Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Hungary
Band 2
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Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
With Balázs Fazakas, the successful and talented head of the enlarged and restructured litigation and dispute resolution group and two of Lakatos, Köves and Partners’ ("LKT") founding partners being renowned and formidable trial lawyers, LKT is uniquely positioned to advise on problematic issues and represent clients in domestic and cross-border litigation, international arbitration and investigations. LKT has represented clients before the main Hungarian and European courts, including the Constitutional Court of Hungary, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights and has considerable experience before international arbitration courts, such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Some of LKT's litigation lawyers are widely acknowledged arbitrators.
Chambers Review
Lakatos, Köves & Partners has an experienced team with broad commercial litigation and arbitration expertise, acting before both domestic courts and the ECtHR. The law firm advises on damages claims, and shareholder and competition disputes, as well as employment litigation. It boasts an extensive roster of clients from the technology, manufacturing, real estate and construction industries.
Strengths
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"Lakatos, Köves & Partners' team was not just answering a request but highlighting the options and navigating the right option."
"They were very thorough and well prepared."
"The team is creative."
"Lakatos, Köves & Partners' team was not just answering a request but highlighting the options and navigating the right option."
"They were very thorough and well prepared."
"The team is creative."
Notable Practitioners
Péter Kövesis praised by interviewees for his experience acting as an arbitrator. He frequently assists with administrative disputes, as well as shareholder litigation.
Balázs Fazakashas notable activity in disputes arising from the real estate, energy, FMCG and technology sectors. He represents clients in competition disputes and commercial litigation, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards.
"Mr Fazakas is very prepared for all court hearings."
"He provided good, understandable feedback and advice."
"He gets to the essence of things very quickly."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Hungary
Members
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Adrienn Mándoki
Head of Department
Balázs Vincze
Eszter Ritter
Sára Darnót
Zsolt Gyebrovszki
Industries
Provided by Lakatos, Köves & Partners
Banking & financial services
Commercial / FMCG
Construction
Corporate/M&A
Employment
Intellectual property
Life sciences / Healthcare
Real estate
Tax
Telecommunication, media & technology