The powerhouse dispute resolution team at CMS remains a market leader, harnessing the bench strength of a global network of 80 offices in 45 countries to advise insurers, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates (including Ryanair, Siemens and Veolia) in high-value, cross-border litigation and arbitration, criminal and compliance investigations, bankruptcy and liquidation matters and tax litigation. With a client roster spanning such sectors as aviation, telecoms, tech, pharmaceuticals, energy and manufacturing, the practice is led by experienced litigator and arbitrator Zsolt Okányi, who brings expertise to white-collar crime investigations. Other key figures include Péter Bibók, who manages construction arbitration and IT and banking disputes; József Kohl, who brings key support on white-collar crime and anti-corruption matters; Gergely László, a specialist in the financial services sector; Szandra Wolf, who handles international commercial and treaty arbitration cases and Boldizsár Bálint, who draws on experience in appearing in ordinary court proceedings, and in arbitration under the ICC Rules and the Hungarian Permanent Court of Arbitration Rules.

Backed by a network of over 40 locations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm remains a market leader, channeling the bench strength of its team to represent government bodies (including the Office of the Prime Minister of Hungary), financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporations in high-stakes, cross-border litigation and arbitration. With an active client roster spanning sectors ranging from energy, construction, healthcare and transport to manufacturing, life sciences and telecoms, the practice is headed by veteran litigator András Nemescsói, an expert in financial regulatory issues; Viktor Radics, a specialist in international arbitration; and Dávid Kőhegyi, who provides expertise in investor-state arbitration and international investigations. Other key figures include Zoltán Fabók, who manages matters involving cross-border and domestic insolvency law; Zsófia Deli, who draws on experience in human rights proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights; Dániel Elő, who excels at matters involving gambling law; and Beatrix Pólya, who handles litigation and arbitration in such areas as construction and real estate. Manuela Grosu joined from KPMG Legal Tóásó Law Firm in April 2024.

The team at Lakatos, Köves and Partners remains a leader in dispute resolution matters, bringing expertise to representing financial institutions and Hungarian domestic and multinational corporates (including Mars) in complex litigation, international arbitration, in investigations and before the Constitutional Court of Hungary, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. With a client base spanning such sectors as real estate, food, construction, energy, electronics, IT and agriculture, the group's full offering covers corporate and M&A-related litigation, tax litigation, employment disputes, insurance litigation, healthcare disputes and insolvency matters. The practice is led by experienced litigator and ICC-qualified arbitrator Balázs Fazakas; Péter Lakatos, an expert in telecoms, media and tech matters; and founding partner and seasoned litigator and arbitrator Péter Köves. Other key figures include Gabriella Szabó, a specialist in project finance matters, PPP projects and public procurement; Adrienn Mándoki, who displays expertise in competition matters; and Viktor Jéger, who arrived in March 2024 from Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda, and who handles energy, real estate and regulatory disputes.

Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda remains a leading firm in the dispute resolution space, leveraging the experience of its team to represent financial institutions and domestic and global corporates (such as Volvo/Renault and LG) in high-value, cross-border arbitration and litigation. The practice specialises in disputes involving commercial and civil law, real estate, tax and constitutional matters, administrative law, consumer protection and competition law. The group is headed by Péter Nagy, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator, with a particular strength in tax law. Orsolya Kovács handles complex administrative and tax litigation, representing clients before the CJEU and before the Constitutional Court of Hungary. Other names to notes include György Kiszely, who specialises in banking and insolvency litigation, and Balázs Karsai, who provides expertise in matters in the CJEU, the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre. Key support is provided by Lúcia Detvay, who draws on experience in IP matters, György Tiborfi and Mónika Vrancsik.

The experienced team at independent law firm Szecskay Attorneys at Law remains a force in the marketplace, representing domestic and multinational corporates in major competition matters (the DAF trucks cartel case), complex construction disputes and technology disputes involving AI, blockchain, NFTs and battery recycling. In addition, the group's client base spans such sectors as real estate, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and mining. The practice is headed by managing partner, founder and veteran litigator and arbitrator András Szecskay and Miklós Boronkay, an expert in competition law matters, and lead in the DAF Trucks case. György Wellmann displays extensive expertise in public procurement matters. Krisztina Sztoján provides key support in damages and warranty lawsuits.

