The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Christopher Noblet’s team at Partos & Noblet advises banks – such as Bank of Scotland, Barclays and Credit Suisse – on debt restructuring, and large corporates on new financings.

Within Capital markets, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Laszlo Partos’ team at Partos & Noblet acts for banks, investors, fund managers and software companies on listings and IPOs. Key clients include Barclays and BNP Paribas.

Within Competition, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Partos & Noblet concentrates on competition issues in the media sector. The team continues to advise Alstrom regarding the gas insulated switchgear cartel investigation.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Partos & Noblet has benefited from an increase in referrals from international law firms. Alstrom and Aviva are key clients.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Partos & Noblet remains active on cross-border deals, and recently guided ING Real Estate Finance through its merger with ING Bank. Other clients include Camoplast and international water treatment group, GLV.

Within Project finance, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Managing partner Christopher Noblet leads Partos & Noblet’s project finance team.

Within Real estate and construction, tier 4

Partos & Noblet’s ‘proficient knowledge of the domestic market’ allows it to give ‘balanced, realistic advice’ across a range of real estate matters including asset-based due diligence, sale and purchase agreements, and litigation. Christopher Noblet is ‘highly respected in the market’.

Within TMT, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Laszlo Partos leads Partos & Noblet’s TMT group, which advises Chellomedia, Viasat and Hungarian Radio.