Peter Engel
About Peter Engel
Peter Engel serves as Legal Counsel at Leaseweb, bringing extensive experience from various legal roles in international law firms and in-house departments. He specializes in data privacy, intellectual property, and software licensing, and is fluent in English, Hungarian, and German.
Current Role at Leaseweb
Peter Engel serves as Legal Counsel at Leaseweb, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, he contributes to the company's legal operations, focusing on areas relevant to technology and data privacy. His role involves providing legal guidance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Nike
Prior to his current role, Peter Engel worked as Associate Legal Counsel at Nike from 2021 to 2023 in Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands. In this capacity, he addressed various legal matters pertinent to the company's operations, leveraging his expertise in data privacy and intellectual property.
Legal Trainee Background
Peter Engel has a solid foundation in legal practice through his experiences as a Legal Trainee at several prestigious law firms. He worked at Oppenheim for 8 months in 2017-2018, at CERHA HEMPEL for 5 months in 2015, and at Szecskay Attorneys at Law for 7 months in 2016. These roles provided him with exposure to diverse legal issues and practices.
Education and Expertise
Peter Engel studied law at Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from 2012 to 2018. His education, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with expertise in data privacy, intellectual property, and software licensing, which are essential for technology companies.
Experience at Dentons
Peter Engel worked as an Associate at Dentons from 2018 to 2023. During his five years at the firm, he gained valuable experience in various legal matters, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in the legal field.