The dispute resolution group at CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners specialises in representing government bodies, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates involved in construction, project development and automotive supply chain-related disputes, in addition to bringing strength to bankruptcy and public procurement matters. The practice is led by Ilona Rónay-Csordás, who draws on over 20 years of experience handling complex disputes, and András Fenyőházi, the firm’s construction head. Figures of note include seasoned litigator Károly Zaicsek; Bence Rajkai, who handles construction claim matters; Zsanett Szabó and Flóra Gábeli, who manage real estate disputes. Key support is provided by Evelin Varga, Anna Nánási and Csongor Fillár.

Dentons combines the bench strength of its global network (over 160 locations in over 80 countries worldwide) with the experience of its team to represent financial institutions and domestic and international corporates involved in arbitration proceedings and commercial, tax-related litigation, including banking and labour law matters, across such sectors as energy, telecoms, biotech, manufacturing and real estate. The group is led by Gergely Stanka, who serves as an arbitrator in the money and capital market section at the Arbitration Court affiliated with the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce. István Réczicza draws on over 30 years in the practice space, and brings expertise to administrative, court and arbitral disputes. Other key figures include Ádám Kulcsár, who specialises in commercial and civil law litigation matters; Mihály Czesznak, who focuses on international arbitration and litigation; and Zsófia Marton, who regularly advises financial institutions, insurance companies and private equity firms.

The dispute resolution team at Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm brings expertise to representing insurers, financial institutions, domestic companies and major multinational corporates (including Cargill, Skechers and Triumph Motorcycles) in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration. The group’s active client roster spans sectors ranging from food, logistics, aviation, tech and pharmaceuticals to software, construction and hospitality. The practice is headed by seasoned international arbitrator Gábor Damjanovic and Zoltán Forgó, who channels extensive experience in disputes related to M&A transactions. Another key name is Réka Bali, who specialises in construction and real estate matters.

Powered by the bench strength of the Baker McKenzie global network (74 offices across 45 countries), the dispute resolution team at Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law represents insurers, financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates (including TGI Friday's) in commercial litigation and arbitration. With a client roster spanning the construction, hospitality, agriculture, retail and pharmaceuticals sectors, the practice's full offering covers construction disputes, insolvency litigation and the handling of public law disputes, including constitutional complaints and filings with the European Court of Human Rights. The group is headed by Zoltán Hegymegi-Barakonyi, who brings extensive experience in unfair competition, cartel, dominant position and merger control cases before the Hungarian Competition Office and the European Commission; and Artúr Tamási, who manages complex domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings. Key support is provided by Réka Vass, who specialises in public procurement.

Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal harnesses the experience of its dispute resolution team to represent domestic and multinational corporates in matters ranging from civil law disputes, disputes related to business agreements and PPP project disputes to insolvency procedures, tax litigation, consumer protection and IP and IT-related matters. The practice's active roster spans such sectors as food, sports, consumer goods, agriculture, real estate, hospitality and energy. The group is jointly led by László Réti, who draws on over 35 years in the practice space; firm managing partner Zoltán Várszegi, who, along with Dániel Kelemen, brings expertise to complex tax litigation matters; Péter Zalai, who manages civil law and infringement procedures. Other figures of note include Balázs Balog, who handles tax and customs litigation cases, and János Faragó, who specialises in tax and customs litigation disputes. Key support is provided by Noémi Szabó.

The dispute resolution team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda brings expertise to representing insurers, financial institutions and domestic and household name multinational corporates (including Apple and Mercedes-Benz) in civil and commercial lawsuits (involving such areas as IP, IT and energy law), enforcement procedures, employment-related disputes, administrative court procedures and white-collar crime matters. The firm’s active client base spans sectors ranging from aviation, tech and logistics to chemicals and the automotive industry. The team is led by Kinga Hetényi, who draws on extensive experience in commercial and M&A litigation matters, and Alexandra Bognár, who heads the group’s white-collar practice. Key support is provided by Noémi Suller, a specialist in administrative and civil litigations.

