The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a first tier firm,

Erika Papp leads the team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP. A highlight for the team was advising TMW Pramerica on a facility from Hypo Investment Bank, involving Islamic financing elements. It also advised Eurohypo and property investment company Carpathian plc.

Within Capital markets, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

The team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP boasts 11 fee-earners and advises major banks including Credit Agricole on private bond issues. Other clients include OTP Mortgage Bank. Erika Papp heads up the practice.

Within Competition, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

CMS Cameron McKenna LLP has a stable four-fee-earner competition team, whose recent work includes advising Ceres, the bread making company, in relation to cartel proceedings. The team, led by Dóra Petrányi, took over a case for Primagáz Zrt as well as advising Provera, Cora, Csemege-Match and Profi. Office head Gabriella Ormai is also noted for her part in the practice.

Within Dispute resolution, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

The eight-strong team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP saw the loss of former practice head Milán Kohlrusz to Réczicza White & Case LLP, but continues to receive instructions from a wide range of international clients. It advised Samsung Electronics in a copyright dispute, and also acted for the Southeast Europe branch of General Motors.

Within Employment, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a third tier firm,

The stable employment team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP acts for a major international pharmaceuticals company, advising it on all of the employment aspects of its business in Hungary. Office head Gabriella Ormai leads the team.

Within Energy, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

The ‘creative and commercially sophisticated’ energy team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, led by Péter Simon, has seen a lot of renewable energy work of late, including advising Raiffeisen Energy Services Kft on its purchase of several renewable energy projects. It also advised Iberdrola on the development of two wind parks, and handled some significant licensing work for Magyar Telekom.

Within Intellectual property , CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

CMS Cameron McKenna LLP has won some major new clients, including DuPont and Samsung Electronic. Day-to-day advice and the pledging of IP rights have been particular areas of focus for the ‘excellent’ Dora Petrányi, who is noted for her ‘first-rate communication skills’ and heads the firm’s IP/TMT practice.

Within Legal market overview,

Among the UK firms, Simándi Bird & Bird has proved to be a force to be reckoned with, acting for a raft of impressive clients and dealing with some complex matters, after only two years in Budapest. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP and Horváth & Partners DLA Piper remain strong, while Morley Allen & Overy Iroda has been quieter due to its reliance on the transactional side.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

The arrival of Éva Talmácsi as a partner from Simmons & Simmons has bolstered the 14-strong M&A team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, led by Anikó Kircsi. Dealing with both domestic and cross-border matters, its major deals included working with Iberdrola on a 25% sale of the company, and also advising CIB Bank on restructuring issues.

Within Project finance, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a first tier firm,

CMS Cameron McKenna LLP’s team has grown to include 11 lawyers. It advised Hypo Investment Bank on a sale and leaseback financing involving Tesco, as well as advising on the financing of a major green energy power plant. Erika Paapp is recommended.

Within Real estate, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a first tier firm,

The seven-fee-earner team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP has maintained a steady flow of work despite the challenging economic climate, and is recognised as one of the strongest in the market. It acted for Iberdrola Renovables on the development of three wind parks, and also acted for retail group Rockspring on property management issues. Head of department Gábor Czike was also involved in a major lease agreement for Budapest Bank.

Within TMT, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a first tier firm,

Noted for its ‘clear and precise answers and suggestions’, the 11-strong TMT team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is flourishing under the ‘excellent’ Dóra Petrányi, who is recognised for her ‘good communication skills and business thinking’. It has been handling complex mandates from Magyar Telekom Nyrt and Nokia, as well as acting for new clients such as Chello Media and BT.

Within Tax, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a second tier firm,

The four-fee-earner team at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP has been busy with some complex insurance tax work. It also advised Samsung Electronic on day-to-day tax matters, and major US aircraft leasing company Jackson Square Aviation on the tax aspects of leasing aircraft to Wizzair, a popular Hungarian line.