BLS provides Hungarian and CEE companies with an outsourced legal department, advising on litigation and arbitration cases across various industries. The team is led by Adam Benyocs, who represents individuals and corporations in litigation proceedings.
Dispute resolution in Hungary
BLS
Principaux dossiers
bpv JÁDI NÉMETH Attorneys at Law
bpv JÁDI NÉMETH Attorneys at Law draws on extensive experience in projects and energy, advising clients through negotiation, mediation, and out-of-court settlements.
WTS Legal
WTS Legal utilises its global network to advise clients on national and international litigation and arbitration matters. The practice is jointly led by Viktor Füzi, Eszter Sieber-Fazakas, and Eszter Hegedűs.
Principaux dossiers
CMS
With a particularly active litigation and arbitration practice, the team at CMS advises clients from banking, manufacturing, construction, TMT, and aviation industries. The team advises on a full range of litigation work, including mass cases, representative actions, bankruptcy and liquidation. Practice head Zsolt Okányi is noted for his work on white-collar crime investigations. Péter Bibók advises on construction arbitration, and IT and banking disputes, while József Kohl has expertise in criminal proceedings against corporate entities alongside advising on anti-corruption and white-collar crime cases. Other key names include Boldizsár Bálint, who deals with a variety of regulatory and enforcement matters against state entities, and Dávid Zlati, who advises on employment and administrative litigation. Szandra Wolf left the firm in September 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zsolt Okányi
Autres avocats clés:
Péter Bibók; József Kohl; Boldizsár Bálint; Dávid Zlati; Erika Papp; Gerely Laszlo
Les références
‘CMS’s dispute resolution practice distinguishes itself through a combination of deep legal expertise and a strategic, business-oriented approach. The team is highly proficient in managing complex, cross-border disputes and consistently delivers advice that is clear, responsive, and commercially sound.’
‘The team brings strong sector-specific knowledge, particularly in regulated industries. Their international reach and seamless coordination across jurisdictions allow for effective handling of multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is known for developing litigation and arbitration strategies that are tailored to the client’s commercial objectives.’
‘The CMS team distinguishes itself through its responsiveness, teamwork, and ability to deliver results under pressure. We have valued their integrity, consistency, and the high level of personal engagement they bring to each matter.’
Principaux clients
Haribo Hungaria Kft.
thyssenkrupp Materials Hungary Kft.
K&H Bank, a KBC Bank NV subsidiary
Ryanair DAC / Ryanair Group / Ryanair Sun SA, BUZZAir / Laudamotion
Celltrion International (Korea) Ltd.
SAP
ENEOS MOL
Siemens Mobility Kft.
Veolia Energy Hungary
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Esterházy Foundation against the Hungarian State for acknowledgement of the Esterházys’ ownership over a large set of 15th century artifacts known as the ‘Treasure of Forchenstein’.
- Representing Siemens in a multi-million euro litigation about the delays of the renovation and restructuring of three railway lines in Western Hungary.
- Providing litigation, criminal law and insurance support to the Korean travel agency, its insurer as well as to survivors and families of the victim in the Hableány tour boat accident of 29 May 2019 on the river Danube that resulted in 27 deaths, including the crew and tourists onboard.
DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm
DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm is a reference in the market for international dispute resolution cases, coordinating cross-border disputes. A key service provided by the team is investment arbitration, acting for both the state and investors. The practice is predominantly focused on assisting clients from the construction, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and gaming industries. The team is led by András Nemescsói, who represents investors in ICSID proceedings, Dávid Kőhegyi, who advises on investor-state arbitration cases, and Viktor Radics, who assists clients before the Hungarian courts and the EU Court of Justice. Zoltán Fabók specialises in insolvency law. Zsófia Deli represents clients in international arbitration proceedings. Another key name is Manuela Grosu. Dániel Élő left the firm in March 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Viktor Radics; Dávid Kőhegyi; András Nemescsói
Autres avocats clés:
Zoltán Fabók; Zsófia Deli; Manuela Grosu; Beatrix Polya
Les références
‘High legal and regulatory acumen. Strong operational awareness. Exceptional collaboration and helpfulness. A proactive, customer-focused mindset.’
‘Their service levels are consistently high, with thorough and well-structured legal work. They respond promptly to inquiries, provide clear updates on the progress of matters, and adapt quickly when circumstances change.’
‘Their proactive communication and willingness to address issues without delay ensure that our needs are met efficiently and effectively.’
Principaux clients
Ministry of National Economy, Hungary
Magyar Telekom Nyrt.
Metal Hungária Holding Zrt.
Principaux dossiers
Lakatos, Köves and Partners
With a team of qualified arbitrators, Lakatos, Köves and Partners is adept in handling politically sensitive disputes concerning cartel damages litigation, arbitration rewards, energy infrastructure, shareholder arbitration, and asset recovery proceedings. The practice has an increasing focus on litigation funding, state aid disputes, and sanctions related to logistics and infrastructure. Practice head Balázs Fazakas advises client on cases concerning regulatory, financial, and state-linked elements. Péter Lakatos has extensive litigation experience, handling cross-border investment disputes, and post-M&A litigation and regulatory challenges. Viktor Jéger advises construction, energy, and real estate clients on cross-border disputes, while Adrienn Mándoki assists creditors and debtors in high-profile liquidation and enforcement cases. Other key names include Gabriella Szabó and Sára Darnót.
