Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda > Budapest, Hungary > Firm Profile
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda Offices
VACI UT 76
1133 BUDAPEST
Hungary
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda > The Legal 500 Rankings
Hungary > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda offers assistance with the range of M&A transactions, as well as providing corporate advisory services. The firm’s commercial, corporate and M&A practice has seen a recent surge in mandates related to the automotive industry and also has unique expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Kinga Hetényi leads the team, bringing over 25 years’ experience advising multinational clients across various sectors to her role. Adrián Menczelesz is adept at preparing due diligence reports and transactional documents, while associate Noémi Csiki specialises in corporate reorganisations. Zsófia Rideg and Áron Hegyi are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Kinga Hetényi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm as well as the lawyers are very professional, especially Kinga Hetényi, who is very experienced and good at understanding the client’s needs and solving problems for the client. This is the firm that we will continue to cooperate with, if there is any future chance.’
‘Provides fast, all-round solutions and advice in all areas of business.’
‘Fast, free of unnecessary hassle, covering all areas of business, providing solutions and advice.’
‘Kinga Hetényi is a superb transactional lawyer. He provides a strategic outlook at every milestone and gives a clear perspective on what steps can be expected from the other party, and how to respond to them. He combines legal knowledge with his vast business experience, which helps a lot to steer the transaction process in the right direction.‘
Key clients
Advent International
Carrier
Cargo-partner Group Holding AG
Emirates Telecommunications
GFK SE
Lechner Holding AG
Harps
Faerch
Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V.
Unicredit
Kontron
Airial Robotics
Salesianer
Tier Mobility
Volta Energy
Assa Abloy
Benteler
Eissmann
Delta Electronics
Standard Motors
Work highlights
- Advised Robert Bosch Investment Nederland on a transaction involving the acquisition of a minority share in Kazántrade in a share deal and a parallel asset deal, in which Bosch sold its Serbian thermotechnology business to the Serbian subsidiary of the Hungarian target company.
- Advised Carrier Global Corporation on its acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions.
- Advised Emirates Telecommunications Group Company on the acquisition of a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group’s assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia.
Hungary > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2
A recent increase in project financing mandates has seen the banking, finance and capital markets team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda frequently advising on the financing of solar power plants. The group assists both domestic and foreign clients, counting banks and private equity investment groups among its core clientele. Regulatory issues are another of the team’s areas of expertise. In February 2024, Gabor Pazsitka joined from CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners to act as the practice head. At the associate level, Noémi Csiki and Bálint Bodó are recommended; the former focuses on capital markets, advising on debt matters, such as restructurings and issuances.Practice head(s):
Gabor Pazsitka
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent team.’
Key clients
Pathlight Capital
ODDO BHF
Work highlights
- Advised Pathlight Capital on the structuring and implementation of the financing of a term loan available to Lumos Holdings US Acquisition under a New York law-governed credit agreement.
- Advised a German group of lenders – led by ODDO BHF – as well as the GLAS Trust Limited – appointed by the German group of lenders as security agent – on a financing provided for the acquisition of the Christian Koenen Group by Afinum.
Hungary > Competition Tier 2
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda’s expertise in competition law ranges from cartel investigations to compliance issues. The competition team continues to expand its diverse clientele, taking on new clients across the TMT, sports and logistics sectors. A recent increase in consumer protection cases has seen the team handle a growing number of related mandates before the HCA, and the group continues to be recognised for its established follow-on damages litigation expertise. ‘Excellent specialist’ and antitrust damages litigation expert Anna Turi leads the team, representing clients in merger control proceedings and unfair commercial practice cases. Márk Kovács is praised for his ‘brilliant legal mind and excellent judgment’.Practice head(s):
Anna Turi
Other key lawyers:
Márk Kovács; Christoph Haid
Testimonials
‘The team is highly experienced, competent and effective in providing top-notch legal services across the whole spectrum of competition law. A well-organised team which has been delivering great results to us tirelessly and reliably for almost a decade. They are great to work with.’
‘Márk Kovács is inarguably blessed with a brilliant legal mind and excellent judgment. Márk remains a modest and hard-working professional you can absolutely rely on. He commands superior analytical, research and drafting skills, allowing him to provide a great result even under heavy pressure and on rather short notice. His competence has long since passed the test of time and we cannot use words of praise that would be too great to thank him.’
