Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Hungary
Band 2
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Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
LKT has a leading Corporate/M&A practice, primarily advising a multinational client base on the issues they face, whether as newcomers to the Hungarian market, in relation to ongoing business or in relation to exits.
LKT advises clients on complex M&A and cross-border transactions, disposals, demergers, restructurings. In addition to transaction focused work, LKT provides general commercial and advisory work. LKT's enterprise-wide approach to corporate governance and corporate risk management helps boards to navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape including competition & antitrust, tax, employment, data security, sectoral regulatory and compliance and investment risk management.
LKT's M&A group is supported by and works closely with other groups of the office (including Finance, Capital Markets, Litigation, Tax, Pensions, Employment, Real Estate, GDPR and Data Protection practices) in accordance with LKT's integrated one stop shop service approach.
Chambers Review
Lakatos, Köves & Partners is a well-reputed team mainly advising foreign investors and private equity houses on the acquisition and disposal of Hungarian assets, including via auction processes. The law firm also assists international clients with the establishment of new branches in Hungary and with market exits. The team acts on joint venture agreements, foreign direct investment regulations and corporate restructuring mandates. It is particularly popular with clients from the food and beverage sector.
Work Highlights
- Lakatos, Köves & Partners advised Vodafone on the sale of Vodafone Hungary to AiG Nyrt and Corvinus for EUR1.7 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their advice is always on time and has sufficient detail."
"The team's expert and timely advice was crucial to successfully completing the transaction."
"Their advice is always on time and has sufficient detail."
"The team's expert and timely advice was crucial to successfully completing the transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Lock is a co-founder of the firm with a strong reputation in the Hungarian M&A market. He has notable experience assisting with transactions in a variety of sectors. He is UK-qualified.
"Richard Lock is very knowledgeable and approachable."
Ádám Máttyus has a broad practice, assisting clients with acquisitions, joint venture agreements and divestments. He also advises on regulations concerning foreign direct investments and assists international clients with the establishment of branches in Hungary. He has experience representing investment funds, as well as clients from the technology and energy sectors.
"Ádam Máttuus is very knowledgeable and commercially minded."
"He gave beneficial solutions to the client."
Department head Iván Sólyom climbs a tier up due to strong market support. He represents many blue-chip clients in cross-border acquisitions and sales, including via auction processes.
"Iván Sólyom is very reliable."
"He provided pragmatic advice and was highly responsive."
Pál Rahóty has experience assisting clients with acquisitions and sales.
Ranked Lawyers at
Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Hungary
Members
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Alekszej Dubalár
Balázs Fazakas
Botond Horváth
Csilla Bertha
Eszter Ritter
György Tóth
Head of Department
Judit Molnár
Kornél Dirner
Nóra Szigeti
Soma Schóber
Sára Darnót
Viktória Szilágyi
Zsolt Gyebrovszki
Éva Bognár
Industries
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Automotive
Energy
FMCG
Financial services
GDPR and data protection
Life sciences
Renewables
Telecommunication, media & technology
Transportation and logistics