Powered by the May 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman remains a port of call for corporates in such sectors as energy and entertainment and domestic and multinational financial institutions (including The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, UniCredit and Deutsche Bank) involved in complex, high-value, cross-border structured finance and capital markets transactions. The practice is headed by managing partner Miklós Kádár, who brings expertise to project finance, margin lending and leveraged finance matters; Károly Fóti, a specialist in real estate and solar power projects; Norbert Hete, who handles regulatory compliance matters, in addition to straight debt, covered bond and equity capital market mandates. Other key figures include András Bajzik and Zsuzsanna Gordos, who assists clients with EMTN and GMTN programmes.

The team at Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda continues to be a leader, bringing expertise to advising regional and global financial institutions (including BNP Paribas, Raiffeisen Bank, UniCredit, J.P. Morgan and Bank of China), on high-value, cross-border banking and finance transactions, in addition to complex financial regulatory matters and capital market transactions. Bolstered by the transfer to Kinstellar (in April 2024) of the German firm Noerr’s offices in Bratislava, Bucharest and Prague, as part of a non-exclusive arrangement, the team is headed by Levente Hegedüs, an expert in EMTN and covered bond programmes, bond and share issues and IPOs. Other figures of note include Csilla Andrékó, who displays expertise in capital markets; Dalma Ördögh, who handles trade finance, syndicated lending and secured lending; Zsuzsa Andrékó, who brings strength to real estate transactions; and Máté Nagy, who specialises in assisting domestic and international lenders and borrowers with a full range of debt matters.

The powerhouse banking and finance practice at CMS remains a market leader, harnessing the bench strength of a global network of 80 offices in 45 countries to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions (UniCredit, Raiffeisen, Bank of China), on wide range of matters across the practice space. They range from complex, high-value acquisition and project financings (including energy and real estate projects) and regulatory compliance to restructurings and insolvencies, portfolio transfers, private equity mandates and capital markets matters. The team is headed by Erika Papp, an expert in capital markets and derivatives, investments, bank transformations and acquisition finance. Other key figures include Eszter Török, a specialist in portfolio transfer transactions; Sándor Kovács, an experienced advisor on regulatory matters; and Árpád Lantos and Dorottya Varga-Giesz. Former Dentons country manager Gábor Király rejoined the practice in September 2024.

Dentons remains a key port of call in the marketplace, pairing the bench strength of its global network (over 160 locations in over 80 countries worldwide) with the expertise of its team to advise local and international banks (including UniCredit, Deutsche Bank), funds, insurance companies and corporates in such sectors as real estate, automobiles, oil and gas, e-commerce and aviation, on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The group's full offering covers real estate, project and acquisition finance, regulatory compliance, insolvency, derivatives and capital markets. The practice is headed by Edina Schweizer, who arrived in June 2024 from Noerr, and who applies over two decades of experience to transactional and capital markets matters. Another key figure is Gabriella Pataki, who specialises in restructurings and insolvencies.

Backed by a network of over 40 locations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions (including UniCredit Group, Raiffeisen, National Bank of Hungary) on a diverse spectrum of banking and capital markets matters, ranging from high-value project finance (in energy and real estate) and restructurings to regulatory compliance, bond issuances and contentious finance matters. The practice is led by head of finance and real estate Gábor Borbély, who specialises in asset and acquisition financing and syndicated loans; seasoned arbitrator András Nemescsói, who handles complex regulatory matters, and who co-heads the capital markets group with Gábor Molnár, who advises on such ECM transactions as IPOs and takeovers. Other key figures include Attila Sári, who manages project financings, debt restructurings and the sales of loan portfolios; Jenő Kimmel, who focuses on international credit institutions; and György Boros, András Orbán and Balázs Szalbot.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Lakatos, Köves and Partners continues to be a force in the marketplace, leveraging the experience of its team to advise major international financial institutions (Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup) involved in complex, high-value multi-jurisdictional transactions and regulatory compliance. The practice is jointly led by transactional expert Szabolcs Mestyan, who brings expertise to acquisition finance, securitisation, derivatives and structured finance and asset management and non-performing loan (NPL) transactions; and John Fenemore, a specialist in real estate finance, margin lending and asset finance. Other key names include Balázs Rokob, who displays strength in regulatory matters; Ágnes Ábrahám, who handles cross-border finance and debt capital markets transactions; Gergely Kántor, who manages mandates involving complex banking operations; and Nóra Kertai. Veronika Bakonyi joined the firm from Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office in April 2024.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda remains a leader in the practice area, assisting Hungarian and multinational financial institutions and businesses in such areas as TMT and energy with high-value, complex project, structured and syndicated financing, refinancing, regulatory compliance and data protection matters. The group is headed by Csongor Tompa, an expert in project finance and syndicated lending transactions. Other key figures include Konrád Siegler, who draws on over three decades handling major financings and regulatory mandates; Gábor Zoltán Szabó, who manages public offerings, private placements, privatisations and bond programmes; Áron Tóth, a specialist in restructurings and collateral enforcements; and Tamás Simon, who counsels on refinancing and debt restructuring.

