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Our Real Estate team in Budapest has a deep and wide-ranging understanding of the fundamentals of property law and the real estate market, and plays a significant part in advancing ideas and practice throughout the industry. Our representation of a broad spectrum of clients including investors, lenders, developers, retailers, hoteliers, contractors, the government or joint ventures between the public and private sectors, provides you with a breadth and depth of industry expertise that can be utilized to handle any type of real estate matter.
We apply our extensive experience to issues as wide ranging as the reform of planning and zoning policy, the application of environmental initiatives to existing buildings and future developments (including the allocation of incentives and responsibilities between owners and occupiers), the delivery of infrastructure, regeneration and cost savings through public-private partnerships, and the tax efficient structuring of investment vehicles. In a challenging market, our extensive knowledge of the wider real estate industry supports strategy and tactics in the face of insolvency and debt restructuring.
Our team works closely with colleagues who focus on other areas such as M&A, corporate, employment, litigation, finance and public procurement.
Chambers Review
Dentons has a highly esteemed real estate offering in Hungary, advising both domestic and multinational investors on the sale and acquisition of real estate assets. Clients benefit from the firm's broad network of offices during multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm often assists with matters involving office, residential and logistics assets. The team additionally represents clients in every stage of real estate development projects, including working with the firm's well-regarded banking department on financing aspects. The lawyers are also well equipped to handle lease agreements.
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"The Dentons team have a deep and comprehensive understanding of real estate law. The advice they provide is very reliable."
"The team is very accurate and fast in providing their responses, whilst managing to adjust the strategy to local laws."
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"The Dentons team have a deep and comprehensive understanding of real estate law. The advice they provide is very reliable."
"The team is very accurate and fast in providing their responses, whilst managing to adjust the strategy to local laws."
Notable Practitioners
Maintaining her position at the forefront of the Hungarian real estate market, Judit Kővári advises clients on the sale and acquisition of landmark office buildings. She also assists international clients with planning and permitting issues as part of real estate development projects.
"Judit Kővári provides exceptional support during negotiations and has a great ability to understand the intentions of her clients."
"Judit is a great lawyer. She is very precise but also knows how to keep negotiations on a good track."
Marcell Szőnyi advises domestic and foreign investors on office, retail and greenfield transactions.
"Marcell Szőnyi is an excellent lawyer who can always provide great legal advice and adjust to the commercial needs of the client."
"Marcell is the guarantee for quality work and he is the primary reason why our firm chooses Dentons. He is very thorough, great at assessing risks and always heading towards solutions."
Rita Várnagy is a new addition to the rankings this year. She assists clients with transactional real estate matters, including portfolio sales and acquisitions. She also advises on commercial development projects.
"We have been working with Rita for many years and are very satisfied with her concise and reliable advice."
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Anna Gerendás
Eszter Patyi
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Rita Várnagy
Zsófia Lascsik
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