The projects and energy team at Andrékó Ferenczi Kinstellar spans the full breadth of the energy sector, from power plant development, to downstream projects, to energy efficiency solutions. The practice boasts a strong track record in the mining, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. Kristóf Ferenczi and Balázs Sepsey jointly lead the team; the former typcially advises on investments into the energy sector and petrochemical projects, while the latter assists clients across the electricity, natural gas and district heating sectors, including advising on state aid and competition law matters. In line with market trends, Péter Gullai, who was promoted to managing associate in March 2023, focuses on PV projects, while László Bujáki is actively involved in energy-related M&A deals.

Project financings and transactions are key areas of expertise for the projects and energy team at Dentons. The group’s broad knowledge spans nuclear energy, water and wastewater management, infrastructure and construction, and the team is also well versed in renewable energy regulation. Anita Horváth is noted for her extensive experience in M&A transactions within the energy sector. Nóra Ordódy-Nagy is a key contact for advice on green and ESG-related finance. Emőke Kovács has specialised knowledge of issues pertaining to the electricity and gas industry, including trading and distribution. János Csáki has recently increased his focus on PV power projects. Eszter Zádori takes a lead role on renewable energy PPAs, while Henriett Fekete advises on relevant regulatory matters and commercial issues.

DLA Piper Posztl, Nemescsói, Györfi-Tóth and Partners Law Firm fields a growing client roster of strategic investors and financiers, spanning the renewables, nuclear energy, transport and distribution sectors. As head of the finance and projects team, Péter Györfi-Tóth leads on large-scale infrastructure projects, including Hungarian and international solar and nuclear power plants, with support from Viktor Romsics. Gábor Simon, who was promoted to partner in April 2023, leads on the energy and procurement side, and receives instruction from a diverse client base of energy and gas companies, traders and manufacturers. Miklós Horváth leads the firm’s infrastructure, construction and transport group. In team news, Kristóf Szeredi was promoted to senior associate in May 2023, followed by Márk Seres in Septemer 2023; the latter has significant experience in energy sector-related matters, and regularly handles domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

Noted particularly for its expertise in the solar power space, Lakatos, Köves and Partners’ projects and energy team has recently seen an increase in energy-related work from its international clientele. The practice’s diverse client base includes car manufacturers, greenfield project investors and battery suppliers. Energy, corporate and M&A specialist Ádám Máttyus leads the team alongside Attila Ungár, who leads on real estate development mandates, and Viktória Szilágyi, who is particularly active in the geothermal energy field. Ágnes Hegyi manages a breadth of complex real estate projects. Kornél Dirner, Nóra Szigeti and Alekszej Dubalár provide further support from a corporate perspective.

Following increased investment in the solar power market in Hungary, the projects and energy team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda has been involved in significant solar power park development projects. The practice offers advises across the real estate, hotel, infrastructure and construction sectors, including assisting with cross-border projects and developments outside of Hungary. Team head Dániel Arányi advises on the financing of energy projects and the drafting of project development agreements. Csongor Tompa brings his experience as head of the banking and finance team to the group. Head of the real estate group, Ferenc Mátrai, is active across relevant real property and infrastructure developments and construction projects. Konrád Siegler regularly assists with financing transactions in the property and energy sectors, while Tamás Simon has particular expertise in construction contracts related to real estate and infrastructure projects.

The projects and energy team at Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda offers clients a combination of renewable energy and project finance expertise. Solar energy investment projects are a key focus area, and the group is well placed to advise on issues across the whole life cycle. Energy arbitration is a niche area of expertise, and practice co-head Zoltán Faludi is an expert in energy-related dispute resolution. Faludi leads the team alongside László Kenyeres, who is actively involved in renewable energy and infrastructure development projects across Europe. Norbert Bálint specialises in construction projects and sector-related M&A, as well as PPAs, electricity production and gas supply matters. Rregulatory expert Ádám Lukonits’ ‘exceptional knowledge‘ spans the LNG, nuclear, hydrogen and district heating fields.

Known for its expetise in niche areas such as e-mobility, the projects and energy team at Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal most regularly advises on renewable and greenfield investments and ESG initiatives. Zoltán Várszegi advises companies in the energy sector on M&A and corporate restructuring projects, and leads the team alongside Péter Zalai, who is experienced in the energy, utilities and mining sectors. János Faragó brings real estate sector experience to the group, while Kristóf Tamás Bán and Benedek Kondé are involved in due diligence processes for solar power plants.

CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners has an established reputation as a go-to advisor on public infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport space. The projects and infrastructure team, which predominantly comprises public procurement experts, works on both local and cross-border projects. Practice head Sándor Szterényi has built up an impressive client roster of public bodies and international companies across the construction, public water supply and aviation industries. Eszter Kontor leads the bidder side of the team, with an established background in public procurement, infrastructure and real estate transactions.

Noted particularly for its strong specialism in solar energy development, the projects and energy team at Deloitte Legal Göndöcz and Partners Law Firm is also regularly involved with issues relating to electricity procurement and storage. The group advises a roster of international clients, including notable names from the oil and gas industry, as well as the geothermal energy sector. Péter Göndöcz and Ágnes Bogdán jointly lead the team; the former advises on corporate and M&A matters within the energy sector, while the latter brings 13 years of experience working in the energy and construction industries to the group. Albert Fábián focuses on both the seller and buyer side of solar power plant projects.

Energy is one of the core sectors of expertise at Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm, and the projects and energy practice consequently has experience in niche areas, including fibre optic cable systems and motorway projects. The group regularly advises on the acquisitions of power plants, including solar plants. Zoltán Forgó and Gábor Damjanovic lead the team, and Zsófia Füzi provides energy clients with additional transactional, financing and regulatory advice.

With wide-ranging industry expertise, the projects and energy team at Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda advises on battery storage, geothermal and hydrogen projects and PPAs. The firm also fields a dedicated regulatory practice, which advises on projects ranging from the energy to the transport and logistics spaces. Gergely Légrádi and Dávid Hanis jointly lead the team; the latter has particular expertise in the renewables and mining spaces. Zoltán Bodák focuses on PV and wind park developments, as well as geothermal projects.

Three partners lead the projects and energy team Szabó Kelemen & Partners Andersen Attorneys: Szilvia Fehérvári, Péter Vincze and Balázs Dominek. Fehérvári brings over 13 years’ experience advising Hungarian subsidiaries and branches of international companies on energy law matters to the leadership trio. Vincze assists clients with the structuring and licensing of renewable energy projects, particularly solar and biomass power plants, while Dominek advises on licensing issues and M&A transactions. Dorottya Rebeka Tarba focuses primarily on solar power plant projects, from due diligence to development.

Experienced on both the buyer and seller side, the projects and energy team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law advises on the gamut of relevant of transactions, as well as representing clients in energy-related disputes, both litigation and arbitration. Practice head Katalin Grósz specialises in corporate transactions within the sector, from M&A deals to restructurings. Sándor Németh strengthens the team’s international reach, advising clients across the DACH region. As head of the firm’s tax practice, Róbert Dezső bolsters the group’s holistic offering.