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DLA Piper's 'client-friendly and practical' team includes the highly regarded Levente Torma and Ákos Becher; both are experienced in advising clients from a wide range of sectors on the tax aspects of corporate restructurings, tax consulting issues and tax planning matters. It also has a strong track record in successfully representing clients in tax-related disputes.

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Partner Baker & McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law leverages its broad footprint to advise on the Hungarian aspects of global tax structuring mandates for multinational clients. It advised a US multinational technology company on the VAT consequences of its intention to enter the Hungarian market. Gergely Riszter has significant experience in advising on the tax implications of the establishment of various financing and licensing structures through Hungarian vehicles, as well as assisting with structuring considerations of Hungarian operations, including trans-border taxation matters. Tax litigation and transfer pricing disputes also feature in its recent caseload.

Jalsovszky's team is jointly led by managing partner Pál Jalsovszky, István Csővári and recently promoted partner Tamás Fehér. Alongside its leading position in the tax litigation sphere, the group's diverse caseload also includes advising a venture capital firm on the tax implications of setting up an investment fund, and advising on the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda's full-service tax practice covers tax litigation which is a key area of expertise for the group, as well as tax structuring and planning mandates. Péter Nagy and Orsolya Kovács are praised as 'exceptional'; Kovács has particular experience in handling tax litigation in the administrative courts.

Deloitte Legal Erdos and Partners Law Firm's Mihály Harcos regularly represents clients before the tax authority and before courts in tax controversy matters. The practice recently represented clients from the energy and manufacturing sectors in tax and transfer pricing disputes against the Hungarian Tax Authority.

KCG Partners Law Firm impresses with its 'professional knowledge, ideas and approach to solving issues'. Recent highlights include advising on VAT and corporate income tax matters, and advising on employment share schemes and the tax implications of employee transfers. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are singled out for their 'commitment to the highest professional standards and their strong client focus'.

Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal focuses on tax litigation relating to VAT, transfer pricing and trade tax. The group is representing WebMindLicenses in complex tax litigation proceedings. Managing partner Zoltán Várszegi and Dániel Kelemen jointly lead the team, which also includes Tibor Szabó.

Leveraging its strong contentious capabilities, Szecskay Attorneys at Law is often instructed in tax litigation; it also handles tax advisory and transactional matters. Recent highlights include advising on the tax aspects of PPF Group's acquisition of Telenor's telecoms assets and handling a tax dispute against the Hungarian Tax and Customs Authority. Róbert Dezső was made partner.

Wolf Theiss Faludi Erős Ügyvédi Iroda handles the tax aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings; it also has experience in VAT work, transfer pricing issues and tax litigation. The team recently advised Hemisphere International Properties on the tax aspects of the restructuring and sale of its real estate portfolio as well as providing tax structuring and stamp duty advice relating to the post-sale restructuring and refinancing. János Pásztor and Alexandra Tóth are the names to note.