectors, offering full-service solutions to TMT clients and industries such as connected car manufacturers, cloud computing firms and genetic data handlers. In telecom regulation, the team advises on service classification, licensing and compliance. Media clients, including top on-demand providers, rely on the firm for regulatory and operational guidance, while e-commerce clients benefit from advice on B2B and B2C contracts and consumer protection. Headed by Csaba Vári, the team includes András Gaál and Mihály Egon Budai, who bring expertise in data protection, IT and regulatory compliance.

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law’s IP team, part of the IPTech practice group, operates at the forefront of technology-driven markets, offering comprehensive IP counsel with a global reach and deep local insights. The team serves a diverse range of industries, including life sciences, technology, consumer goods, and financial services, providing expertise in copyright, trade mark enforcement, registered IP prosecution, domain name registrations and patents. Co-head Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi combines IP and competition law expertise, advising on complex contractual and enforcement cases requiring knowledge of their interplay. Fellow co-head Csaba Vári contributes further strategic depth, while Mihály Egon Budai brings extensive experience across contentious and non-contentious IP matters.