The renewable energy sector has been a particular focus area for the real estate team at CMS, along with the office, and the distribution and industrial spaces. Across Hungary and the CEE region, the practice advises on property portfolio sales and acquisitions. The team’s expertise spans all asset classes and includes industry-specific advice on construction and development projects, including relevant litigation. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, Gábor Czike leads the team alongside József Várady, who advises a diverse list of Hungarian and international clients on real estate projects. András Klupács specialises in the hotel and leisure industry, while László Jókay focuses on commercial lease agreements, including the preparation and negotiation of transactional documents.

With a particular focus on office, retail, hotel and logistics assets, the ‘exceptionally knowledgable’ real estate team at Dentons advises on asset and share transactions, financing, and development and leasing agreements. The practice regularly advises real estate funds on sales and purchases, while also counting contractors, retailers, hoteliers and government bodies among its diverse clientele. Practice head Judit Kővári advises developers on construction and project financing matters, and investors on refinancing projects. With a strong background in real estate and across asset classes, Marcell Szőnyi handles cross-border transactions, development and asset management issues. Anna Gerendás focuses on lease and construction contracts and property development, while Rita Várnagy advises on the gamut of real estate transactions, including joint ventures and M&A.

Led by Benedek Kovács, the real estate team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law continues to expand its client base beyond national and international real estate investors, to incorporate financing institutions and developers. With an established track record in property law, the group supports clients throughout the project lifecycle of high-value developments, including assisting with sale, purchase and lease issues, as well as contract negotiation, zoning matters and dispute resolution. The practice advises on greenfield and brownfield investments and has been involved in significant greenfield projects across Hungary. ESG expert Judit Haraszti advises on various relevant property and construction matters, while Petra Máté focuses on industrial property transactions and office building management.

The dedicated team of real estate experts at Lakatos, Köves and Partners advises on development projects, ongoing portfolio management activity, acquisitions and disposals. In tandem with the firm’s finance and tax groups, the team assists with project financings, and asset and share deals. With 25 years’ experience in the sector, Attila Ungár leads the team. Ágnes Hegyi fields over 20 years’ experience in real estate transactions, as well as property management, construction and development. With expertise across various asset classes, including offices, shopping centres and hotels, Katalin Losonci advises on acquisition, development and leasing issues. Zsuzsanna Ilyés handles property operational matters, as well as advising on solar park and shopping centre projects. Specialising in the retail and office segment, Kata Molnár advises on international real estate transactions. In team news, Péter Berethalmi and Viktor Jéger joined from Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda in January and March 2024, respectively.

Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda fields a ‘responsive and reliable’ real estate and construction practice, supporting clients through the full lifecycle of both private and public real estate projects. The team handles the gamut of matters arising as a result of development and construction, including disputes, as well as investments, financings and acquisitions. With an extensive client base that spans Hungary and the CEE region, practice head Ferenc Mátrai advises property developers and investors, construction companies, and public procurement and private equity firms. David Dederick leads on cross-border real estate transactions. Péter Rippel-Szabó’s particular area of expertise is the office segment, where he advises on lease agreements, refurbishment and operations. Kristóf Hevér and Mátyás Rada round out the practice’s strong junior offering.

Greenfield projects, including energy and industrial developments, are a recent area of increased activity for the real estate team at Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda. The group’s expertise encompasses all real estate transactions and disputes, focusing primarily on acquisitions and disposals, development and asset management. With over 16 years’ experience, Mónika Frank co-leads the team, advising a diverse list of investors and developers on disposal, development and financing across all asset classes. Frank's counterpart Barnabás Sági specialises in construction projects and real estate developments. Bertalan Ványa supports with greenfield investments matters, as well as real estate acquisition and leasing.

Greenfield and renewable energy investors are key clients for the real estate team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm, particularly solar power plant investors. The team advises on real estate portfolio acquisitions, as well as operation and development. Practice c0-head Péter Göndöcz‘s corporate focus makes him well positioned to advise real estate clients on M&A transactions. With experience on both the landlord and tenant sides, Göndöcz's counterpart Magdolna Csider specialises in complex lease agreements. Gábor Babus is noted for his ‘exceptional expertise’ in real estate investment trusts and funds. Zsolt Pintér was promoted to managing associate in September 2023.

With a holistic offering that covers all aspects of property law, as well as providing related tax and business advice, DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm‘s real estate team advises a diverse client base of developers, investors, banks and contractors on real estate fund formation, acquisitions and lease agreements. The restructuring of agricultural land for energy and industrial project development is a notable niche specialism. Leveraging over 20 years’ experience, Gábor Borbély leads the team. Bettina Boncok advises on commercial real estate transactions and developments, from due diligence to closure, while Angéla Tóth advises on construction contracts and fund management agreements. 2023 saw significant team expansion at the senior associate level, with Tamás Balogh joining from Lakatos, Köves and Partners; Anikó Edit Szűcs joining from Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda; and Viktória Molnár joining from GTC Real Estate.

