With a particular focus on inbound investments, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda advises clients across Western Europe, the US and Asia. The group assists Hungarian clients with cross-border acquisitions, as well as advising on restructurings, joint ventures, spin-offs and public takeovers. The group’s expertise spans various industries, with a particular focus on deals within the energy, life sciences and real estate sectors. Gábor Gelencsér and Annamária Csenterics co-lead the team, with the latter bringing additional expertise in private equity matters to the group. As an English-qualified lawyer, Anthony O’Connor strengthens the practice’s international reach, advising corporate, private equity and venture capital investors across the CEE region. Ákos Nagy specialises in telecoms matters. Áron Barta and Kármen Csenge Koller were promoted to senior associate level in March 2023, rounding out the practice’s strong junior bench, which also includes associate Bianka Kovács.

The ‘professional and experienced‘ commercial, corporate and M&A team at CMS is active in high-profile transactions. The group has strong cross-border capabilities, advising national and international clients in various industries, from financial services to life sciences and manufacturing. With ‘good knowledge and professional experience’, Anikó Kircsi leads the team. The team fields many practitioners who bolster the group's international capabilities, including Zoltán Poronyi, who has over 21 years’ experience advising on transactions across the CEE region; Éva Talmácsi, a UK, US and Hungarian-qualified lawyer with experience in the TMT and energy sectors; Szilvia Kabács, a Hungarian and UK-qualified lawyer who brings over 20 years’ experience in various banking and finance matters; and Andreas Köhler, a Hungarian and German-qualified lawyer who leads on cross-border investments, divestments and restructurings. Szabina Marsi specialises in corporate law and Orsolya Pass advises on M&A and asset transactions, while Péter Tóth has a strong track record in the energy sector.

Characterised by its strong international reach, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Dentons represents regional and European clients, across the SEE region and at a global level. The group’s diverse client base spans various industries, including the TMT, energy and life sciences sectors. As an experienced M&A partner, Rob Irving was appointed co-head of the firm’s Europe corporate and M&A team in March 2022, and now leads the team alongside Anita Horváth, who advises on both domestic and cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. Following his recent promotion to senior associate, Sebastian Ishiguro continues to advise on cross-border transactions. János Csáki has a strong track record in the private equity space. Kamran Pirani was promoted to counsel in April 2023.

DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A team is made up of transactional specialists, and acts in close co-operation with an integrated tax practice and business advisory group. Practice head co-head András Posztl advises on national and international M&A transactions and private equity matters, with a particular focus on the energy and media sectors. Posztl leads the team alongside Gábor Molnár, who counts investors, owners and targets among his clients. The group’s expertise encompasses a wide range of industries: Blanka Börzsönyi advises on transactions across the IT, hospitality, health, pharmaceutical, TMT and agri-food sectors, while Gábor Spitz specialises in real estate-related M&A. Eszter Fodor strengthens the team’s international reach, as an English and Hungarian dual-qualified lawyer. Péter Szajlai specialises in multi-jurisdictional reorganisations, disposals and acquisitions. András Orbán is experienced in both public and private M&A, and Tamás Szkiba, who was promoted to senior associate in May 2023, advises on joint ventures, auction bidding processes and restructurings.

Providing a seamless service to both national and multinational clients, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law advises on the gamut of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The practice handles the full life cycle of transactions, from due diligence to acquisition financing, and noted a recent increase in private equity transactions. The group’s expertise spans various industries, and the financial services and TMT sectors have been recent growth areas. Ákos Fehérváry leads the team alongside Ines Radmilovic, who takes a lead role in integrations and split-off mandates. Ferenc Dávid advises on reorganisations and M&A in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, while Gréta Gali is praised by clients for her advice on corporate structuring and compliance. Dániel Orosz leads the firm’s energy practice, advising traditional and alternative energy clients on M&A, joint ventures and restructurings.

The ‘highly responsive and business-minded’ commercial, corporate and M&A team at Lakatos, Köves and Partners has recently noted an increase in mandates related to the automotive and life sciences industries, and the firm is now particularly focused on delivering greenfield projects within the automotive sector. The team’s multinational clientele includes new entrants to the Hungarian market, and the group’s advice ranges from general commercial matters to restructurings. Richard Lock, Iván Sólyom and Ádám Máttyus are the trio overseeing the work. Viktória Szilágyi focuses on the renewable energy and healthcare sectors, while Kornél Dirner has expertise in capital restructuring and Nóra Szigeti assists companies with dissolutions. Pál Rahóty has extensive experience advising on cross-border transactions and György Tóth handles related commercial litigation. In January 2024, Péter Berethalmi and Zsuzsanna Lukács joined from Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda.