With locations spanning the CEE and SEE regions, the banking and finance team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda remains a force in the marketplace, advising insurers and domestic and multinational financial institutions (including Raiffeisen Bank International and BNP Paribas) and corporates across such sectors as energy, transport, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, on matters ranging from project finance, commercial lending and private equity finance to credit-linked notes, securitisation and takeovers. The practice is led by two experienced partners: Melinda Pelikán, who brings expertise to financing construction and infrastructure projects, and Gergely Szalóki, who, in addition to M&A finance and capital markets matters, provides extensive financial regulatory advice. Another name to note is László Lovas, who regularly assists credit institutions, public and private companies and investment fund managers.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm channels the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions (Bank of China, National Bank of Hungary) and corporates across the real estate, automotive, healthcare and energy sectors, on high-value, cross-border regulatory projects and financing transactions. The practice's full offering covers restructurings and compliance, AML, capital markets and project and acquisition finance matters. The team is headed by capital markets expert Linda Al Sallami, who brings expertise to greenfield and renewable energy projects and real estate financing. Other key figures include Péter Göndöcz, who advises private equity houses, venture capital and multinationals on investment management; Sára Rideg, who manages complex energy regulatory matters; Anett Csiszár, a specialist in AML; and Zoltán Zagyva, who handles financing and capital markets transactions.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office advises domestic and international financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and real estate, on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice's full offering covers acquisition finance, refinancing, licensing, regulatory compliance, fintech matters, securitisation and finance litigation and arbitration. The practice is jointly led by experienced banking and finance litigator Péter Gárdos; capital markets and securities expert Erika Tomori; Dániel Szabó, a specialist in the licensing of banking and capital market participants; and Beatrix Berkes, who manages matters related to compliance, licensing and the establishment of investment firms. Key support on capital markets files is provided by Zsófia Biró. Veronika Bakonyi departed the firm in April 2024.

Powered by the bench strength of the Baker McKenzie global network (74 offices across 45 countries), the banking, finance and capital markets team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law advises domestic and multinational financial institutions on high-value, cross-border acquisition finance and refinancings. In addition, the practice brings expertise to such matters as project finance, cross-border leveraged finance, restructuring and regulatory compliance. The team is headed by József Vági, who manages financing transactions at every stage, from origination and negotiation to documentation and closing. The group is supported by Andrea Weinraub, who handles complex deal structuring and due diligence processes.

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Kapolyi Law Firm brings expertise to assisting investment and brokerage firms, pension and investment funds, asset managers, venture capital funds and credit and financial institutions involved in high-value, cross-border financings. Displaying a command of such sectors as IT, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and real estate, the practice's full offering covers matters ranging from the establishment and licensing of clients' banking and payment services, acquisition and takeover finance and the drafting of internal regulations and bylaws to restructurings, due diligence and related tax elements. The department is led by BBalázs Ferenczy, who brings over 30 years' experience, and Viktor Krezinger, who heads up the capital markets team, specialising in private placements, SPOs and IPOs. Other key figures include Ádám Menyhárt, whose practice focuses on assisting investment fund managers and investment service providers, and Zsófia Somlóvári, who is experienced in litigation in insolvency proceedings.

Displaying expertise across such sectors as energy, retail and real estate, the banking and finance team at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP specialises in advising multinational financial institutions and corporates on acquisition finance, refinancings, secured and unsecured lending, bilateral and syndicated loans, senior and mezzanine loans, subordinated debt and insolvency matters. The practice is led by international banking finance specialist Sándor Békési. Gábor Kószó provides key transactional support, assisting both borrowers and lenders.

Bolstered by the February 2024 arrival of new practice head Gabor Pazsitka, a specialist in banking and financial services regulatory and capital markets matters, Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda brings strength to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions on matters ranging from acquisition and project finance, financial regulatory matters and syndicated, club and bilateral lending to receivables financing, refinancing, debt restructuring and non-performing (NPL) loan transactions. In addition, the team assists clients in the fintech and crypto spaces. Bálint Bodó provides key transactional support. Gergely Szalóki departed the firm in April 2024.

