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Hungary: Corporate and M&A > Corporate and M&A

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Hungary: Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Eördögh Bird & Bird is a second tier firm,

Eördögh Bird & Bird acted on several significant IT and IP transactions in Hungary, and has also handled mergers in the food and automotive industries. Corporate team head Richárd Eördögh recently advised Terracycle on the establishment of its Hungarian business. Titusz Puskár left the firm in January 2013.

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Hungary: Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, Eördögh Bird & Bird is a third tier firm,

Newly appointed managing partner Richárd Eördögh leads Eördögh Bird & Bird’s disputes practice, which largely represents IT and retail clients in IP litigation and contentious employment cases.

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Hungary: Employment

Within Employment, Eördögh Bird & Bird is a third tier firm,

Eördögh Bird & Bird’s team acts for IT and media clients on matters including dismissals, secondments and restructuring. Clients include Thomas & Betts European Centre and Infosys. Titusz Puskár left the firm in January 2013.

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Hungary: Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property, Eördögh Bird & Bird is a third tier firm,

Andrea Simándi’s departure in December 2011 was a blow to Eördögh Bird & Bird’s group. However, backed by a strong IP presence globally, the team handles cross-border patent litigation, in addition to trade mark filings and enforcement. Clients include Electrolux and SKF. Titusz Puskár left the firm in January 2013.

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Hungary: TMT

Within TMT, Eördögh Bird & Bird is a second tier firm,

Richárd Eördögh leads the group at Eördögh Bird & Bird, which advises IT clients on restructurings and related employment issues. Senior associate Titusz Puskár advised Yahoo! and Sony on their respective restructurings. Other key clients include Infosys.

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