A recent influx of new investment has seen the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda advising on an increasing number of transactions in the manufacturing and energy industries. The team supports clients throughout the full life cycle of transactions, including handling corporate litigation, and continues to expand its extensive client base. József Bulcsú Fenyvesi leads the team, counting venture capital funds and insurance companies among his clientele. Former practice head Mihály Barcza continues to advise financial institutions and saving funds, while Attila Terényi has over 25 years’ experience assisting clients active in the IT sector. Barna Fazekas and Zoltán Kolodzey advise on complex M&A deals and restructurings, while Gábor Kordoványi handles due diligence and the negotiation and drafting of documents. Ágnes Száz provides key investment regulation advice, founded on over 20 years’ experience in the sector. Lilla Sáry-Keresztes is another key name to note.

Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda offers assistance with the range of M&A transactions, as well as providing corporate advisory services. The firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A practice has seen a recent surge in mandates related to the automotive industry and also has unique expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Kinga Hetényi leads the team, bringing over 25 years’ experience advising multinational clients across various sectors to her role. Adrián Menczelesz is adept at preparing due diligence reports and transactional documents, while associate Noémi Suller specialises in corporate reorganisations. Zsófia Rideg and Áron Hegyi are also recommended.

Noted particularly for its expertise in the financial sector, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda advises local and foreign financial institutions and private equity firms. The practice operates on a multi-jurisdictional and cross-departmental level; the team draws on the firm's IP expertise to strengthen its position in technology-related M&A transactions and venture capital investments. Practice head Pál Szabó has almost 20 years’ experience in M&A transactions, including competitive auction bid processes and restructurings. Dániel Arányi, who made partner in May 2023, contributes to the team’s strength in the energy sector, assisting clients across the nuclear, oil and gas, and electricity fields. David Dederick specialises in international M&A. Barnabás Simon, who was promoted to senior associate in May 2023, has a diverse client base, including start-ups, multinationals and venture capital firms. In further team news, Dária Szabó was promoted to counsel in May 2023. Eszter Gál rounds out the roster of recommended practitioners.

The ‘excellent and experienced’ commercial, corporate and M&A team at A&O Shearman advises a growing list of conglomerates and financial institutions. Experienced in cross-border transactions, the group also regularly advises on the Hungarian aspects of international deals. Practice head Balázs Sahin-Tóth advises banks, corporate entities and managers of private equity and venture capital firms. Since his promotion to senior associate in October 2022, Daniel Racz has been involved in cross-border M&A and liquidations, as well as assisting companies with day-to-day corporate matters. Attila Kőmíves has expertise in regulatory matters, and is regularly called on to assist with the regulatory aspects of acquisitions.

Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm is a specialist M&A firm with a strong track record in private equity and venture capital transactions. The team continues to take on blue-chip clients across various industries; the practice’s sector focus spans the pharmaceuticals, TMT, energy, gaming and insurance sectors. Real estate transactions are another of the team’s key strengths, along with post-M&A disputes. Zoltán Forgó has over 28 years’ experience in M&A transactions and leads the team alongside Gábor Damjanovic, who brings ‘great experience and in-depth knowledge’ to the team. Zsófia Füzi advises on due diligence processes and the merger control aspects of transactions.

Continually expanding its international client base, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Noerr is highly valued for its strong cross-border capabilities. The team advises international clients on investments and joint ventures, and has a strong track record assisting new entrants to the Hungarian market. With a balanced sellers and bidders practice, Ákos Mátés-Lányi advises on cross-border M&A transactions and leads the team alongside Eszter Sieber-Fazakas, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, and whose practice focuses on various commercial matters. Tímea Molnár regularly represents clients in commercial law disputes before Hungarian courts, while Réka Zámbó offers advice on company establishment. At the senior associate level, Eszter Hegedűs is recommended.

A partner trio comprising Christopher Noblet, László Partos and Sándor Békési oversees the corporate, commercial and M&A offering at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP. As a dual-qualified lawyer in England and Wales, and Hungary, Noblet bolsters the team’s international practice, playing an active role in transactions across the CEE region and advising on cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures. Békési has experience in private equity transactions, and is also noted for his stellar real estate-related corporate practice; the team recently noted a concerted increase in corporate and M&A transactions in this sector. Gábor Kószó brings experience in financial regulation and business restructuring to the team.

