The ‘very sophisticated’ disputes team at DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm is a commercially focused outfit, regularly representing notable clients before Hungarian and EU courts and regulatory bodies. Particularly noted for its expertise in gaming and gambling law, the team is also well regarded for its work in the healthcare, finance, energy, real estate and tourism sectors. With access to the firm’s CEE network, the team regularly handles complex multijurisdictional mandates across Europe. The sizeable team is jointly led by head of litigation and regulatory András Nemescsói, head of dispute resolution Viktor Radics, and head of compliance and investigations Dávid Kőhegyi. Zoltán Fabók, Rebeka Hevesi and Zsófia Deli, Beatrix Polya, Daniel Elő and Petra Springer are also recommended.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners‘ is well versed in representing clients before domestic and international governing bodies, with notable capabilities in international arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, commercial and M&A-related disputes, tax litigation and employment disputes, and follow-on damages litigation. Recently, the firm achieved a successful outcome for TVOT in a high-impact competition and monopoly case before the ECHR. Balázs Fazakas heads up the team with considerable experience in corporate governance and related disputes. Founding partner Péter Lakatos and seasoned litigator Péter Köves are also key senior contacts. Gabriella Szabó, Adrienn Mándoki and Sára Darnót complete the roster of core team members.

Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda represents both the Hungarian state and several major market players in cases concerning constitutional, tax, real estate and administrative law, as well as consumer protection, media and telecoms, competition, commercial, civil and tort law. Péter Nagy leads the department with a focus on banking, finance and tax disputes. Orsolya Kovács specialises in tax litigation, while György Kiszely brings valuable corporate and finance expertise to the group. At partner level, Balázs Karsai and Viktor Jéger round out one of the largest teams on the market.

Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda provides a strong front bench of litigators and arbitrators, who have a proven track record of successfully handling complex cross-border cases across a diverse range of industries. Department head Tamás Éless regularly handles disputes related to commercial transactions, and bankruptcy and restructuring matters, predominantly for clients in the finance, construction, retail and logistics industries. Tibor Kiss focuses on insolvency and restructuring disputes in the automotive, media and natural resources sectors. Zsolt Farkas is a recommended litigator in the finance and construction spaces, while fellow associate Sarolta Szabo has sector-specific knowledge of the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry.

Noted for its international network and ‘very strategic advice‘, Szecskay Attorneys at Law‘s dispute resolution team is one of the country’s most respected litigation practices, handling high-profile domestic and cross-border cases with significant market impact. Recent notable work includes a damages dispute related to the EU’s truck cartel decision. ‘Exceptional litigator’ Miklós Boronkay co-leads the team with the much lauded András Szecskay. Recently-promoted partner György Wellmann rounds out a team focused on real estate, competition, pharmaceuticals and energy disputes, public procurement litigation, and damages actions.

CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners has a strong presence in commercial legal disputes - particularly in construction and project development matters - and related contractual disputes, with an emphasis on settlements. The team is also focused on growing its public procurement capabilities. Experienced litigator Ilona Ronay-Csordas co-leads alongside construction expert András Fenyőházi. At the senior level, Károly Zaicsek, Bence Rajkai, Zsanett Szabó and Flóra Gábeli are key contacts. Associate Evelin Varga is also noted.

Dentons regularly represents corporate clients in unfair competition, contractual and employment disputes before domestic and European courts and regulatory bodies. With access to the firm’s international network, the Budapest disputes team has a diverse client base of private, state-owned companies and sovereigns across the energy, finance, telecoms and manufacturing sectors. István Réczicza heads the team with over 30 years’ experience, and a significant track record handling arbitration procedures with a notable market impact. Lilla Király focuses on alternative dispute resolution and civil court proceedings. At associate level, Mihály Czesznak and László Fenyvesi are noted.

The disputes team at Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm caters to a host of blue-chip multinationals. Singled out a one client as 'one of the leading arbitrators in Hungary', managing partner and department head Gábor Damjanovic has extensive experience working with both the ICC and VIAC. Managing partner Zoltán Forgó often handles disputes arising from corporate transactions and M&A.

Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda prides itself on its strategic approach to multijurisdictional disputes, predominantly catering to clients in the transport, energy, technology and telecoms sectors. Department head László Nanyista brings decades of experience handling high-stakes corporate, commercial and capital markets disputes to the team. Bálint Halász focuses on disputes in the IP, IT, healthcare and media spaces.