Responsables de la pratique:
Balázs Fazakas
Autres avocats clés:
Péter Lakatos; Viktor Jéger; Adrienn Mándoki; Gabriella Szabó; Sára Darnót
Principaux clients
Colas S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising several Hungarian subsidiaries of the Colas Group, a road construction company, as defendants in follow-on cartel damages claims launched by the Hungarian State and the Municipality of Budapest.
- Advising and representing DVM Group, a Hungarian construction and real estate development company, in connection with a series of disputes arising from the construction and financing of a luxury residential project in Budapest’s District XII.
- Representing Viking River Cruises AG in litigation arising from a tragic maritime accident on the Danube River.
LFB – László Fekete Bagaméry
Boutique law firm LFB – László Fekete Bagaméry offers clients full-scope dispute resolution services for legal, tax, and criminal disputes. The team handles a range of matters concerning international arbitration, M&A disputes, and tax litigation. They are adept in cross-border matters. Practice head András Dániel László is accomplished in arbitration and annulment proceedings, representing clients before the ICSID. Other key names include Gáspár Bagaméry, who represents clients in tax litigation and commercial transactions across environmental technologies and health services industries, while Béla Madarász supports the team on complex disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
András Dániel László
Autres avocats clés:
Gáspár Bagaméry; Béla Madarász
Les références
‘Excellent team, strong associates and outstanding partners, closely involved in the case.’
‘András László is highly specialised, widely recognised dispute resolution lawyer, who put together a formidable team. Very satisfied with him.’
‘Excellence in arbitration court cases.’
Principaux clients
Agility
JC Switzerland Holdings AG
IDAG (International Defense & Aerospace Group )
Yettel
Pannonia Bio
Geodis
Fux Zrt
UTB Envirotech
Lensa
Network4
Principaux dossiers
- Representing an international manufacturing company in connection with a dispute arising from an EUR 100m loan agreement and corporate guarantee.
- Representing an international holding company in connection with a scheme of interrelated frauds, causing damages in excess of EUR 8m.
- Representing the Budapest Public Transportation Company in connection with a warranty claim relating to the refurbishment of its underground railway fleet against the Russian manufacturer.
Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda
Covering the entire scope of dispute resolution, Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda advises clients from the banking, energy, agriculture, and telecoms sectors. The team covers tax, real estate, administrative, consumer protection, commercial and civil law, competition, and media law litigation and arbitration proceedings, handling a high volume of complex disputes. Co-head Péter Nagy is an expert in financial planning and tax litigation, while Orsolya Kovács advises clients on damages and cartel cases. György Kiszely is noted for his banking, insolvency, and construction litigation matters, and Balázs Karsai represents commercial banks, automotive clients, pharmaceutical clients, and agricultural businesses. Other key names are György Tiborfi and Mónika Vrancsik.
Responsables de la pratique:
Péter Nagy; Orsolya Kovács
Autres avocats clés:
György Kiszely; Balázs Karsai; György Tiborfi; Mónika Vrancsik; Lúcia Detvay
Les références
‘Balázs Karsai, Orsolya Kovács, and Lucia Detvay provide smooth and friendly advice.’
‘Orsolya Kovács is very thorough.’
‘Péter Nagy is a brilliant lawyer who is able to manage his team to the greatest benefit of the client.’
Principaux clients
Formula One Management Limited
Trigránit
OTP Bank
One World Championship Limited
MNV (Hungarian National Asset Management Inc.)
Strabag
Volvo/Renault Group
Semmelweis University
MVM
Raiffeisen Bank
LG
Napfény Toll Kft
Principaux dossiers
Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda
With industry knowledge in construction, finance, insurance, transport, and real estate, Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda is adept at handling bankruptcy, enforcement of claims, and litigation and arbitration for international market players and sovereigns. Led by Tamás Éless, the team also assist clients looking to settle disputes amicably. Zsolt Farkas has expertise in civil law liability, real estate, and liquidation matters, and Sarolta Szabó focuses on corporate, personal rights, and press disputes. Other key names include István Gass, who advises on defamation and personality rights-related lawsuits, while Lili Bischof assists with cross-border court proceedings and arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tamás Éless
Autres avocats clés:
Zsolt Farkas; Sarolta Szabó; István Gass; Lili Bischof
Les références
‘The team works very efficient and is very responsive. Matters are dealt with by team members with the appropriate seniority and the team is diverse.’
‘Zsolt Farkas and Tamas Eless are both very responsive, give very helpful and to-the-point advice and work efficiently.’
‘The Oppenheim dispute resolution team, led by Tamás Eless, is unique in its ability to combine deep technical knowledge of Hungarian litigation and arbitration procedures with a highly strategic, business-focused approach. What I found most valuable is their ability to assess disputes not just from a legal standpoint but also in terms of commercial impact.’
Principaux clients
Pepco
Generál Construction (Strabag)
Arconic-Köfém Müll Products Ltd.
KITE (Agro-intergartor)
CBRE
Danucem
Fox Williams
Pannonia Bio
Teya Iceland
Colonnade Insurance S.A.
NN / Nationale Nederlanden
Wizz Air
MNK Partners (private equity fund)
Partners Holding
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Pepco, on the enforcement of its phishing fraud-related civil claims (damages) against a financial institution.
- Advising Arconic-Köfém Müll Products, a metallurgy company, as defence counsel in the local angle of a global dispute, developing solid defence lines based on lack of competence of state courts
- Advising a vaccine producer, in a vaccine (product) liability case.
Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda
The team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda assists clients in developing and implementing domestic and multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution strategies, including drafting and negotiating settlements. The firm’s varied case load includes tax, commercial real estate, product liability, and white collar litigation work. Leading the team is László Nanyista, who advises private and state-owned companies in administrative and court disputes. He is joined by IP practice head Bálint Halász, who has extensive knowledge of the IT, tech, and pharmaceuticals industries, with a particular focus on patent and trade mark litigation. Mihály Harcos specialises in tax disputes, Viktor Kodela handles bankruptcy, tax, and real estate litigation and arbitration work. The team expanded their offerings with the addition of Milan Kohlrusz and Katalin Bendzsel-Zsebik, who both joined in January 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
László Nanyista
Autres avocats clés:
Bálint Halász; Mihály Harcos; Viktor Kodela; Milan Kohlrusz; Katalin Bendzsel-Zsebik; Mátyás Schultheisz; Vivien Kovács
Les références
‘What has truly set them apart is their unwavering dedication and responsiveness throughout the process. Every question was answered with clarity and precision, and every concern was handled with genuine care and professionalism.’
‘Their attentiveness and commitment not only resolved issues efficiently but also provided reassurance and stability during what could otherwise have been a highly stressful period. This exceptional level of client service made a meaningful difference to the outcome and to our overall experience.’
‘László Nanyista’s approach is firmly grounded in a deep understanding of each client’s business objectives, enabling him to anticipate potential challenges and design innovative, practical solutions well before they become obstacles. This combination of foresight, business acumen, and legal expertise makes him an invaluable partner in any transaction.’
Principaux clients
MÁV
Hungarian State
OMV
Lloyd’s Insurance Company / AIG / Liberty
GEALAN Formteile
Duna Terasz Grande
Heineken
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Hungarian subsidiary of GEALAN Formteile in various corporate lawsuits and an employment lawsuit initiated by a former executive of the Hungarian entity also being a minority shareholder.
- Representing MÁV, the Hungarian national railway company and the Hungarian State as defendants in two lawsuits initiated before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by certain individuals seeking restitution of property allegedly taken by Hungary during World War II.
- Represented the Hungarian subsidiary of OMV in arbitration proceedings initiated in relation to a lease agreement dispute.
Szecskay Attorneys at Law
Szecskay Attorneys at Law has developed a wide dispute resolution practice, including construction disputes, truck cartel damages, and arbitration work. Co-head Andras Szecskay is noted for his international and domestic litigation and arbitration work, with experience in IP disputes. Fellow co-head Miklós Boronkay represents clients in real estate, commercial, corporate, and tax disputes alongside competition matters. Other key team members include György Wellmann, who focuses on dispute resolution and public procurement law, while Krisztina Sztoján advises clients in construction disputes and high value damages and warranty cases. Dániel Bihary works across the dispute resolution and M&A teams.
Responsables de la pratique:
András Szecskay; Miklós Boronkay
Autres avocats clés:
György Wellmann; Krisztina Sztoján; Dániel Bihary
Les références
‘Szeckskay knows the legal system. They are innovative in their approach and come up with pragmatic solutions.’
‘Miklos Boronkay is a very client oriented lawyer, who know how to play with the legal rules and find innovative solutions for clients. He is a litigator who fights for his clients, but also speaks up when he feels it is necessary to solve cases. He is very good in managing client expectations. ’
‘Szecskay is a well-known quantity in Hungary. The legal landscape in that jurisdiction is particularly challenging due to the political circumstances, so I think it is extremely important to know someone competent and also independent enough to navigate clients through that environment. I would always recommend their talented team to find the right approach to each case.’
Principaux clients
Duna Terasz Grande
Divinus Group
DAF Trucks
COFCO International Hungary Ltd.
Bijoux Catering Inflight & Entertainment International AG
Agerona S.p.z.o.o.
Green Fox Academy Ltd.
HACONA Ltd.
Forrás Plc.
ENEFI
GreenArt Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing DAF Trucks in a number of competition damages actions brought against DAF based on the European Commission’s decision dated July 19, 2016 in the truck infringement case.
- Representing E.ON in a number of contract law disputes.
- Representing Lasselsberger in a number of lawsuits related to its mining operations in Hungary, as well as challenging the extraordinary mining fee introduced by the Hungarian legislator.
CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners
CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners has a strong disputes resolution offering, covering construction, project development, and automotive industry clients. The practice increased their offerings through insolvency proceedings and disputes related to parent company liability work. Ilona Rónay-Csordás leads the team alongside András Fenyőházi. Other key team members include Bence Rajkai, who specialises in construction claim management, while Károly Zaicsek handles litigation and civil proceedings against consumers. Zsanett Szabó has expertise in real estate disputes, Flóra Gábeli manages lawsuits concerning debt recovery, and Evelin Varga handles an array of disputes related to contractual obligations. Another key name is Csongor Fillár. Anna Nánási left the firm in June 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ilona Rónay-Csordás; András Fenyőházi
Autres avocats clés:
Bence Rajkai; Károly Zaicsek; Zsanett Szabó; Flóra Gábeli; Evelin Varga; Csongor Fillár
Les références
‘This practice is unique because of its strong local knowledge and practical approach. The team combines legal expertise with a clear understanding of business needs, making their advice very effective. They are highly responsive and work closely with clients, which sets them apart from others.’
‘András Fenyőházi is valued for his strategic guidance and leadership, and Zsanett Szabóis responsive and pays attention to detail. Their combined strengths create a highly effective team.’
‘The team working for our interests is responsive, quick, accurate and effective in their work flow and legal strategy on our behalf. We have presented them with a variety of complex transactional and contractual issues, and these have all been solved, ultimately in our favour, due to their determination, tenacity, resilience and perseverance.’
Principaux clients
SWIETELSKY Magyarország Kft.