With the addition of clients across the automotive and hotel industries, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law continues to expand its diverse roster. The team has a strong track record in the technology sector, advising both investors and start-ups. With 20 years’ experience in M&A transactions, practice co-head Orsolya Görgényi ‘not afraid to roll up her sleeves’, focusing on privatisation deals and inbound investments. Advising clients across the DACH region, Sándor Németh co-leads alongside Görgényi, bringing niche expertise in the life sciences space, as well as in wealth management and trusts, to the team. Adrienn Tar further bolsters the team’s international reach, taking a leading role in cross-border M&A transactions, while Judit Budai regularly advises start-ups on corporate structuring.

VJT & Partners specialises in M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. The commercial, corporate and M&A team handles domestic and cross-border transactions, from joint ventures to restructurings. ‘Charismatic and respected’ János Tamás Varga advises national and international private equity, venture capital and strategic investors across the technology, finance and HR services industries, and leads the team alongside ‘outstanding’ András Lovretity. Hoa Tünde Nguyen is adept at drafting transactional corporate documentation, while Eszter Vezse focuses on commercial matters.

Advising foreign investors across Hungary and the CEE and SEE regions, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda covers business establishment, equity and asset acquisitions, and joint ventures. The corporate practice provides a holistic offering, and also fields an integrated tax team. János Tóth leads the department, advising private equity and strategic investors on M&A deals. Following his promotion to senior associate in July 2022, Péter Ihász provides new entrants to the Hungarian market with commercial, regulatory and corporate advice, while Zoltán Bódog focuses on the real estate aspects of M&A transactions. Kinga Kajcsos‘ expertise spans the spectrum of corporate, M&A and commercial issues.

With a strong track record advising clients with business interests in Germany, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at bnt attorneys in CEE is active in multijurisdictional transactions, with a growing area of area of focus being distressed M&A deals. Practice head Jan Burmeister is ‘knowledgeable, thorough, accurate and helpful'. As well as expertise in greenfield and brownfield projects, Richárd Bódis has extensive experience in insolvency law and Gábor Jánoshalmi advises on restructurings. With expertise in the renewable energy sector, Bertalan Molnár focuses on project acquisitions, while Laura Kovacs advises on both domestic and cross-border M&A.

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners is active in cross-border acquisitions and the firm’s German desk further enhances its international capabilities. Andrea Presser leads the group; her extensive experience in the energy sector sees the department regularly advising on renewable energy projects, particularly solar power plants. András Kauten handles much of the due diligence work, as well as participating in contract drafting and closing processes. Since publication, Zita Albert left the firm.

Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm’s holistic approach sees the commercial, corporate and M&A team, led by Péter Göndöcz, handle the entire life cycle of transactions across the manufacturing, digital technologies, and software and engineering sectors. Ákos Szauter counts national and international strategic investors, private equity and venture capital funds among his core clients. The practice’s strong team of managing associates includes Albert Fábián and Szabolcs Séllyei, who specialise in M&A transactions, and Márk Chiovini, who brings expertise in joint ventures and due diligence to the group. Máté Fekete focuses his practice on investments and commercial matters.

Advising investment service providers and private equity funds, the corporate and M&A team at Jalsovszky focuses on transactions related to the IT, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Practice head Ágnes Bejó, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, advises on a range of M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions, as well as assisting venture capital funds with investments. Levente Bihari is noted for particular expertise in the energy sector. Gábor Kerekes offers clients further support, advising on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters. Dóra Ágnes Nagy is another active member of the team.

Kapolyi Law Firm‘s commercial, corporate and M&A team regularly assists with the establishment of both Hungarian and international SMEs and large enterprises. The practice handles transactions, including takeovers, restructurings, investments and divestments, from the due diligence stage to conclusion. PE and RE investment funds make up some of the group’s key clients, and the team has been particularly active in the office and leisure sectors. With a balanced seller and purchaser practice, practice head Gábor Horváth advises on both sides of acquisitions, while Vivien Szekeres-Benczik advises on bank formations. József Kapolyi is another active member of the team.

