Zoltán Balázs Kovács heads Szecskay Attorneys at Law's employment law practice. Most of the practice's matters involve big international companies. Zoltán combines top-drawer employment advice with other transactional support areas (e.g. corporate, commercial, etc.). The firm’s market-leading practice attracts big local and international companies mainly from the TMT, Manufacturing and Automotive sectors.
Closely connected to his employment law expertise, Zoltán also heads the firm’s data protection practice. He supports various Hungarian and international employers regarding data protection measures based on the latest local and European legislation, including data processing at work, whistle-blowing schemes, compliance with the GDPR and various sector-specific laws. He is regularly involved in drawing up data privacy policies for employers and the assessment and management of data breaches in clients’ workplaces.
He is fluent in English.
"Very approachable, friendly folks, that are very responsive and always push the envelope to get things done."
Legal500 2021, Employment
"They are far the best law firm what I’ve seen in my life. Extremely professional organisation where each employee is confident in their field and has a customer-focused mindset. I can always rely on their advice and they are my first contact before make any long or short term business decisions."
Legal500 2021, Employment
"Able to understand our point of view"
"great cross-cultural relationships"
Chambers Europe, 2021, Employment Department
"Speed, service-mindedness and a strong international team" are recognised by clients as the department's main strengths.
Chambers Europe, 2020, TMT Department
"They understand the market very well and fully represent our real interest."
Chambers Europe, 2019, TMT Department
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The employment team of Szecskay Attorneys at Law is top ranked by all independent legal directories, praised by peers and trusted by clients.
We have extensive experience in all fields of employment law through the representation of both local and foreign clients.
Because we realise both the importance and the sensitivity of labour force management, our employment law team is committed to providing pro-active, effective and up-to-date assistance to our clients on all labour related matters.
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