SPAR Österreichische Warenhandels-AG
Scheldebouw B.V.
Coccinelle S.p.A.
INNO-COMP Kft.
KÁTA CNC Kft.
STETTIN-HUNGARIA Kft.
Europe Real Estate Fund (UniCredit Bank)
National Land Centre
GalCap Europe
Principaux dossiers
- Advising and representing SWIETELSKY Magyarország Kft. in various construction projects, litigation and arbitration disputes for more than two decades.
- Advising and representing the Austrian and the Hungarian members of the SPAR Group in construction projects and legal disputes for several years.
- Advising STETTIN-HUNGARIA Kft., the Hungarian affiliate of the HABAU Group, on claim management matters and has represented the company in multiple legal disputes, including amicable settlement negotiations and several arbitration proceedings.
Dentons
Dentons utilises their extensive network to advise multinational companies, Hungarian government, and state-owned entities on domestic and international litigation, arbitration, and mediation cases. The team have an extensive offering across unfair competition, regulatory issues, IP, contractual, and employment disputes. Gergely Stanka leads the team, covering commercial, banking, energy, tax, and labour litigation. István Réczicza has extensive experience in white collar and internal corporate investigations, while Ádám Kulcsár advises financial institutions and key energy companies. Other key names include Mihály Czesznak and Zsófia Marton.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gergely Stanka
Autres avocats clés:
István Réczicza; Ádám Kulcsár; Mihály Czesznak; Zsófia Marton
Les références
‘Dentons combines deep sector expertise with strategic commercial awareness. They work as true partners, proactively identifying threats and translating complex trade mark law into clear business outcomes.’
‘What sets them apart is their responsiveness, thorough case preparation, and ability to align legal strategy with business priorities – delivering advice that is both legally sound and commercially astute.’
‘The team demonstrates innovation through collaborative strategic discussions with in-house teams and effective use of technology for case management and evidence presentation. Their clear, jargon-free communication style enables faster decision-making at board level.’
Principaux clients
CIB Group MVM Zrt.
Diageo Zrt.
ArrivaBus Kft.
Alcon Hungária Kft.
MBH Jelzálogbank Nyrt.
Photon Energy Group
Műszertechnika Zrt.
AxFina Holding S.A.
The Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Photon Energy Operations HU Kft.—the Hungarian subsidiary of Photon Energy Group—in a total of 103 lawsuits against the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH).
- Represented AxFina Hungary Zrt. in proceedings before the European Court of Justice and the Hungarian Supreme Court concerning the settlement method of invalid consumer FX loan agreements under Hungarian law, with outcomes set to impact thousands of cases and contracts in Hungary.
- Advised and represented the client in a EUR 1bn lawsuit involving minority shareholders challenging resolutions related to MBH Jelzálogbank Nyrt., a Hungarian banking sector integration, securing favourable judgement in lower courts, with the case now pending before the Hungarian Supreme Court.
Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm
Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm are a full-service law firm, providing international law firms with expert knowledge in Hungarian local law. The team are particularly experienced in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and TMT industries, handling a number of M&A dispute-related cases. Gábor Damjanovic, co-head, advises clients on pre-litigation proceedings, court cases, and arbitration matters. Fellow co-head Zoltán Forgó handles M&A and corporate disputes, alongside shareholder litigation cases for financial service providers. Another key team member is Réka Bali, who has experience in real estate and construction related disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gábor Damjanovic; Zoltán Forgó
Autres avocats clés:
Réka Bali
Les références
‘The team are capable of pivoting from one legal topic, advising on a wide range of matters within a short time frame. Their client service was impeccable.’
‘Both Zoltan Forgo and Viktor Vasi ensured that we received our advice and requested comments on documents ahead of time. I would highly recommend the team and they can be trusted to advise on a wide range of legal issues.’
‘Reka Bali provided fantastic support to our team on Hungarian criminal law.’
Principaux clients
Stratius Investments Ltd.
Doktor24
Cargill Group
Obton A/S
Nielsen Corporation
HDI Global SE
Finext Group
Centrope Holdings Limited/EUROVEGAS
Synergy Group
Due A srl
Hungarian Post Insurance Company
SKECHERS
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
Unipetrol Group
GIR Refractories
David Henderson Food Machinery Limited and Total Food Machines Limited
Grammer AG
Schwerter Profile GmbH
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Stratius Investments Ltd. as Hungarian counsel in an ICSID arbitration case with New York venue against the Hungarian State.
- Represented our client in 10 shareholders’ disputes aiming at the cancellation of several general meeting resolutions, initiated by one of the shareholders with significant minority voting rights.
Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office
The team at Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office advises clients on banking, insurance, capital markets, and damages claims. These disputes including fair banking litigation, savings cooperatives restructuring proceedings and speculative investments, alongside their arbitration practice. Co-head Péter Gárdos advises clients in relation to derivatives claims and high-stakes cartel damages claims, and András Nagy serves as an arbitrator, with experience in complex disputes. Rúben Matovics assists with damages claims related to wrongful trading, and banking law litigation. Veronika Papp specialises in litigation related to forged or rejected bills of exchange.
Responsables de la pratique:
Péter Gárdos; András Nagy
Autres avocats clés:
Rúben Matovics; Veronika Papp; Dániel Szabó
Les références
‘András Nagy is a fantastic trial attorney, with great analytical skills and a convincing courtroom style.’
‘Dániel Szabó and Péter Gárdos are both very smart and experienced professionals who can be an asset for a client. ’
‘Dániel Szabó has a wealth of experience and knowledge about securities and corporate matters.’
