Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Hungary
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CMS hosts an outstanding disputes team with experience assisting major companies with international and domestic cases. The team handles the full range of disputes, representing clients in civil and criminal litigation. The practice is additionally recognised for its expertise in international arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards. It advises clients from a wide range of industries and is notably active in the banking, telecommunications and aviation sectors. Renowned for its handling of construction litigation, CMS also advises on disputes relating to public procurement.
Work Highlights
- CMS represented Alkaloida Research & Development in a dispute with Chongqing Nansong Chemi-Tech involving cybercrime allegations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has a particularly agile and effective dispute resolution team."
"CMS provides very good insight into local and global matters."
"They focus on both legal and business aspects. They are very flexible and always provide complex solutions."
"CMS has a particularly agile and effective dispute resolution team."
"CMS provides very good insight into local and global matters."
"They focus on both legal and business aspects. They are very flexible and always provide complex solutions."
Notable Practitioners
CMS's global head of dispute resolution, Zsolt Okányi demonstrates strong expertise in both litigation and arbitration in the pharmaceutical and construction sectors. He is also well versed in complex banking and contractual disputes, as well as representing clients in criminal proceedings. He also acts as an arbitrator.
"He has deep knowledge of the procedural process and an excellent way of speaking in court."
"He organises the work effectively and always looks for solutions for the client."
"Zsolt Okányi has an excellent focus on client expectations. He is diligent not only in legal but also in economic advice."
Péter Bibók from CMS enters the rankings this year as a result of strong market support. He assists clients with a variety of litigation cases.
"Péter Bibok always focuses on long-term solutions for clients. It is very easy to reach him."