Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda is a strong, multi-jurisdictional firm with a robust data privacy and data protection practice, excelling in complex cross-border projects across the CEE region. The firm provides GDPR compliance programmes, privacy-by-design advice, data retention policies, and handles regulatory audits. It is highly active in advising major international clients on internal investigations and the data protection aspects of AI. Its capabilities have been enhanced by the October 2024 arrival of Tímea Bana, the new head of TMT and a renowned expert in media, telecoms, and entertainment law, as well as IP and data protection. The team saw the departure of Dániel Endre Nagy in August 2025.
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Key clients
- Vanguards Fashion Group Zrt.
- SK Group
- GrandVision Hungary Kft.
- Parfümerie Douglas GmbH & Co. KG
- UFA Production
- NVIDIA
- BYD Auto
- Xylem
- Warner Brothers Discovery
- Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel
Work highlights
Advised UFA Production on content production-related IP issues and data protection compliance, including continuous legal support on privacy matters, reviewing and drafting data protection clauses in contractual documentation, and advising on internal compliance processes, including data subject rights and retention practices
Advised SK Innovation, which has established three greenfield battery production facilities in Hungary, on data protection, including the establishment of a privacy governance framework, implementation of security systems to protect know-how and trade secrets, and preparation of legitimate interest assessments.
Advised BYD on data protection matters in connection with the establishment of its operations in Hungary, which included advising on the lawful basis for processing employee data, structuring international data transfers in line with GDPR requirements, and reviewing internal documentation and contractual safeguards with group entities and third-party service providers.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tímea Bana