Principaux clients
Iveco
Yettel
Raiffeisen
Unicredit Bank
National Deposit Insurance Fund
Aegon
Trusty Business Management
Colonnade
VFS
K&H Bank
Iveco
Yettel
Raiffeisen
Unicredit Bank
National Deposit Insurance Fund
Aegon
Trusty Business Management
Colonnade
VFS
K&H Bank
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Iveco in the Hungarian damages litigations relating to the Truck decision of the European Commission.
- Represented the National Deposit Insurance Fund in a litigation against the insolvency administrator of a Hungarian bank, and represents the NDIF in the enforcement of the judgment.
- Represented K&H Bank in a litigation against the issuer of a bill of exchange.
Fehérváry Horányi Kovács Baker & McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
The team at Fehérváry Horányi Kovács Baker & McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law utilises its network to manage foreign litigation, enforcement, and criminal proceedings for Hungarian clients abroad. It handles a variety of dispute resolution work including construction disputes, financial litigation, insolvency litigation, damages claims, and private enforcement for infrastructure companies. The team is led by Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi, whose litigation work spans competition, IP, and pharmaceutical regulations. Fellow co-head Artúr Tamási handles corporate investigations and represents victims of white collar crimes. Other key names include Réka Vass, who advises clients in civil proceedings, and Alexandra Krisztián, who has experience across construction disputes, financial litigation, and commercial contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi; Artúr Tamási
Autres avocats clés:
Réka Vass; Alexandra Krisztián
Les références
‘Good understanding of business.’
‘Professionalism and in-depth expertise at every level.’
‘In addition to their deep professional knowledge and professionalism, they are very personable, direct, helpful, and easy to communicate with.’
Principaux clients
Market Zrt.
M-Híd Zrt.
Grabarics Építőipari Kft.
TGI Friday’s
Nyíregyháza Spartacus
Principaux dossiers
- Defended Market against the majority of claims of a subcontractor and won well over 1bn HUF on the counterclaim in a construction litigation lasting more than 6 years.
- Represented Grabarics in a construction litigation against the claims of a subcontractor and won on all points of law at the appellate proceedings.
- Secured an interim injunction in IP litigation for TGI Fridays, which forced the opposing side to cease infringement and settle the case without the need to bring the main litigation.
Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal
Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal works closely with the audit, tax, and business advisory experts across the PwC network to handle a range of dispute cases including civil law, PPP, commercial, insolvency, and privacy-related litigation. László Réti assists media, energy, waste management, pharmaceutical, public transport, and manufacturing clients, while Zoltán Várszegi advises on tax litigation cases. Dániel Kelemen has extensive experience before the Court of Appeals, and Péter Zalai manages infringement procedures and damages claims. Other key names include Balázs Balog, and János Faragó.
Responsables de la pratique:
László Réti; Zoltán Várszegi; Dániel Kelemen; Péter Zalai
Autres avocats clés:
Balázs Balog; János Faragó
Les références
‘Deep understanding of the case and engagement into the case is outstanding.’
‘Cooperation with the client and working together helps a lot in being successful.’
Principaux clients
VITERRA Hungary Kft.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented VITERRA Hungary in several tax and customs disputes – including representation based on previous representations in front of the European Court of Justice.
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda
Handling civil and commercial law suits, alongside arbitration matters, Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda assists clients across rail, energy, finance, insurance, automotive, and capital market industries. The team are adept at advising on white-collar criminal cases, alternative dispute resolution, resolution of employment disputes, and cartel follow-up damages litigation. The practice is led by Alexandra Bognár, whose cases include loan litigation, business secret-related cases, and criminal cases. Noémi Suller assists with flight passenger rights, public procurement, and customs-related disputes. Dóra Halmosi covers labour and employment law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandra Bognár
Autres avocats clés:
Noémi Suller; Dóra Halmosi; Kinga Hetenyi
Les références
‘The team stands out as a committed, young, and ambitious group who bring both energy and sharp insight to their work.’
‘What impressed us most was their ability to provide clear, well-structured advice throughout our arbitration setting. They combined strong legal knowledge with practical guidance, ensuring that we were fully prepared for hearings and confident in our positioning.’
‘Alexandra Bognár was our main contact, and she consistently brought clarity and balance to the process. She helped us separate emotion from strategy, ensuring that we presented a factual, measured, and persuasive position.’
Principaux clients
Apple
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Stappert
Augimount Logistika
Swiss Air Lines
Elektronikai Hulladékhasznosító Kft
Limehouse Advisory Kft.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Apple in various legal proceedings including competition cases and commercial litigation.
- Represented Mercedes-Benz Group AG antitrust damages litigation proceedings as a defendant in Hungary.
- Advised STAPPERT regarding its Hungarian branch and its businesses in Hungary.
Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys
Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys offers clients expertise in commercial dispute resolution, representing them before the Hungarian and international courts and in arbitration proceedings. The team is jointly led by László András Kelemen, who advises clients in corporate and commercial arbitration proceedings, and András Komáromi, who represents clients before the Hungarian domestic courts. Gergely Gundel-Takács manages complex litigation cases, while Eszter Rupnik handles administrative litigation work.
Responsables de la pratique:
László András Kelemen; András Komáromi
Autres avocats clés:
Gergely Gundel-Takács; Eszter Rupnik; Áron Mátyás Somogyi
Les références
‘Beside the fact that they are highly-qualified, they are very problem-oriented and can always come up with a viable solution for the problems. They are also very responsive; they always revert to us very quickly. It is an important aspect for us that they understand the issues not only from a legal, but also from a business perspective.’