In addition to traditional commercial matters, the experienced dispute resolution team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda displays strength in advising government bodies, financial institutions and multinationals in TMT, life sciences, energy, telecoms and transport, in tax-related litigation, commercial real estate and product liability disputes and white-collar litigation. The practice is led by László Nanyista, who draws on over 25 years’ experience managing administrative, court and arbitral disputes. Other key names include the firm’s IP head Bálint Halász, who also brings expertise to tech and pharmaceutical matters; Mihály Harcos, a specialist in tax disputes; Viktor Kodela, who handles bankruptcy cases, among other mandates; Mátyás Schultheisz, who acts for clients a variety of international litigations and arbitrations; Karim Laribi, who heads the firm’s employment group; and Vivien Kovács.

The team at Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys displays strength in providing representation to financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates in dispute resolution matters before all Hungarian domestic courts (including labour and administrative), in domestic and international arbitration procedures and before the Hungarian Taxation Authority and the Hungarian Competition Authority. The firm's active client roster spans industries ranging from agriculture, pharmaceuticals, real estate and manufacturing. The team is led by seasoned arbitrators László András Kelemen and András Komáromi, who both bring extensive experience in the practice area. Other key names to note include Gergely Gundel-Takács and Eszter Rupnik, who handle complex litigation.

With locations spanning the CEE and SEE regions, the dispute resolution team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda brings expertise to representing domestic and multinational corporates involved in litigation, arbitration and mediation. The group's full offering covers matters ranging from commercial disputes and enforcement procedures to tax and labour disputes and challenges to the acts of public administrative bodies. The team's active client roster spans such areas as energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, tech, construction, chemicals and real estate. The team is led by Zoltán Faludi, who channels over 25 years of litigation and arbitration experience. Key support in civil and tax litigations is provided by Tímea Csajági.

The dispute resolution team at Kapolyi Law Firm provides a comprehensive service, representing domestic and multinational corporates in disputes involving matters ranging from labour issues, claim enforcement, contract performance and claim enforcement to insolvencies, administrative issues, personal rights violations and unfair market practices. With a client roster spanning such sectors as food, entertainment, sports, transport, telecoms and energy, the practice is headed by managing partner and experienced arbitrator József Kapolyi. Zsófia Somlóvári, a specialist in bankruptcy, is another name to note. Key support in product liability cases is provided by Dalma Dajka.

The team at Kinstellar Andrékó Ferenczi & Társai Ügyvédi Iroda represents domestic and multinational corporates in chemicals, energy, real estate and the automotive industry involved in litigation, arbitration and administrative claims, whilst displaying particular strength in employment, general civil law, competition and insolvency disputes. The team is led by seasoned litigator Péter Vörös, who specialises in cartel, dominant position and consumer protection cases, where key support is provided by Noémi Varga.

In addition to specialising in tax-related proceedings and litigation, the dispute resolution team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm brings strength to representing financial institutions, insurers and corporates across such sectors as energy and healthcare in commercial litigation and domestic and international commercial arbitration. The practice is led by firm managing partner Péter Göndöcz and qualified tax advisor Dávid Ramocsa. Other key names include Zsuzsanna Huszl, who is also a certified accountant; Diána Takács, a specialist in arbitration court disputes, tax disputes and general civil litigation procedures; Ákos Balázsi, who handles corporate income tax, VAT and transfer pricing disputes; and Viktória Walter.

The dispute resolution practice at KCG Partners Law Firm brings expertise to advising domestic and multinational corporations on disputes involving employment, real estate, IP, insolvency and contractual matters. With an active client roster spanning sectors ranging from energy, food and manufacturing to sports, fitness and IT, the practice is headed by employment litigation specialists Rita Párkányi (who also manages data protection matters) and Levente Csengery (who draws on over two decades’ experience in the practice space). Key support is provided by Bálint Éberhardt, Eszter Ila-Horváth and Borbála Maglai.

VJT & Partners channels the expertise of its team to represent a domestic and multinational client base spanning such sectors as aviation and tech in employment, insurance, commercial and corporate disputes before state courts, arbitration courts and in administrative proceedings before the Data Protection Authority, the Hungarian Competition Office and the Consumer Protection Authority. The team is headed by experienced arbitrator András Lovretity and seasoned litigator Zoltán Csernus. Andrea Belényi, who handles administrative and insurance disputes, is also a name to note.