Taylor Wessing Hungary operates with an integrated advisory model, unifying privacy, cybersecurity, and digital compliance. The firm is highly proactive in regulatory shifts, advising on complex, multijurisdictional projects involving the AI Act, NIS2, DSA, and the Data Act. It supports dynamic clients in AI-powered technology, industrial automation, and global consumer technology platforms, advising on comprehensive GDPR audits and vendor privacy compliance. The practice is headed by Dániel Ódor, an expert in GDPR compliance with years of experience advising multinational companies, and is complemented by János Kopasz, who is heralded as ‘one of the most impressive lawyers in Hungary’ for his knowledge of AI, regulatory, and privacy matters.
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Testimonials
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‘I place particular trust in János Kopasz’s expertise. He is flexible, helpful and unmistakably client-centric - responsive, solutions-oriented, and able to explain complex points in plain language while setting out clear options and risks. His judgement inspires confidence and he remains calm and constructive under time pressure.'
‘Dániel Ódor is very responsive and helpful. He is able to find subject matter experts very quickly at the firm's other offices when we need country-specific help, and always makes sure we get the help we need. He really understands the technical aspects of our products and makes sure we stay on top of all EU-specific privacy and AI laws, even reaching out to us when new legislation is implemented before we even inquire. He cares about our company.’
‘What makes the individuals I work with stand out is their combination of expertise, accessibility, and genuine commitment to client needs. Unlike competitors, they are not only highly skilled but also approachable and proactive, which creates a very effective working relationship. I have especially valued the direct personal connection, which has been instrumental in building and maintaining trust over time.'
‘The team is highly integrated, combining strong regulatory knowledge with commercial pragmatism. What makes them stand out is their ability to anticipate digital compliance challenges before they become risks. Within the team, János Kopasz plays a pivotal role, not only as a subject matter expert in AI and privacy, but also as someone who can connect complex regulations with real business decisions. This balance of foresight and execution is rare in the market.’
'János Kopasz is one of the most impressive lawyers in Hungary. He combines exceptional regulatory knowledge with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and practically.'
‘Taylor Wessing’s team distinguishes itself through its openness and its ability to dive deeply into technology-related topics. Their professionals demonstrate a strong grasp of both the legal and technical aspects of complex matters, which is particularly valuable in projects involving digital transformation and innovation.'
Key clients
- AIP Medical Holding Zrt.
- AIP Medical Hungary Kft.
- UpScale
- Turbine Labs
- Kontron Hungary Kft.
- Hiya Inc.
- Hiya Kft.
- CML Construction Services
- Angelini Pharma Magyarország
- EIPA Hungária
- AKA Zrt.
- A-WAY Zrt.
Work highlights
Advised Turbine.ai, a biotechnology company applying AI-based simulated cell technologies in cancer research, on a comprehensive GDPR, AI governance and cybersecurity framework.
Acted as privacy design advisors to UpScale, a pioneering Hungarian AIaaS company offering algorithmic CV screening and candidate ranking. The role involved early-stage privacy engineering, developing GDPR-compliant human oversight layers, and drafting the full internal and external privacy documentation suite in line with the AI Act's emerging rules for high-risk systems.
Advising Jungheinrich Hungary on a broad spectrum of data compliance matters related to industrial automation, and recent work includes a standout engagement on Data Act readiness, focusing on the strategic integration and contractual governance of non-personal telematics data.
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
Dániel Ódor
Other key lawyers
János Kopasz