‘László András Kelemen immediately understands the problem from a practical perspective as well. His extensive litigation experience is a great asset in representing us.’
‘Áron Mátyás Somogyi works diligently on the cases and is always available whenever we need his help.’
Principaux clients
Viterra Logisztikai Kft.
Sygnus Kereskedelmi Kft.
Sygnus Kikötő Kft.
Viterra Hungary Kft.
Principaux dossiers
Taylor Wessing Hungary
Supported by a global network, the team at Taylor Wessing Hungary handles complex international litigation and arbitration matters, covering technology, software, real estate, and construction disputes. Practice head Zoltán Novák advises multinational companies in civil and commercial litigation matters, including employment matters and copyright disputes. Gábor Kőhidai represents clients in arbitration proceedings and assists with the enforcement and annulment of foreign arbitrator awards. Fruzsina Kónya supports the team in a range of dispute matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zoltán Novák
Autres avocats clés:
Gábor Kőhidai; Fruzsina Kónya
Les références
‘Attentive to details and out-of-the-box thinking.’
‘Knowledgeable, smart, reliable. ’
‘The team is very efficient and responsive to the requests made.’
Principaux clients
Hungarian State
Museum of Fine Arts
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the State of Hungary, a political entity, along with several of its affiliated public collections, in a legal dispute concerning the restitution of artworks held in Hungarian state collections.
Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda
The team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda utilises broad experience in commercial, energy, financial, and real estate litigation and arbitration cases. Matters include commercial disputes, contentious corporate actions, enforcement procedures, and labour law disputes. The team is led by Zoltán Faludi, who conducts out-of-court settlements, alongside facilitating and moderating negotiations for energy clients. Lajos Wallacher assists with civil matters and cases concerning private international law, while Tímea Csajági represents banks in arbitration matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zoltán Faludi
Autres avocats clés:
Lajos Wallacher; Tímea Csajági
Les références
‘The team skilfully adapted the litigation strategy to the Court’s evidence proceedings and the defendants’ positioning.’
‘The team excelled at the presentation of evidence and using its in-depth knowledge of Court procedures to strike the important points at the right junctures.’
‘The team clearly demonstrated that the whole is more than the sum of its parts by bringing in and eliciting the expert knowledge of all team members, which included us as clients.’
Principaux clients
INA-Industrija nafte, MOL
Borsodchem
Principaux dossiers
- Represented and advised two major energy companies against the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in an ICC arbitration.
Jalsovszky
Jalsovszky handles tax and commercial litigation and arbitration matters, alongside representing clients in white-collar criminal matters. The team is led by Tamás Fehér, who specialises in tax litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Péter Barta, who advises on fiscal and tax matters. Péter Szilas and Dániel Fodor manage commercial litigation and arbitration cases, while Henrik Bereznai represents clients in VAT disputes before the tax authorities,
Responsables de la pratique:
Tamás Fehér; Péter Barta; Péter Szilas
Autres avocats clés:
Dániel Fodor; Henrik Bereznai
Les références
‘The team of lawyers at the Budapest office consists of professionals who not only understand the client’s assignment and needs, but also proactively recommend the optimal course of action and actively participate in the management of the legal case.’
‘Tamás Feher is a true professional and excellent lawyer widely known on the market, a pleasure to work with.’
‘Peter Szilas and Daniel Fodor are both responsive and diligent lawyers, highly professional, great team members.’
Principaux clients
WIZZ Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Zrt.
Biotest Hungaria Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft.
Plazmacentrum Kft.
SMARTKAS B.V.
Promedica Group
Topfund II B.V.
Fizetési Pont Terminál Üzemeltető Kft.
Szarvas Építő Kft.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing WizzAir in a number of litigation cases.
- Representing Promedica Group in a litigation case.
Kapolyi Law Firm
Kapolyi Law Firm covers a broad range of clients, including asset managers, investment funds, financial institutions, real estate developers, and energy companies in high-value litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters. József Kapolyi leads the team, while Zsófia Somlóvári advises clients on debt collection, insolvency matters, and enforcement proceedings. Dalma Dajka works across the real estate and dispute resolution teams, and Viktor Domonkos assists with out-of-court dispute resolution.
Responsables de la pratique:
József Kapolyi
Autres avocats clés:
Zsófia Somlóvári; Dalma Dajka; Viktor Domonkos
Les références
‘Kapolyi Law Firm’s dispute resolution team provides practical and well-structured advice. They are reliable in representing our interests and communicate clearly throughout the process.’
‘József Kapolyi has experience and strategic perspective that are valuable in complex matters. He is approachable and focused on finding workable solutions, which we appreciate.’
‘Kapolyi Law Firm’s dispute resolution team combines strong legal expertise with a clear focus on practical, business-oriented solutions.’
Principaux clients
Hungast Group
Folyópart Energia Kft.
Savencia Fromage & Dairy Hungary Zrt.
Dialóg Befektetési Alapkezelő Zrt.
Családbarát Ország Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft.
Viking Executive Golf Club Kft.
Project 3 Mobility d.o.o
MHC Hotel Company Kft.
Cyberg Corp Nyrt.
SZOFIA Jewelry Kft.
Helicontrol Kft.
EQUILOR Alapkezelő Zrt.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Hungast 14. Kft. in an administrative litigation challenging a decision of the Government Office regarding the use of software in measuring nutritional values of school meals.
- Represented one of the bond funds managed by EQUILOR Alapkezelő Zrt. as a creditor in a legal dispute concerning bonds issued by a Hungarian corporate group.
- Represented Bradley, Edwards and Associates Kft. in multiple interrelated civil litigation matters.
