Tímea Bana is a Partner in the Budapest office and the head of the local TMT service line and sector.

With over 20 years of experience at media companies and top-tier law firms, Tímea is a renowned expert in media, telecommunications and entertainment law. She brings a broad range of knowledge and experience across telecommunications regulatory matters, intellectual property (IP), data protection (DP), artificial intelligence, and M&A/corporate transactions. Her expertise spans beyond the TMT sector, with considerable experience in sectors such as automotive and life sciences.

Timea is an exceptional expert with a strong business mindset.

She is reliable, prompt and provides a high-level service. Additionally, she knows, or if it's needed, she is ready to learn and understand the business background, which is essential nowadays if you would like to provide a high-level business-related legal service as an attorney.

Legal 500 / Chambers Europe, 2024

RECENT ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDE ADVISING*

TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & MEDIA (TMT)

• A MAJOR HUNGARIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICE PROVIDER operating in CEE and SEE on royalty payment obligations toward IP collective management organisations
• (as a strategic advisor) A MARKET-LEADING TELEVISION CONTENT PRODUCTION COMPANY on licensing, data protection, and commercial matters
• A GLOBAL STREAMING SERVICE PROVIDER on Hungarian film productions, covering areas such as intellectual property, regulatory, and commercial matters
• Provided legal representation in a high-stakes trademark litigation case concerning the iconic brand name of Ikarus

*Experience prior to joining Kinstellar.

EDUCATION

• 2003: University of Westminster, UK, LL.M.
• 2000: Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Hungary, JD

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Budapest Bar Association

Member of Women in Technology

LANGUAGES

Hungarian, English, French