The disputes team at WOLF THEISS FALUDI ÜGYVÉDI IRODA showcases broad cross-border litigation and arbitration experience from a wide variety of industrial backgrounds, ranging from the commercial, energy, financial and real estate sectors, to regulatory issues and civil damages. Zoltán Faludi heads up the team with 20 years’ experience and a focus on the energy sector. Lajos Wallacher focuses on EU competition and trade law, specifically merger control, cartel, abuse of dominance and unfair competition cases. Associates Enikő Lukács, Béla Madarász and Tímea Csajági are also core members of the team.

The disputes practice at Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP has notable capabilities in commercial, employment and real estate disputes, as well as cross-border anti-corruption cases. Respected litigator László Partos co-leads the team with infrastructure and project expert Sándor Békési. Both are recognised arbitrators and members of the ACHCCI.

Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal‘s disputes group caters to a host of multinational corporates and domestic SMEs, representing them in cases relating to tax, insolvency and debt collection, as well as competition disputes before the Hungarian Competition Authority. Laszlo Reti, Zoltán Várszegi, Daniel Kelemen and Peter Zalai lead the sizeable team, which also consists of recommended practitioners Balázs Balogh, Miklós Klenanc, Janos Farago, Zsuzsanna Bodnár and Noémi Szabó.

Sándor Szegedi Szent-Ivány Komáromi Eversheds Sutherland handles a wide range of litigation and arbitration cases, predominantly related to construction projects, bankruptcy and liquidation, and other general tort matters. The firm is well versed in handling breach of contract damages and debt collection claims. Péter Sándor is a member of the ACHCCI. Katalin Varga focuses on employment-related disputes, while Attila Lotz has broad experience in commercial litigation.

Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda represents a host of Hungarian, German and multinational clients in cross-border disputes, with recent notable work in employment-related cases, white-collar crimes, and follow-up damages litigation. Kinga Hetény and Alexandra Bognár, jointly lead the department; the former has a focus on commercial and contractual disputes, while the latter oversees the team’s white-collar crime offering.

Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys’ disputes practice focuses on commercial litigation, competition issues and tax disputes, as well as having extensive arbitration experience. The team has industry-specific knowledge in the agribusiness, manufacturing, energy and gaming sectors. Name partner László Kelemen leads the practice alongside András Komáromi.

VJT & Partners fields a host of well regarded litigators with a focus on insurance, employment, and corporate disputes. The team is well versed in representing clients before domestic and arbitration courts, as well as regulatory bodies. András Lovretity brings 15 year’s experience in corporate litigation to his role as practice head, while Zoltán Csernus has particularl capabilities handling cases relating to distressed companies and assets.

Péter Vörös leads the disputes practice at Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar with a focus on competition, insolvency and employment disputes, as well as arbitration. Managing partner and energy expert Kristóf Ferenczi regularly serves as arbitrator in energy and natural gas cases. Associate Orsolya Staniszewski is experienced in competition, antitrust and commercial litigation. Dávid Zlati departed to CMS.

Fielding a diverse team with broad litigation experience, Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm caters to clients in the manufacturing, finance, security services and insurance sectors. Most recently, the firm has seen an uptick in liquidation and debt collection mandates. Managing partner Péter Göndöcz leads, supported by Attila Kövesdy  and associates Diána Takács and Sarolta Dunka.

Tamás Fehér leads the multidisciplinary disputes team at Jalsovszky, which is noted particularly for its tax litigation expertise. Catering to a host of Hungarian SMEs and multinational corporations, the team is particularly active in the telecoms, finance, clothing, hospitality and automotive sectors. The firm has represented clients before the Hungarian Supreme Court and the ECJ, and is also engaged regularly for its arbitration services. Seasoned litigator Péter Szilas joined the team from CMS in September 2022. Péter Barta and Zoltán Dobos are key associates.

The collaborative and agile team at KCG Partners Law Firm is well versed in handling complex, cross-border disputes regarding employment, contracts and corporate governance issues. The group also regularly handles cases involving real estate, insolvency and commercial issues. US-qualified Levente Csengery co-leads the department with Rita Párkányi, head of the firm’s French desk.

Offering services in Hungarian, English and German, Noerr caters to a range of Hungarian and German clients before state courts, the ECJ, and in cross-border arbitrations before international bodies. Viktor Füzi heads up the team with expertise in environmental, employment and contract disputes. Eszter Sieber-Fazakas is an experienced commercial litigator, while Edina Czeglédy focuses on employment and data protection disputes. Eszter Hegedűs and Tímea Molnár are noted at the associate level.

Taylor Wessing Hungary is known for acting in cross-border IP, real estate and commercial disputes in the construction, retail, media and government sectors. Zoltán Novák leads the team with a focus on IP, IT and employment-related litigation. Novák is also experienced in representing corporate clients based in the United States.