Lohn Law Firm
The team at Lohn Law Firm leverages the bench strength of its team to advise on commercial, corporate, property, employment, IP, malpractice, and construction disputes. It also advises corporate and sports sector clients in arbitration cases. Practice head Balázs Lohn advises clients on property and contractual litigation matters. Tamás Szerbin advises clients on immigration disputes, Evelin Kovács handles enforcement related matters, and Borbála Róna assists with a range of litigation cases. Marta Mraz left the firm in 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Balázs Lohn
Autres avocats clés:
Tamás Szerbin; Evelin Kovács; Borbála Róna
Les références
‘Well-educated, experienced, overall professional, pleasure to work with.’
‘Balázs Lohn provides not only excellent client service through being responsive but also safeguards and represents his clients interests in an outstanding manner. Always available, reliable, sincere.’
‘Balázs Lohn is a very energetic, focused and professional individual. Would recommend him any day.’
Principaux clients
NYÍRTERV-PLUSZ Kft.
Material Logistic Kft. and Material Group Kft.
SPP Solar Power Production Kft.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a Hungarian architecture firm NYÍRTERV-PLUSZ Kft against various clients and architecture firms due to the breach of its intellectual property with the aggregate claim value of EUR 3.8m.
- Advised a Hungarian group of companies in a dispute in the energy, water and waste management industries.
- Represented a Hungarian company against the Hungarian Energy Authority (HEA).
Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland
Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland provides litigation and arbitration advice relating to construction projects, breach of contract, labour law, employment disputes, and tort law. The team is jointly led by Péter Sándor, an experienced commercial litigator, and Katalin Varga who specialises in employment and data protection work, alongside out-of-court settlements. Attila Lotz focuses on labour law disputes, while Gréta Zanócz advises clients on compensation and damages cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Péter Sándor; Katalin Varga
Autres avocats clés:
Attila Lotz; Gréta Zanócz
Les références
‘The members of the team have specialisations of different fields of law. They cooperate very well in sake of success in complex cases.’
‘Our company cooperates mainly with Péter Sándor. In complex cases he sorts the parts of the case to his associates that are specialised on the proper part-field. Sándor has quick comprehension, he is able to analyse quickly the issue, and coordinate the legal work of several specialists effectively.’
‘Péter Sándor is easy to work with and ensures that the client in cross-border litigation is fully informed about the process and the intricacies of the local procedure. Thus, the otherwise foreign rules of procedure do not feel foreign in practice.’
Principaux clients
Autoliv
Toyota Magyarország
Turkish Airlines
TAP
ORAC
Partners & More Kft.
Oxygen Resorts GmbH
Universal Hungary Kft.
MÁV (Hungarian Railway Company)
Bazaltech Group
BSH (Bosch Siemens Hungary)
Tata Consultancy Services
Cartour
Momentum
Formatex
SECAR Kft.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Momentum Zrt. against the liquidator as well as the former shareholders of Vectigalis, for causing damages deliberately by emptying Vectigalis Zrt. and carrying out a payment of dividend and causing insolvent situation.
- Advising Turkish Airlines in all dispute resolution cases in Hungary including among others passenger claims for compensation pursuant on the basis on Flight Compensation Regulation 261/2004 EC due to the cancellation of flight.
- Advising Formatex Kft. a toy-trading company in their cross border legal dispute against their formal Belgian contractual partner.
Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda
Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda handles litigation matters for major corporations, with experience in administrative litigation, insolvency issues, competition law, and general civil law litigation matters. The team is led by Péter Vörös, who focuses on cartel cases and competition law compliance law matters. Noémi Varga advises clients on unfair competition and regulatory disputes, while Krisztofer Borbély assists with civil, employment, and administrative litigation. József Antal joined the team in March 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Péter Vörös; József Antal
Autres avocats clés:
Noémi Varga; Krisztofer Borbély
Les références
‘The team’s strengths lie in its excellent organisation, task allocation, effective cooperation, flexibility and speed of work.’
‘Individuals have outstanding professional skills, are able to quickly understand and process complex problems, and are capable of covering all relevant aspects of their work.’
‘The team has a unique ability to share in strategic thinking with the client, in addition to their legal expertise.’
Principaux clients
Nitrogénművek Zrt. and its affiliates
Budapest Airport Zrt.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Nitrogénművek Zrt., a Hungarian fertiliser producer, in a Hungarian cartel case, in which the Hungarian Competition Authority imposed a fine of EUR 36.8m.
- Representing Budapest Airport in several civil law and administrative law-related litigation cases.
LYNX
LYNX advises German clients across the life science, automotive, IT, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors on both litigation and arbitration matters. Gyula Horváth leads the team, with a focus on insolvency and real estate litigation and arbitration cases. Rainer Tom advises on real estate transactions, while Gábor Jánoshalmi assists with distressed M&A-related disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gyula Horváth
Autres avocats clés:
Rainer Tom; Gábor Jánoshalmi
Les références
‘The firm always responds very quickly to our enquiries and handles them with the utmost precision. They always keep their eye on the essentials, work transparently and yet offer comprehensive advice with a focus on potential risks. The proposed solutions are very practical.’
‘Focused on solution, creative, effective.’
‘Very good negotiation skills, preventive thinking.’
Principaux clients
Kirchoff Automotive Group
SSI Schäfer Systems International Kft.
Prec-Cast Kft.
Mabanaft Hungary
Fresenius Medical Care
LKQ Corporation – Láng Kft.
Grant Thornton
Euro Metall Öntödei Kft.
Budapest Airport Zrt.
