Widely recognised for delivering data protection and privacy advice in complex environments, Lakatos, Köves and Partners excels in an integrated advisory model that incorporates IP, employment, and consumer protection to manage data exposure from design through to enforcement. The practice regularly handles GDPR compliance, sophisticated cross-border data transfers, and high-risk DPIAs, specialising in the architecture of complex digital platforms and acting as an external DPO. The team is led by Iván Sólyom, who advises on complex data protection and data governance, and is complemented by Zsuzsanna Lukács, whose expertise encompasses GDPR implementation, international data transfers, and inquiries to supervisory authorities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have very strong knowledge not only of the Hungarian market but also of the EU zone.'
- 'They can prepare the necessary case study to guide the proper commercial decision of the client.’
- ‘Highly responsive and the team can provide illustrative and practical solutions rather than simply listing the regulations.’
- ‘I valued the responsiveness, attitude, and professional skills of the individuals I was working with, especially Zsuzsanna Lukács.’
- 'In my opinion, the team is very well prepared, up-to-date with all the necessary regulations and also the business side is a field that they are comfortable with.'
Key clients
- Szentkirályi Magyarország Kft.
- Mars Magyarország
- Xiaomi Technology (Polska) sp. z o.o.
- DDB Group
- Audi AG
- Aston Martin
- Vienna Insurance Group
- Warner Media
- WHSmith
- Mastercard Europe SA
- Allegro sp. z.o.o.
- iFlytek Group
Work highlights
Advised Mastercard on a wide range of data protection matters in Hungary, including the design and implementation of complex collaborative digital platforms involving multi-stakeholder data sharing and website analytics.
Advised Mars Magyarország on its consumer-facing marketing and promotional campaigns, ensuring GDPR compliance across data processing and consent management while supporting the company in executing high-impact campaigns within Hungary's regulatory framework.
Acted as external DPO for iFlytek, providing ongoing GDPR compliance support and conducting a full data protection audit of its Hungarian operations, as well as international data transfers and internal safeguards.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Iván Sólyom
Other key lawyers
Zsuzsanna Lukács