Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Hungary
Band 3
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The firm has a broad competition law practice covering merger clearance mandates, state aid questions and the competition compliance aspects of commercial agreements. The law firm is active in behavioural matters, representing clients in investigations into allegations of unfair commercial practices and cartel involvement. It also advises clients on high-profile damages actions. The team often works with its broader network to handle matters before the European Commission as well as before the Hungarian Competition Authority. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm defended Scania before the Hungarian courts in damages actions following the European Commission's decision in its trucks cartel investigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has good expertise, the capability to explain complex matters in a clear manner and act quickly. It keeps us updated and up to speed and knows when to ask us and when to proceed by itself."
"We receive immediate assistance on the highest level."
"The team is very skilled in handling complex matters, and guiding the client through the maze."
"The team was quick, accurate and the answers were useful."
"The lawyers had a cooperative and open-minded attitude."
"The team has good expertise, the capability to explain complex matters in a clear manner and act quickly. It keeps us updated and up to speed and knows when to ask us and when to proceed by itself."
"We receive immediate assistance on the highest level."
"The team is very skilled in handling complex matters, and guiding the client through the maze."
"The team was quick, accurate and the answers were useful."
"The lawyers had a cooperative and open-minded attitude."
Notable Practitioners
Attila Kőmíves is particularly active in behavioural matters, representing clients in unfair commercial practices investigations and high-profile follow-on damages actions. He has further experience in merger control filings and state aid issues.
"Attila Kőmíves is a very pleasant person to work with."
"I really like the way he handles the facts; he is a really superb fact finder."
"Attila is brilliant lawyer."
"We appreciate his client-friendly and proactive approach and his accuracy."