Inovivo Group
Cosmodent Clinic
AGCO International
Nestlé Hungary
Kirchoff Automotive Group
SSI Schäfer Systems International Kft.
Prec-Cast Kft.
Mabanaft Hungary
Fresenius Medical Care
LKQ Corporation – Láng Kft.
Grant Thornton
Euro Metall Öntödei Kft.
Budapest Airport Zrt.
Inovivo Group
Cosmodent Clinic
AGCO International
Nestlé Hungary
Principaux dossiers
Bán, S. Szabó, Rausch & Partners
Bán, S. Szabó, Rausch & Partners advises international companies and Hungarian corporations on infrastructure, energy, employment, and flight refund litigation cases. Practice head János Rausch draws on extensive arbitration experience and handles cases before the ICSID. Álmos Papp represents clients in cartel and infrastructure litigation, while Péter Szemán advises clients on employment and labour law disputes. Other key team members are Gergely Szabó and Szabina Bach.
Responsables de la pratique:
János Rausch
Autres avocats clés:
Álmos Papp; Péter Szemán; Gergely Szabó; Szabina Bach
Les références
‘I’ve really appreciated how well the team at Bán, S. Szabó, Rausch understands complex business and industry issues. They do so with a strong sense of both regulatory and commercial realities. Senior partners are closely involved throughout, which has given me confidence at every stage.’
‘Their arguments are clear, well-structured, and persuasive, and their international outlook adds real value, even in domestic matters. They consistently stay within budget while providing top-tier service—something that sets them apart from many other firms.’
‘János Rausch is hands-on, brings essential strategic insight, and ensures that every case is in capable hands. I can fully recommend him and his team.’
Principaux clients
Debrecen University
Inter Tan-Ker Zrt.
Annata Hungary
Smartwings
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Debrecen University as applicant before the ECJ in Case T-115/23, brought against the Council of the European Union, seeking the annulment of Article 2(2) of Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2506, dated 15 December 2022.
- Advising and representing InterTanker in several employment-related disputes.
- Representing Smartwings Hungary Kft. (regional and European charter flight specialist company) for all its flight-refund cases before Hungarian courts for flight delays and cancellations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004.
KCG Partners Law Firm
KCG Partners Law Firm utilises its global network to handle cross-sector contractual, inheritance, claims for damages, real estate, and employment litigation cases. The team also handles mass litigation related to debt collection. Rita Párkányi and Levente Csengery lead the team. László Madák works on M&A litigation, while Bálint Éberhardt advises on internal claim management. Other key names include Eszter Ila-Horváth, Borbála Maglai, and Réka Fülöp.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rita Párkányi; Levente Csengery
Autres avocats clés:
László Madák; Bálint Éberhardt; Eszter Ila-Horváth; Borbála Maglai; Réka Fülöp
Les références
‘KCG Partners’ dispute resolution group offers the rare mix of top-tier international know-how with the responsiveness of a boutique practice. Their global partnerships give them genuine cross-border strength.’
‘The lawyers are consistently practical, responsive, and strategic in how they handle disputes.’
‘Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi are highly respected for their ability to manage sensitive, high-value matters with both discretion and accuracy.’
Principaux clients
LEGO
SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français)
Lepény Food
Deltaplast
Protecta
Principaux dossiers
- Representing SNCF in a highly complex, cross-border litigation initiated by the Hungarian State Railway Company (MÁV).
KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm
The team at KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm brings strength to advising clients on domestic and international commercial disputes across matters involving the automotive industry, employment litigation, and competition law. They also assist with class action and environmental litigation. Practice head Bálint Tóásó advises clients on M&A-related disputes and compliance matters. Zoltán Ferenczik assists with litigation matters and related negotiations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bálint Tóásó
Autres avocats clés:
Zoltán Ferenczik
Principaux clients
Trenkwalder Group
Marcas MC Zrt.
Trenkwalder Group
Marcas MC Zrt.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing HR outsourcing companies in Hungary, Trenkwalder Group, in front of the Budapest-Capital Regional Court in a procedure initiated to overturn the decision of the Hungarian Competition Authority issued in a cartel case.
- Represented MARCAS MC Zrt., a large trade mark-licensing company, before the European Court of Justice in a preliminary ruling procedure and before the Supreme Court of Hungary in the underlying domestic tax litigation procedure.
Queritius
Queritius advises clients navigating disputes in the CEE region, particularly those from the energy sector. Cases include commercial and investment treaty disputes. Practice head Dániel Dózsa advises on disputes related to bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. Petra Pataki advises energy, construction, and media clients on commercial arbitration and litigation cases, and Lili Hanna Feher assists with international arbitration cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dániel Dózsa
Autres avocats clés:
Petra Pataki; Lili Hanna Feher
Les références
‘The team is composed of litigation specialists with excellent writing and reasoning skills. Their understanding of the intricacies of the matters they handle is exceptional.’
‘I have had a very good experience working with Daniel Dozsa, who is an excellent strategic thinker, while Petra Pataki is exceptional in prompt courtroom debates.’
Principaux clients
MOL
CEE oil & gas company
TT Universal
Demco Steel
E2 Hungary (part of MET Group)
Principaux dossiers
- Representing MOL Plc. against the Republic of Croatia in an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration under the ICSID Rules arising out of certain gas market measures that Croatia took in the wake of Russia’s 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine.
- Advising a Central Eastern European oil & gas company on a UNCITRAL contract arbitration arising out of certain regulatory measures that a CEE state implemented on the gas market over the span of five years.
- Advising TT Universal on a SIAC arbitration against its joint venture partners.