The real estate team at Kapolyi Law Firm regularly advises on green and brownfield investments. With experience across the gamut of real estate matters, as well as in construction law, the team is well positioned to assist real estate developers, particularly with office and hotel development projects. Hotel management agreements are another focal point. The practice also handles real estate-related disputes, including warranty disputes. József Kapolyi leads the team alongside Sándor Habóczky. Residential investments and developments are Martin Gortva‘s particular area of expertise.

As part of Noerr’s CEE-wide real estate investment group, the team in Hungary advises on real estate investments, financing and M&A transactions. With a strong regulatory background within the sector, the group advises on complex construction projects. Practice head Zoltán Nádasdy brings over 20 years’ experience advising strategic investors on developments, infrastructure projects and greenfield investments to his role. Eszter Hegedűs focuses on construction projects and built-to-suit developments. Ákos Mátés-Lányi’s clients include private equity, venture capital and real estate developers, while Szilvia Andriska handles construction and property management mandates. Tímea Tompa handles transactions in the industrial, office and residential spheres.

Providing support throughout the full lifecycle of real estate projects, the team at Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda counts property developers, lenders, private equity funds, REITs and investment managers among its core client base. The real estate practice advises on matters ranging from property acquisition, financing and leasing through to restructuring and disposition, and also handles real estate and construction-related litigation. Team lead Márk Pintér has established a diverse roster of real estate clients over his 19 years’ in practice. Janos Fodor‘s expertise spans various asset classes, with a particular focus on office and retail leases.

Working across all asset classes within the sector, including retail, office, industrial and residential, the ‘commercially minded’ real estate team at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on transactional, leasing and management issues. The group’s expertise also covers broader real estate financing and disputes. Christopher Noblet and Sándor Békési jointly lead the practice; the former has particular expertise in cross-border transactions across the CEE region, while the latter specialises in sale and purchase, and leasing transactions, as well as advising on significant construction projects. Dóra Szilas’ is noted for her expertise in the industrial and logistics sectors.

Expanding its client base across the energy, hotel, office and logistics sectors, the real estate and construction team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda has noted an increase in greenfield projects. The practice works in tandem with other teams at the firm to provide clients with broad expertise, ranging from advice on share and asset deals, to assistance with lease negotiations and representation in real estate litigation. The team’s construction advice covers building law matters and turnkey construction projects. With over 16 years’ experience, practice head László Krüpl focuses on real estate acquisitions and energy projects. Adrián Menczelesz handles development and construction agreements and brings particular experience in M&A transactions to the group.

With experience across the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, the team at CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners advises on acquisition, development, financing and leasing. Practice head Wilhelm Stettner advises investors on cross-border real estate transactions. With over 10 years’ experience, András Fenyőházi is active in construction litigation. Bence Rajkai and Zsanett Szabó also specialise in construction law, while Gabriella Klotz focuses on lease agreements. Evelin Varga and Anna Nánási both specialise in commercial contracts. Dorottya Bitó brings knowledge of renewable energy projects to the group.

Solar power plant development projects are a particular area of expertise for Jalsovszky’s real estate and construction team. The practice also covers residential development projects, property acquisitions and broader construction mandates. Pál Jalsovszky leads the team alongside Levente Bihari, with both advising on a full range of matters, from financing to development.

Greenfield and brownfield developments are a key focus for the real estate and construction team at KCG Partners Law Firm. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik co-lead the team; the former handles large-scale industrial developments on behalf of both Hungarian and multinational real estate and construction clients, while the latter has particular expertise in corporate real estate transactions. Leveraging his extensive experience in the construction industry, Dénes Glavatity handles construction management and projects. Lídia Süveges has expertise in land acquisition related to investment projects, from due diligence to transfer agreements.

Hotel development projects are an area in which Lohn Law Firm’s real estate team is particularly active. The group’s expertise extends to all asset classes, including logistics, residential, office and retail, and the team counts architecture firms, energy companies and real estate firms among its clients. Handling the full range of real estate transactions, the team advises on financing, management, disposals and acquisitions. Practice co-head Balázs Lohn focuses on property litigation, leading the team alongside experienced real estate experts Gergely Kostenszky and Balázs Kis. Ádám Tarr brings a further 10 years of experience in real estate transactions to the group.

Arable land transactions are a niche area of expertise for the real estate team at Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal. Investments are another specialism, and the practice supports clients from sale and purchase through real estate disputes to real property financing and refinancing. Eszter Gally, László Réti, Dániel Kelemen, László Szűcs and Dóra Horváth make up the leadership team. János Faragó is active in real estate-related due diligence projects, while László Dávid Zsolt specialises in commercial real estate expansion. Zsolt Ősi is another key name to note, along with Kristóf Tamás Bán.

