Dr. Judit Szentmihályi LLM.

lawyer, specialist in data protection Law

She began her legal practice in 2015 as a member of the Budapest Bar Association. Over the course of her career, she provided legal services to financial institutions and subsequently worked as legal counsel for a market-leading domestic insurance company, thereby gaining comprehensive experience in both legal practice and corporate environments. In 2021, she returned to the legal profession armed with the business mindset and practical experience developed during her in-house operations.

One of the defining areas of her professional activity is litigation and legal dispute advisory. In addition to representation in litigation proceedings, she places strong emphasis on the prevention of disputes and the possibilities of out-of-court settlement, effectively assisting his clients during settlement negotiations. In her work, she continuously monitors developments in the practice of civil procedural law and, accordingly, weighs strategic options and their practical consequences alongside legal arguments in individual cases.

She provides comprehensive support in the field of contract law, taking business considerations into account. When drafting business and commercial agreements, as well as general terms and conditions, emphasis is placed not only on the precise phrasing of contractual provisions, but also on developing a legal structure that aligns with the specific business objective.

Drawing on her corporate experience, she also assists clients with legal issues related to the day-to-day operations of companies and other organisations. In this context, she contributes to the handling of contractual, HR and employment law, compliance and regulatory matters, the drafting of internal policies and procedures, and the legal preparation of business decisions.

As a data protection lawyer, she also provides comprehensive support in the field of data protection: from the preparation of policies and data processing documentation to targeted legal advice. Relying on her theoretical and practical knowledge, she is also at her clients' disposal for the performance of data protection officer duties. Furthermore, she has experience in handling legal issues related to data processing by public-duty organisations and freedom of information.

Qualifications:

  • 2006-2011: Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences – Lawyer (Doctor of Law)
  • 2025-2026. University of Szeged, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences – Specialist in Digital Data Protection Law