Projects & Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Hungary
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Provided by Kinstellar
Energy & Natural Resources
Whether it’s in oil & gas, power or renewables,we have the energy-sector expertise to get your deal done.
The energy sector in Emerging Europe and CentralAsia is as diverse as it is strategic. Privatisations and the opening up ofenergy markets combined with large-scale energy infrastructure projects acrossthe region have driven many significant opportunities over the last decade andcontinue to do so.
Kinstellar's well-established practice has beeninvolved in many of the most significant energy deals across the region. Ourexperts deliver industry-specific knowledge to a diverse range of clientsincluding power plant operators, multinational energy holding companies, energytraders, project companies and consortia, lenders and governments. Ourextensive experience gives us a balanced perspective and enables us toanticipate problems and find constructive solutions.
We are engaged in a wide range of mandatesthroughout the region, typically including:
- private and public energy M&A
- energy project finance
- energy regulatory issues
- long- and short-term energy trading contracts
- major energy infrastructure developments, including large power plant projects
- CO2 trading-related issues, including CO2 management agreements
- renewable and alternative energy sources
Chambers Review
Kinstellar is distinguished in the market for its leading work on large-scale energy-related matters, including compliance with EU and domestic regulations, project financing, greenfield development projects and development projects in the renewables sphere. The team boasts an impressive roster of domestic and international clients, including those in the oil and gas, electricity, mining and renewable energy industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kinstellar has knowledgeable team members in all fields that we require. They are very responsive and service-minded."
"Kinstellar has knowledgeable team members in all fields that we require. They are very responsive and service-minded."
Notable Practitioners
Balázs Sepsey is distinguished for his energy practice, particularly in the development of solar power plants. He has a particular focus on EU energy regulations, as well as advising on matters before the Hungarian energy regulator.
"Balázs is very proactive and hard-working."
"He's really patient, wise and easy to work with."
Top-ranked lawyer Kristóf Ferenczi has noteworthy expertise in greenfield investments and development projects, acting for both banks and oil and gas producers. He also stands out for handling energy regulatory matters and EPC contracts.
"Kristóf is one of the best in energy law."
"He is a very experienced lawyer with excellent communication skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kinstellar
Hungary
Members
Provided by Kinstellar
Edina Zrónik
Head of Department
László Bujáki
Péter Gullai