A benchmark firm in the competition space, Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar is trusted by a host of regional and national corporates and financial institutions to handle its domestic and European competition law issues. The firm is particularly active in cartel cases and leniency applications, as well as state aid, merger control and competition compliance. Industry leader Péter Vörös heads the team, with significant experience advising client on multi-jurisdictional merger control approvals, and regularly representing clients before the Hungarian Competition Authority and the European Commission. Orsolya Staniszewsk advises clients on all aspects of competition law, as well as frequently engaging in commercial litigation. Eszter Takácsi-Nagy focuses on competition work in the life sciences sector, bringing impressive industry-specific expertise. Dávid Zlati departed to CMS.

Integrated within an international legal and advisory network, Dentons offers clients key cross-border capabilities across a wide range of industries. The firm is currently handling a series of complex matters for Vodafone, including an ongoing review by the Supreme Court of a ruling by the Hungarian Competition Authority. István Réczicza and Tünde Gönczöl now lead the department following Tihamér Tóth’s departure to become a European Court judge. Réczicza focuses on regulated industries, regularly advising on transactions involving foreign investment, state aid and antitrust matters. Gönczöl has extensive experience representing clients before Hungarian and European Courts, having previously worked for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition. Áron Károlyi-Szabó is highly regarded at the associate level, with key expertise in data protection matters.

DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm recently underwent an infusion of talent, with a host of partners and associates joining the firm from Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda, including new practice co-heads Gábor Fejes and Zoltán Marosi, who bring with them decades of experience in the competition space and now helm one of the largest teams in the market. The firm handles the full gamut of competition law issues across a wide range of industries, and is widely recognised for its capabilities in antitrust matters ranging from cartel investigations to state aid matters. Fejes regularly handles complex merger control cases and large-scale cartel investigations, while seasoned litigator Marosi is an expert in antitrust law and consumer protection. Péter Virág, Balázs Csépai and Levente Molnár are all highly valued for their contribution to the firm’s most complex work.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners is particularly valued for its industry-specific knowledge in the finance, telecoms, life sciences, real estate and construction sectors. With recent efforts to broaden the diversity of the team and its ability to cater to international clients, the team now has members fluent in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German, as well as Chinese and Japanese. Eszter Ritter co-leads the department with a focus on antirust, merger control, consumer protection and unfair competition cases, most notably representing Meta Ireland in its highly publicised case against the Hungarian Competition Authority. Iván Sólyom acts alongside Ritter, with clients benefitting from his multidisciplinary cross-border experience. Associate Adrienn Mándoki has significant experience in competition law, including consumer protection and cartel cases. Ádám Máttyus is also a key asset for the firm.

Drawing on its strengths in Germany and Austria, CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners offers clients strong regional capabilities and a focus on cartel, antitrust and merger cases, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. Managing partner Tamás Polauf acts as one of the department's co-leads, with extensive multidisciplinary experience, particularly in M&A and the resultant competition law issues. Recently appointed partner Márton Kocsis is the other joint head, having previously worked for the Hungarian Competition Authority. Boglárka Priskin also brings invaluable knowledge to the firm from her former high-ranking position within the Authority. Márton Osztheimer, Anna Pintér and Máté Baumgartner are also key lawyers within the firm.

A strong regional firm, Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda offers client stellar cross-border and EU capabilities in the competition space. The firm is noted for its extensive follow-on damages litigation practice, one of the few in the market. Head of competition Anna Turi is eminently experienced in cartel, merger control and unfair competition proceedings, as well as antitrust damages litigation, with broad industry experience in the automotive, manufacturing, TMT, finance and construction sectors. Associate Márk Kovács regularly advises clients on merger control issues, unfair commercial practices, and sectoral enquiries by the Hungarian Competition Authority.

As a member of an international network, Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda‘s competition team acts for some leading banks, financial institutions and global brands. The cross-border team offers clients Hungarian and EU perspectives on all aspects of competition law. Counsel Dániel Arányi leads the team with an emphasis on antitrust, cartel and regulatory matters, while László Zlatarov focuses on merger investigations by the Hungarian Competition Office. Associate Gábor Kutai focuses on EU competition and antitrust matters.

Szecskay Attorneys at Law’s competition department offers multi-industry, cross-border capabilities across the tech, pharma, finance, manufacturing and automotive sectors. Department head Anikó Keller is highly regarded for her ‘calm demeanor, positive can-do attitude and impeccable delivery', and regularly advises clients on merger control matters and handles cartel investigations. Sam MacMahon Baldwin acts as EU antitrust advisor for major multi-national companies. János Vajda and Gábor Faludi Junior are also key lawyers at the firm.

Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm is widely recognised for its capabilities in antitrust, competition and consumer protection matters, and also advises clients on the competition elements of M&A deals. Managing associate Anna Miks heads up the competition department, while managing partner Péter Göndöcz  has extensive competition experience in the energy, telecoms, manufacturing, and investment management sectors.

Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm has strong domestic capabilities in handling merger controls, unfair trade practices, and cartel procedures. The firm is active across the aviation, telecoms, postal and energy sectors, with specific industry focus and expertise in the pharmaceutical space. Zoltán Forgó leads the team alongside Zsófia Füzi.

Ákos Krénusz leads the competition and antitrust team at KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm, which specialises in advice on merger clearance, anti-cartel and abuse of dominance issues. The rapidly growing firm is an industry leader in the use of technology to improve client services. Boglárka Németh is also a key member of the team.

Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s competition practice is a capable advisory and litigious practice at both the domestic and EU level. Ákos Kovách heads a team of four dedicated competition lawyers, regularly handling merger control structuring and filings, high-profile cartel cases, and competition compliance issues. András Multas is also a key contact, seasoned in data protection and public procurement.

With its ‘proven track record’, Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal is instructed to handle a steady stream of competition mandates, from unfair commercial and market practices, to complex merger and hardcore cartel cases. Founding partner László Réti leads the team with decades’ of experience, alongside seasoned partner Péter Zalai. Zsófia Straubinger, Márk Péter Baksa, Dóra Baksa and Czumpf Gabriella are likewise noted.

The competition department at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys is an effective domestic operation experienced in all aspects of Hungarian and EU competition law. Clients include commodity traders, logistics service providers, building societies, insurance companies and manufacturers. László Kelemen, Balázs Dominek and Áron Somogyi are the key contacts.

VJT & Partners caters to domestic and regional clients predominantly in merger control proceedings, unfair commercial practice investigations and cartel investigations. Andrea Belényi leads the team, with decades’ experience both as a competition lawyer and as a Hungarian Competition Authority official.