The corporate and M&A team at KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm advises a growing list of financial institutions and investors on acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Four experts jointly lead the team: Bálint Tóásó, Gergő Szalai-Bordás, Boglárka Németh and Petra Földesi. Földesi, who was promoted to co-head of the practice in April 2023, assists with a range of M&A transactions and corporate law issues, including due diligence processes. Tóásó brings regulatory and compliance expertise to the leadership quartet, while Szalai-Bordás focuses on the banking and regulatory space, advising credit institutions and financial enterprises.

Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda provides the full spectrum of commercial, corporate and M&A advice, supporting its diverse clientele from due diligence and structuring to closing of transactions. Practice head Ildikó Varga is experienced in cross-border transactions and regularly advises multinational companies on their inbound investments or acquisitions in Hungary. Balázs Karsai advises commercial banks, as well as agricultural and pharmaceutical companies.

Agriculture, pharmaceuticals and renewables are key industries for the corporate and M&A team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys. With a balanced seller and buyer practice, László András Kelemen leads the team. Péter Vincze takes a lead role in energy-related transactions and is active in the foundation of financial and investment service providers, while Balázs Dominek advises on the establishment of Hungarian companies and business centres. Gábor Hugai specialises in corporate governance and Éva Balsay has experience in cross-border mergers. Eszter Rupnik and Gergely Gundel-Takács were both promoted to partner in 2023.

From the establishment of companies and joint ventures to restructurings and buy-outs, the team at Taylor Wessing Hungary supports clients across Europe throughout the life cycle of commercial, corporate and M&A mandates. Practice head Torsten Braner boasts a wealth of experience in corporate governance and regulation, making him well positioned to advise international entrants to the Hungarian market. Gábor Kőhidai has particular expertise in the real estate industry, while Gábor Helembai has specialist knowledge of the gaming and technology sectors. Petra Knall has a strong track record in multijurisdictional transactions, including cross-border mergers.

CLV Partners - Csabai & Partners Law Firm advises multinational clients on a range of cross-border corporate matters. The commercial, corporate and M&A team’s expertise spans the technology, manufacturing, FMCG and HR industries. Practice head Anna Katalin Papp brings extensive experience in cross-border transactions to the group, and advises international companies operating in Hungary. Zita Varga joined the team from Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm in April 2023.

The commercial, corporate and M&A practice at Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office advises a diverse clientele across the venture capital, private equity, banking, capital markets and insurance fields. Richard Mosonyi and Dániel Szabó co-lead the team. Szabó has a particular focus on the fintech sector, while Beatrix Berkes’ client base consists of Hungarian investment firms. Lili Keszler specialises in corporate law and M&A, and is involved in the due diligence and preparation of transactions.

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at KCG Partners Law Firm advises on a range of mandates, including corporate and tax restructurings. Given its cross-border capabilities, the practice is regularly involved with acquisitions of multinational companies. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta has over 20 years’ experience in M&A, restructurings and investment transactions, and leads the team alongside Gabriella Gálik, a certified tax advisor. Rita Párkányi advises on the establishment of private companies and debt recovery procedures. Krisztián Királyvölgyi is another active member of the team.

Six partners lead the corporate and M&A team at Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal: Zoltán Várszegi, Tibor Szabó, Dóra Horváth, Dániel Kelemen, Eszter Gally and Péter Zalai. Várszegi focuses on the energy, mining and telecoms sectors and, along with Horváth and Dalma Dudás, advises on the establishment of Hungarian subsidiaries of multinational companies. Kelemen has an established buyer and seller practice, advising on cross-border M&A. Szabó is regularly involved in due diligence processes, along with Gally and János Faragó.

Focusing on the manufacturing and automotive industries, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland advises on the establishment of operations and subsidiaries in Hungary, restructurings and joint ventures. Ágnes Szent-Ivány, Ildikó Szegedi and Péter Sándor head up the team, with Szent-Ivány taking a lead role on major M&A transactions. Szegedi focuses on the food and retail sectors, while Sándor strengthens the team’s international reach, advising on cross-border mergers. Anikó Majtényi leads the firm’s corporate secretarial unit.

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office works in tandem with the firm’s tax, financial advisory and audit groups. Dénes Csoba advises on transfers and structurings across the healthcare, telecoms and energy sectors, and leads the team alongside Péter Csonga, who focuses on the construction, transportation and life sciences industries. Iván Sefer brings extensive experience in domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, divestments, restructurings and portfolio transfers, to the group.