The banking and finance and capital markets group at Szecskay Attorneys at Law marshals the expertise of its team to assist insurers and domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as engineering, manufacturing, e-commerce and software, on a diverse spectrum of matters. The practice's comprehensive service covers advice on syndicated loans, complex restructuring, regulatory compliance, banking and finance litigation and project, real estate, acquisition and corporate finance. The team is headed by multi-jurisdictional finance expert Katalin Szecskay; Judit Budai, a specialist in both banking transactional and regulatory work. Other key figures include János Vajda, who brings strength to banking dispute resolution; Bence Molnár, who is experienced in capital markets transactions; Judit Szórádi, an officer of the Securities Law Committee of the IBA, who draws on an in-house background; and Gergely Benyó, whose practice focuses on regulatory matters and restructuring.

Specialists in real estate and energy transactions, the banking, finance and capital markets team at Erdos • Partners advises domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates on project finance, green financing and banking regulatory compliance and debt and equity capital markets matters. The team is jointly led by Luca Bokor, who brings expertise to renewable energy financing and refinancing projects, and firm managing partner Gabor Erdős, who brings expertise to capital markets transactions, including IPOs, private placements and tap issuances of regular and green bonds. Key support is provided by Mátyás Környei on regulatory matters. Zita Albert joined the practice in May 2024 from Cerha Hempel.

The banking and finance group at Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm advises a robust client base of global financial institutions on multi-jurisdictional financial transactions and licensing and regulatory matters. The practice is led by Ferenc Lénárt, a specialist in banking and securities law, money laundering prevention and compliance matters. Another key name is managing partner Zoltán Forgó, who brings extensive cross-border deal structuring and capital markets arbitration experience.

Jalsovszky channels the experience of its banking, finance and capital markets team, advising domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates involved in a wide range of cross-border financings across such sectors as media, transport and food and beverages, displaying particular strength in energy transactions. The practice's full offering covers matters ranging from general banking activities, project and acquisition finance to financial regulatory compliance and refinancings and restructurings. The team is led by Ádám Boross, who brings expertise to green energy projects and syndicated transactions. Other key figures include Zsibrita Boglárka, a specialist in acquisition and project finance, and Roxana Martinas.

KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm harnesses the experience of its banking and finance team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as food, automotive and retail, on matters ranging from bank market entry, restructurings and complex, cross-border refinancing projects to insolvencies and regulatory compliance matters. The practice is headed by Gergő Szalai-Bordás, a financial regulatory specialist. Key support is provided by Tamás Varga, who brings strength to the restructuring of financial institutions.

The banking and finance and capital markets practice at Moore Legal Kovács brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions, on matters ranging from the preparation and negotiation of acquisition finance and investment agreements and multi-jurisdictional credit facility agreements to collateral structure capital market activities and the setup of licensed entities. The team is led by Márton Kovács, a specialist in real estate and M&A-related matters, in addition to capital markets. Key support is provided by Bálint Juhász, who displays strength assisting investment service providers and issuers in private and public security offerings.

The banking and finance team at Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda channels the expertise of its team to assist multinational banks on regulatory compliance, credit facilities and collateral agreements, in addition to matters related to M&A and real estate projects. The firm also collaborates with major international law firms on local banking and finance matters. The group is led by György Kiszely, a specialist in such regulatory areas as AML, consumer protection and conduct of business compliance. Other key figures include seasoned banking litigator Balázs Karsai; Zóra Lehoczki, who draws on experience in financial arbitration; and Mónika Vrancsik, whose skill set covers data protection and insolvency.

Specialists in energy and real estate finance, the team at Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda brings strength to advising domestic and multinational financial institutions (including UniCredit, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and Citibank) and corporates on complex, cross-border transactions. The group’s full offering extends to high-value acquisition financings and financial regulatory mandates related to insurance, payment services and capital market issues. The team is led by Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand, who draws on over 20 years’ experience in handling project, energy and trade financing matters. Also of note is Gergely Szécsényi, who displays expertise in financial regulatory matters.

The banking and finance team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys brings strength to advising commercial and stated-owned banks and non-bank financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as energy, real estate, logistics and construction involved in matters ranging from bilateral and syndicated lending, secured loans and assets-based loans to acquisition and project finance, insolvencies and regulatory compliance. The practice is led by capital markets expert Péter Vincze, who draws on over 20 years of experience in the practice area. Other key figures include Zoltán Módos, who provides expertise in project, syndicated and private equity finance; Levente Kálmán, a specialist in real estate matters; seasoned regulatory advisor Tamás Kárpáthegyi; and Erik Landgraf, who utilises banking in-house experience.

The experienced banking and finance group at Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office employs a multi-disciplinary approach, advising domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporates across such sectors as tech, hospitality, construction and real estate, on complex domestic and cross-border financings. The practice is headed by Iván Sefer, who brings expertise to project, acquisition and corporate finance, and capital markets matters. Key support is provided by qualified tax advisor Walid Frőlich and Péter Csonga, both of whom boast a robust financial regulatory practice.