Industrial and commercial real property are the real estate team’s particular specialisms at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys; the practice demonstrates expertise across the full real estate spectrum, from due diligence, acquisition and development to management, letting and sale. Domonkos Kiss, Szabó Tamás and Levente Kálmán jointly lead the team. With experience in renewable energy projects and greenfield investments, Péter Vincze lends further support. Zsolt Eperjesi handles commercial real estate portfolios on behalf of asset management and development companies, while Gergely Gundel-Takács represents clients in litigation proceedings. Dorottya Rebeka Tarba and Dániel Csegeziare are the other key names to note.

Real estate boutique Szécsényi és Társai Ügyvédi Társulás advises corporates, property developers and investment funds on the acquisition and disposal of commercial real estate. Led by László Szécsényi, the practice advises clients across the CEE region and across a range of asset classes, including hotels and retail spaces. Dániel Kellner focuses on asset management and, with international expertise, is well placed to advise new entrants to the sector. Balázs Vágvölgyi specialises in real estate financing and rental agreements.

A recent increase in property sales characterised the workload of Szecskay Attorneys at Law’s real estate team, which is well versed in assisting clients with issues ranging from due diligence to zoning and property-related environmental issues. The practice is adept at handling sale and purchase, design and contractor, and lease agreements. The team's know-how covers various asset classes, including industrial real estate, hotels, offices and retail sites. Patrick Tausz and Attila Jásdi jointly head up the team, advising a diverse list of domestic and international companies on high-value real estate transactions.

Drawing on its cross-practice expertise, Taylor Wessing Hungary‘s real estate team advises on data centres, student housing and property technology projects. The group has particular experience in ESG requirements and green energy issues in the real estate space. The retail and automotive industries are also areas of expertise. 'Expert' practice head Dániel Ódor is knowledgeable about both commercial and industrial real estate. Joining from Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda in September 2022, Gábor Helembai now advises a diverse list of developers, financiers, designers, landlords and tenants. Gábor Kőhidai advises international clients on both transactional and regulatory matters, while Kinga Harza handles real estate-related disputes.

Specialising in solar energy projects, Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda‘s real estate team fields niche expertise beyond traditional real estate development. The group advises a diverse roster of real estate and parking operators, developers and management companies. Practice head János Tóth brings extensive expertise in real estate sales and acquisitions, as well as project development, to his role. Melinda Pelikán advises on real estate and project finance, while Norbert Bálint specialises in power plant construction projects. Zoltán Bódog, who was promoted to senior associate in July 2022, ‘stands out as an expert‘ in the sector.

Regularly managing industrial developments and office constructions for an extensive list of contractors, developers, designers and financing institutions, bnt attorneys in CEE has a broad real estate focus. Rainer Tom and Gyula Horváth lead the real estate team, advising Hungarian and foreign clients on domestic and cross-border real estate transactions. Norbert Varga is an expert in greenfield and brownfield investments. Katalin Al-Maarri focuses on greenfield investments, while Kinga Kálmán advises on wide-ranging construction matters.

Active on both the contentious and non-contentious side, the real estate team at Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm handles various real estate transactions and disputes, both sale and lease-related, as well as construction-related arbitration. Gábor Damjanovic leads the real estate practice, advising on commercial and residential real estate matters. Réka Bali is another key member of the team.

The real estate team at KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm has significantly expanded its clientele, taking on new real estate developers. The practice advises clients on sales and acquisitions, as well as development and negotiation of lease agreements. Tamás Tasnádi co-leads the team, advising on construction mandates and real estate-related M&A transactions. With a particular focus on factory developments, Tasnádi's counterpart Boglárka Németh advises on a range of construction projects.

Following recent market trends, the real estate and construction team at Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda advises on a growing number of construction projects in the battery production and e-mobility sectors. The team advises national and international clients on their retail and office portfolios. Managing partner Balázs Karsai heads up the practice.

The negotiation and preparation of lease agreements are key focal points for the real estate team at Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland. The group advises clients across the automotive, hotel, retail and construction industries. Practice head Richárd Eördögh bolsters the team’s cross-border reach, bringing extensive experience in international real estate transactions to his role. With a balanced buyer and seller practice, Péter Sándor handles both transactions and relevant litigation. Ildikó Szegedi and Ágnes Szent-Ivány are also key members of the team.

With a balanced buyer and seller client base, Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office offers broad-spectrum advice across the real estate sector. Szabolcs Posta counts private equity investors and investment funds among his clients, and leads the real estate team alongside Iván Sefer, who typically advises on greenfield investments and real estate development projects. Dénes Csoba is active in real property deals.