Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law provide comprehensive support in data privacy, protection regulations, incident response and cybersecurity. Its client base spans multinational clients across sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, banking and construction, the team excels in Hungarian and EU data protection laws, with expertise in GDPR compliance projects and region-wide support. The practice advises on data transfer, outsourcing, and internal policies while representing clients before the Hungarian cybersecurity authority, including on NIS2 directive-related matters. It also handles internal investigations on data breaches, compliance, and employment issues and collaborates with European offices on whistleblowing hotline implementation. Team head Csaba Vári is noted for cross-border regulatory and transactional expertise, while András Gaál specialises in data protection, cybersecurity, IT, and IP supporting clients in adopting innovative technologies within compliance frameworks.