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Dr Peter Rostas LLM Rostas Law Firm - the Tech Law Firm

The law is constantly changing. Technology is evolving even faster. It is essential for all businesses to constantly keep up with and adapt to the developments of these two areas and to take advantage of the opportunities. Preferably before the competitors even if the constant change creates many uncertainties. Our aim is to show our clients the safe way in an uncertain environment.

We render legal services to different clients ranging from start-ups to multinationals. In addition to providing legal services covering all areas of law that enterprises may need in the course of their business activities, our firm focuses primarily on Technology Law. Our devotion to innovation and technology enables us to find safe solutions even to the unprecedented problems of businesses.

Dr Peter Rostas LLM 1 Rostas Law Firm - the Tech Law Firm

TECHNOLOGY LAW

Artificial Intelligence

The EU AI Act establishes the first comprehensive legal framework governing the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence within the European Union. It directly affects organizations that develop, integrate, or use AI systems, regardless of whether they are established in the EU, if the output produced by their AI system is used in the EU. Compliance is important not only to avoid regulatory fines, but also to ensure trustworthy, transparent, and lawful use of AI, strengthening user confidence and supporting sustainable innovation. In this respect, we support our clients in:

      • AI Act applicability and risk classification assessments, helping determine whether an AI system falls under prohibited, high-risk, or limited-risk categories;
      • Drafting and reviewing AI-related documentation, such as transparency notices, user instructions, and contractual clauses allocating AI-related risks;
      • Compliance gap analyses and implementation support, including governance frameworks, internal policies, and conformity assessment preparation;
      • Regulatory strategy and engagement, including preparation for audits, interactions with supervisory authorities including responses to regulatory inquiries;
      • Advising on AI governance and lifecycle management, covering data quality, human oversight and incident reporting obligations.

Cybersecurity

The European Union’s NIS2 Directive plays a key role in strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience across essential and important sectors in response to increasing digital threats. We assist companies in achieving NIS2 compliance not only to meet regulatory requirements and avoid sanctions, but also to establish robust security governance frameworks that protect business continuity and build trust with stakeholders and customers. Accordingly, we assist our clients with a broad range of legal services in connection with NIS2 compliance, including:

      • Scope and applicability assessments, determining whether an organization qualifies as an essential or important entity under the NIS2 Directive;
      • Advising management on governance obligations, including executive accountability, reporting duties, and oversight responsibilities introduced by NIS2;
      • Incident response and notification support, assisting with legal assessment, regulatory notifications, and coordination during cybersecurity incidents;
      • Contractual and third-party risk management, integrating NIS2 requirements into supplier agreements, outsourcing contracts, and IT service arrangements.

Data Protection

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a cornerstone of data protection law in the European Union, setting strict standards for the lawful, transparent, and secure processing of personal data. We help organizations navigate GDPR requirements to support responsible data-driven business operations, build trust, ensure compliance, and, last but not least, avoid significant penalties. On the field of privacy law, our legal services include:

  • Drafting and reviewing GDPR documentation, including privacy notices, records of processing activities (RoPA), data processing agreements, and internal data protection policies;
  • Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), including risk analysis and mitigation strategies for high-risk processing activities;
  • Incident and data breach response support, assisting with legal assessment, notification obligations, and communication with supervisory authorities and affected data subjects;
  • Advising on international data transfers, including the use of standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and transfer impact assessments.

Internet Law, Platform Regulation and Domain Disputes

Internet Law governs the legal framework applicable to online activities, digital platforms, and the provision of services in the digital environment. Platform regulation has become a key focus of EU digital policy, shaping how online platforms operate, moderate content, and compete in the digital market. The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) establish clear obligations for platforms, addressing issues such as online safety, transparency, market fairness, and abuse of dominant positions. We advise clients on:

      • Applicability and role assessments, determining whether a service qualifies as an intermediary service, hosting provider, online platform, or very large online platform (VLOP), and identifying the corresponding obligations;
      • Compliance gap analyses, reviewing existing content moderation, user reporting, advertising, and transparency practices against DSA requirements;
      • Drafting and updating internal policies and terms of service, including notice-and-action mechanisms, complaint-handling procedures, and content moderation rules;
      • User rights and procedural safeguards, advising on due process requirements, account suspension rules, and handling of user complaints; as well as
      • Notice and take down procedures,
      • Domain name transfer agreements, and
      • Domain name disputes.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Copyrights

Copyright Law plays a central role in protecting software and other digital works throughout their creation, distribution, and use. Our services cover, among others, the drafting of:

      • Software development and maintenance agreements,
      • License agreements,
      • Service-level agreements (SLA),
      • End user license agreements (EULA),
      • Software as a service agreements (SaaS) and
      • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and implementation services agreements.

Industrial Property Rights

Industrial Property Rights form the foundation of legal protection for innovation, creativity, and brand value. We advise clients on the protection, management, and enforcement of trademarks, designs, layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits, and patents, helping secure and commercialize valuable intellectual assets. Our services support clients throughout the entire lifecycle of these rights, from registration and portfolio management to enforcement and dispute resolution.

