CMS’ employment team offers comprehensive day-to-day HR support and is adept at navigating complex employment litigation, including unfair dismissals, overtime claims, discrimination and damages. With significant expertise in internal audits, investigations and negotiations with employee representatives, the team handles works council elections, redundancy cases and HR aspects of corporate restructuring, including M&A transactions and TUPE transfers.  It is also recognised for its guidance on immigration, GDPR compliance and related employment projects, collaborating closely with the firm’s tax and IP teams for full-service client support. Led by Andreas Köhler, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in the CEE region, the team excels in cross-border transactions, high-profile disputes and transformative employment matters for international clients.

DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm’s employment team provides tailored advice on day-to-day employment matters and supports other practice groups on employment law aspects of acquisitions and corporate restructurings. The team is noted for its expertise in whistleblowing, assisting local and multinational clients with establishing and operating reporting channels, as well as its focused advisory on anti-harassment issues. They work with a diverse client base, from large multinational corporations to medium-sized businesses, and handle employment matters in complex, cross-border transactions. Helga Fehér, the team’s head, brings extensive experience in employment law, commercial contracts and high-stakes litigation across various industries, including aviation, manufacturing, retail and life sciences. Sára Tenke excels in employment and civil litigation, while Réka Reisz contributes with employment litigation expertise and anti-harassment training and investigations.

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law’s expertise spans restructuring and redundancies, collective employment, workforce redesign, data privacy and compensation and benefits. Renowned for its strength in compliance, internal investigations and litigation, the group offers end-to-end support, from initial assessments to court representation. The practice is particularly adept in industrial relations, especially within the automotive, IT, energy and pharmaceutical sectors, and is at the forefront of advising on emerging challenges such as the integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Team head Ákos Fehérváry leads strategic workforce initiatives, guiding multinational corporations through business transfers, restructurings and sensitive employment issues, with significant M&A expertise. Nóra Óváry-Papp advises on employment establishment, executive terminations and mass redundancies, while Ferenc Dávid specialises in the employment aspects of large-scale M&A and corporate reorganisations.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners advises clients across diverse sectors, including telecom, tech, FMCG, logistics, financial services and automotive. Its expertise spans employment frameworks, data protection and privacy, restructuring, employee relations, litigation, collective matters, M&A and employee benefits and pensions. Led by Éva Bognár, a recognised advisor on the full spectrum of employment matters, the team is noted for handling restructuring schemes, redundancy programs, SE transformations, works council negotiations, outsourcing and complex senior management contracts. She also represents clients in employment disputes and litigation. Katalin Losonci offers dual expertise in real estate and employment law, specialising in management contracts, restructurings and redundancy programs. Petra Rózsahegyi advises on employment frameworks, redundancy schemes and senior executive matters, providing strategic support across complex employment challenges.

Szecskay Attorneys at Law’s employment team is well-regarded for its expertise in a broad range of employment law matters, including the establishment and termination of employment relationships, whistleblowing systems, TUPE issues and data protection law. The team is noted for its ability to provide comprehensive support across both contentious and advisory employment matters. Led by Zoltan Balazs Kovacs, the team provides strategic guidance on complex employment issues, with particular expertise in data protection-related aspects. Katalin Grósz focuses on employment litigation, handling breaches of contracts, damages claims and other employment disputes. Judit Szórádi advises both local and international companies on a variety of employment agreements, day-to-day HR matters and employment-related aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings, including cross-border issues.

VJT & Partners specialises in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising local and multinational employers as well as executive employees for over a decade. Expertise includes employment litigation, representation before the Supreme Court, TUPE matters, employment agreements and terminations, employer policies, internal investigations and disciplinary measures. Co-head Zoltán Csernus, a noted employment expert, brings nearly 20 years of experience to the practice. Fellow co-head András Lovretity combines M&A expertise with strategic employment advice. János Tamás Varga, a leading figure with over 24 years of experience, handles complex employment matters domestically and internationally, offering guidance across the sector.

Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda’s stand-alone and growing employment practice offers full-service support on both day-to-day and complex employment matters. The team has recently been active with international clients in the automotive and industrial sectors, advising on executive contracts, disputes, terminations, collective redundancies, sensitive investigations, compliance, labour relations and restructuring, including TUPE transfers. Led by Dániel Péter, the team provides strategic advice on terminations, corporate acquisitions, trade unions and compliance. Ákos Nagy specialises in compliance, restructuring and senior management contracts, with expertise in outsourcing. Szilágyi Szabolcs focuses on employment documentation, terminations and corporate acquisitions, offering practical and strategic solutions across diverse employment law challenges.

Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm has extensive experience handling complex employment assignments, spanning contentious, non-contentious, regulatory and transactional matters. Regularly advising both international and domestic clients, the team supports multinational corporations, foreign investors, start-ups and senior executives. Led by Gábor Damjanovic, who brings over two decades of experience, the team is a trusted advisor to multinational clients and foreign investors, particularly in addressing challenges involving local management in Hungary. Ákos Balázs, with over 15 years of expertise, specialises in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and is a leading expert in business immigration.

KCG Partners Law Firm's employment practice has seen consistent growth, expanding its client base to include more public sector entities and handling an increasing number of cross-border mobility mandates. The team is adept at advising companies relocating businesses and employees to Hungary, offering a comprehensive ‘one-stop’ legal service across immigration, employment, corporate and taxation matters. Known for its expertise in ESOPs, high-stakes litigation, tax and employee share schemes, the firm also advises on HR concerns related to AI. Co-heads Levente Csengery, with over 20 years of experience, specialises in ESOPs, while Rita Párkányi focuses on data protection in employment. Eszter Ila-Horváth leads the international mobility practice, managing complex cross-border mandates with integrated legal solutions.

Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda’s dedicated employment practice serves as a one-stop shop for all employment and collective employment law matters, with expertise spanning transactional employment law and individual representation. Renowned for handling complex collective issues, the team excels in CBA negotiations, wage agreements and strike management. Recent work includes advising on platform employment, the integration of AI into workplace structures and addressing cultural shifts with newer generations. The firm represents high-profile clients in banking, manufacturing, telecoms and platform employment. Led by Zsolt Cselédi, a specialist with over 25 years of experience, and Lívia Mihovics, with two decades of expertise, the team delivers tailored solutions across the sector.

Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland offers extensive expertise in employment law, advising clients on a range of matters from day-to-day HR issues to complex employment disputes. With the ability to collaborate with other Eversheds Sutherland offices on multi-jurisdictional projects, the team seamlessly handles both local and international mandates. Its services cover employment and manager contracts, collective agreements, immigration, whistleblowing and data protection, managing both contentious and non-contentious issues. Co-head Katalin Varga specialises in employment and data protection, with expertise in terminations, collective redundancies and cross-border matters. Co-head Ágnes Szent-Ivány focuses on Works Council regulations, bonus policies and termination negotiations, providing clients with comprehensive and strategic advice.

Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda’s employment team provides comprehensive advice across the full spectrum of employment law, assisting clients in navigating complex and evolving regulations. With extensive expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters, the team supports global corporations and prominent Hungarian startups on day-to-day issues, workplace conduct and collective relationships. Frequently advising on employment aspects of transactions, they offer tailored solutions for reorganisations and outsourcing. Newly promoted head Karim Laribi is noted for his expertise in employment disputes and transactional matters, while Pál Szabó leverages his corporate and M&A background to provide specialised advice on cross-border employment issues and company restructurings.

Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda advises on the full spectrum of employment issues, focusing on complex matters like workforce restructuring, redundancies and transfers of undertakings. The team collaborates with tax and corporate experts on benefits packages and greenfield investments, offering expertise in HR documentation, immigration, litigation, GDPR and employment aspects of transactions. Led by Barnabás Buzási, with over a decade of experience, the practice also benefits from Marietta Molnár, skilled in employment law for diverse sectors and labour court representation.

Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm’s Hungary employment law practice advises multinational and local clients on a wide range of matters. Leveraging the firm’s tax, immigration and human capital expertise, the team delivers tailored, practical solutions. The practice’s comprehensive approach ensures seamless support for clients’ complex employment law needs. Co-heads Péter Göndöcz and Helga Durst are highly regarded; Durst is noted for her expertise in employment agreements, internal policies, cross-border issues and data protection.

The Dentons employment team advises an international client base on a full spectrum of workforce-related issues, including contentious and non-contentious matters. Known for expertise in employment agreements, executive contracts, terminations and the employment aspects of transactions, the team supports clients in growing and managing operations. Anita Horváth leads with notable experience in employment-related M&A matters, while Gábor Göndös brings over two decades of expertise, excelling in workforce reductions, succession planning and negotiations with unions and work councils.

Gárdos Mosonyi Tomori Law Office specialises in the financial, capital and insurance sectors, serving major corporates across industries. The employment team handles terminations, manager contracts, litigation and employee data protection, with notable expertise in due diligence and public company transitions. Led by Zita Tihanyi, who is experienced in group layoffs and policies, the team includes Dániel Szabó, who is skilled in litigation, and Gabriella Gubik, whose practice is focused on non-compete agreements and transactional support.

Specialising in HR services for corporates, KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm also handles collective employment matters, litigation, internal investigations, mass redundancies and executive onboarding and dismissal. Recent focus areas include compliance with complex labour regulations, employment contracts and workplace dispute resolution. Boglárka Kricskovics-Béli leads the practice, bringing over 18 years of experience in employment law, with notable expertise in global mobility and employment litigation.

Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda provides comprehensive employment law advice, assisting international clients with global reorganisations, M&A-related HR projects, and local businesses with day-to-day matters. Known for advising on strategic employment issues, they handle due diligence, employee transfers and asset deal consequences. The practice also excels in high-value employment litigation. Led by Dániel Gera, the team offers expertise in foreign citizen employment, executive matters, compliance and HR data privacy, delivering tailored solutions to a diverse client base.

Taylor Wessing Hungary provides full-spectrum employment and labour law services, including multi-jurisdictional cases, collective bargaining, flexible working solutions and cross-border transfers. The team excels in labour dispute resolution, risk mitigation and international labour law. Torsten Braner leads the practice, advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, compliance and restructuring. Renowned for expertise in international mobility, he offers strategic counsel on employment matters within corporate and restructuring contexts, serving a diverse range of national and international clients.

CLV Partners - Csabai & Partners Law Firm advises on complex employment matters, including cross-border issues, SE transformations, remote working and whistleblowing. Advising major multinational clients across industries, it excels in collective bargaining, trade union negotiations and investigations. Co-heads Marianna Csabai, with 40 years of experience, and Anna Katalin Papp, known for labour and data protection expertise, lead on strategic, client-focused solutions.

Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on all aspects of Hungarian employment law, including contracts, compliance and GDPR-related privacy policies. They also handle employment litigation. Led by Christopher Noblet, with András Multas advising international clients on sensitive employment and data protection matters, the practice delivers comprehensive support on both local and cross-border issues.

Specialising in sectors like manufacturing, IT and retail, Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys provides tailored advice on employment and global mobility issues, including innovative solutions like job sharing and hybrid work. Led by Szilvia Fehérvári, renowned for GDPR compliance, collective matters and HR aspects of mergers, the practice collaborates closely with multinational HR teams and Hungarian enterprises.

Adopting a one-stop-shop approach, the employment team at Vámosi-Nagy Ernst & Young Law Office collaborates with tax, financial and transaction advisory services to provide seamless support on day-to-day employment matters. The team is led by Iván Sefer, known for his expertise in employment aspects of restructuring and corporate matters.