Gábor Czike

Practice Areas

Gábor is a partner of CMS Budapest and head of the Real Estate & Construction Group.

Gábor has more than 20 years’ experience in advising many of the major market players on a full range of legal issues, including property acquisitions, developments, constructions and leasing involving retail, office, warehouse and residential properties. He also has extensive experience in all property related legal issues including stamp duty, environmental protection, planning and construction matters, as well as issues affecting the hotel & leisure sector.

Due to his active involvement in the property market, RICS, the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property and construction, invited him to become a member as the first Hungarian lawyer amongst RICS members.

Besides of this he has substantial experience in the field of environmental law and ESG as well and advises clients on all matters related to these specific areas.

Gábor is recommended by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners in Real Estate. One client says that "He's a very good negotiator." (Chambers Europe 2023).

Professional Memberships

- Member, FRICS, RICS

- Member, Budapest Bar Association

Publications

- Changes in the retail sector (article in Hungarian) – Napi Gazdaság

- Once upon a store (article in Hungarian) – Napi Gazdaság

- The impact of closed Sundays on lease contracts (article in Hungarian) – Napi Gazdaság

Languages Spoken

Hungarian

English

Education