Know-How and Trade Secret

The protection of know-how and trade secrets is essential for preserving a company’s competitive advantage and safeguarding valuable business information. We assist clients in identifying, protecting, and enforcing confidential information through appropriate legal, contractual, and organizational measures. Our services include drafting confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, advising on internal compliance frameworks, and representing clients in cases of misappropriation or unlawful disclosure.

COMMERCIAL LAW

E-commerce

E-commerce has become a core channel for modern business, requiring compliance with a complex and evolving set of legal rules governing online sales, digital services, and consumer protection. We help businesses structure and operate e-commerce activities in a legally sound and commercially efficient manner, supporting growth while managing regulatory and contractual risks. In this field, we have significant experience especially in:

      • Drafting and reviewing general terms and conditions, terms of use and terms of service for web shops and online services;
      • Advising on consumer protection and distance selling rules, including withdrawal rights, pricing transparency, and complaint handling;
      • Negotiating logistics and third-party service agreements, including contracts with delivery partners, and marketplace operators.

Traditional Commercial Agreements

Our Commercial Law practice also advises our clients on traditional (off-line) commercial agreements, including:

      • Agency agreements,
      • Consultancy agreements,
      • Master services agreements,
      • Cooperation and partnership agreements,
      • Distribution agreements and
      • Franchise agreements.

CORPORATE LAW

Beyond the incorporation of new companies and the provision of ongoing day-to-day corporate legal support, we advise clients on a wide range of complex corporate matters throughout the entire life cycle of their businesses. Our services include legal support in mergers, demergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring projects, where we assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, and the preparation and negotiation of transactional documentation.

We also have extensive experience in addressing undercapitalization issues, implementing changes in ownership and control structures, and advising shareholders and management on corporate governance matters. Furthermore, we represent clients both in simplified and in customary voluntary winding-up proceedings, ensuring full compliance with applicable legal requirements while delivering efficient and commercially practical solutions.

DEBT COLLECTION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Debt Collection

Debt collection is an essential part of protecting a company’s financial stability and enforcing contractual payment obligations. We assist clients with the recovery of outstanding receivables through structured and legally compliant debt collection strategies, tailored to the specific circumstances of each case.

In accordance with the principle of gradual enforcement, the collection of claims is usually initiated by sending a lawyer’s formal demand letter to the debtor. In many cases this alone leads to a successful outcome; however, if it does not, the next step may be to initiate an order for payment procedure. If the debtor’s registered seat is located in another member state of the European Union, the European order for payment procedure may provide a solution.

In cases where the reason for non-payment lies not in a lack of available funds but in a lack of willingness to pay, initiating a liquidation proceeding is a purposeful and effective means of enforcing the claim. In such cases, the debtor can avoid liquidation only by settling the client’s claim in full.

Dispute Resolution

We represent our clients in front of court in a wide range of disputes arising from different commercial and employment contracts as well as in cases concerning the liability of the chief executive officer of a liquidated company or in lawsuits where the Hungarian ordinary courts have jurisdiction, but the defendant is domiciled in another country of the European Union. We also assist our clients in the enforcement of favorable court rulings even in cases where the defendant has a registered seat or seizable assets in another EU member state.

In addition to litigation, we advise on and actively participate in out-of-court settlement processes, alternative dispute resolution or online dispute resolution (ODR) proceedings, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively where possible. Our approach is tailored to the specific circumstances and objectives of each case, with a strong focus on risk management and practical outcomes. Whether through litigation or negotiated resolution, we are committed to achieving solutions that best serve our clients’ legal and commercial interests.

EMPLOYMENT,  IMMIGRATION AND REAL ESTATE

Employment

When establishing an employment relationship, it is particularly important to carefully consider whether the contract should include, for example, a confidentiality clause or a non-compete agreement, and it may also be advisable to regulate the issue of intellectual creations arising during the employment relationship. In the event of termination of the employment relationship, it is essential to ensure that the notice of termination or the termination by mutual agreement is carried out in full compliance with the law, as otherwise the risk of a costly labor dispute and an adverse court judgment on the employer’s side may increase significantly.

In addition to documents directly related to the employment relationship, we also frequently provide our clients with legal advice on matters concerning:

      • Employer succession,
      • Collective redundancies,
      • Temporary agency work, and
      • Agreements concluded with recruitment agencies.

Immigration

We support employers with the preparation and submission of residence permit applications for third-country employees, helping businesses secure and retain international talent in a legally compliant manner. We have significant experience with a broad range of permit types, including in particular the EU Blue Card, residence permits for the purpose of employment, intra-corporate transfer permits, and residence permits for guest self-employment. We provide full representation in front of the Hungarian Immigration Office, managing official communications and addressing procedural or compliance-related issues on behalf of employers. Through a pragmatic and efficient approach, we help companies ensure lawful workforce mobility while minimizing administrative burden and business disruption.

Real Estate

Our Law Firm regularly prepares real estate sale and purchase agreements for both commercial and private transactions. Furthermore, we have extensive experience in negotiating and drafting lease agreements concerning commercial and industrial real estates including office premises and storages as well. We advise clients throughout the entire negotiation process, from initial structuring to contract drafting and closing.