‘Anna Turi has accompanied us on the Hungarian legal market for almost a decade now and has always delivered excellent results across the board. Her analytical skills and meticulous eye for detail often make a lot of difference. She manages her legal team effectively, keeping her colleagues motivated and clients satisfied. She fully deserves all the recognition she gets for her legal expertise and skills.’
‘Good English, efficient work and handling of the task.’
‘Great creative thinking in the area of competition law.’
‘They are quick, very flexible, experienced and have an excellent knowledge with a very professional way of handling issues.’
‘Anna Turi is a very passionate and excellent specialist and advises very pragmatically. She is also a very nice person.’
‘Christoph Haid is a very distinguished expert with vast experience.’
Key clients
Magna International Inc.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly: Daimler AG)
Robert Bosch Group
MANPOWER Munkaerő Szervezési Kft.
Getinge Group
Fressnapf Beteiligungs GmbH
Mondi AG
Pipelife Hungary Kft.
Work highlights
- Represented Manpower Hungary in antitrust proceedings before the HCA and in a judicial review before the Supreme Court concerning the fine imposed by the HCA.
- Advised Magna International on the acquisition of the active safety business of Veoneer.
- Represented Bosch in merger control proceedings related to the acquisition of shares in and joint control over Hungarian thermo-technology company Kazántrade.
Hungary > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The dispute resolution team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda regularly represents clients in civil, commercial and criminal cases, as well as handling enforcement proceedings and acting in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Kinga Hetényi and Alexandra Bognár jointly lead the team; the former‘s practice focuses on commercial and M&A litigation, while the latter oversees the white-collar crime offering.Practice head(s):
Kinga Hetényi; Alexandra Bognár
Testimonials
‘Quick responses, good understanding of the local law and peculiarities of local proceedings.’
‘Alexandra Bognár is very responsive and approachable, excellent in communicating with non-legal colleagues, quick grasp of the respective business, good advice on strategy.’
‘Fast responsiveness.’
‘Schoenherr did very careful investigation and they recognised legal issues which I was not aware of.’
‘They were very transparent with feedback and advice. They are very reliable business partners.’
Key clients
Apple
Daimler AG
STAPPERT
Augimount Logistika
Swiss International Air Lines
EPTA
Geismar
Premium Leisure Invest AG (PLI)
Elektronikai Hulladékhasznosító Kft
Andritz
Airial Robotics GmbH and Airial Robotics Kft
NLB Bank
Vermeer Baltic ÖÜ
Brussels Airlines
Work highlights
- Representing Apple in various commercial litigations.
- Representing Swiss International Air Lines in various court and administrative cases.
- Representation VOLTA in various commercial disputes.
Hungary > Projects and energy Tier 2
As well as assisting with development of PV power plants and industrial facilities, the projects and energy team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda actively advises on projects relating to business parks and logistics centres. László Krüpl leads the real estate and construction practice, advising on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, as well as greenfield investments, and has built up his roster of both domestic and international clients over more than 15 years. The arrival of senior associate Gergely Horváth from Erdos • Partners in May 2022 strengthened the firm’s renewables offering.Practice head(s):
Gergely Horváth; László Krüpl
Testimonials
‘Their professional accuracy is outstanding.’
‘Very direct working relationship, dynamic attitude, fast and efficient teamwork.’
Key clients
European Commission
Shanghai Electric Power Co. Ltd (SEP)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
MET Group
SpaceX (Starlink Ltd)
ID Energy Group
Volta
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP –
Uniper
Work highlights
- Assisted the European Commission with the development of European hydrogen infrastructure, advising on regulations in 12 jurisdictions with regard to existing hydrogen-permitting regimes.
- Advised Shanghai Electric Power on its full acquisition of a PV project portfolio, with a total capacity of 150MW (AC)/200MW (DC) in Northeast Hungary.
- Advising the Hungarian subsidiaries of MET Group on the development of various PV power plant projects in Hungary with an aggregate capacity exceeding 150MW.
Hungary > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Expanding its client base across the energy, hotel, office and logistics sectors, the real estate and construction team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda has noted an increase in greenfield projects. The practice works in tandem with other teams at the firm to provide clients with broad expertise, ranging from advice on share and asset deals, to assistance with lease negotiations and representation in real estate litigation. The team’s construction advice covers building law matters and turnkey construction projects. With over 16 years’ experience, practice head László Krüpl focuses on real estate acquisitions and energy projects. Adrián Menczelesz handles development and construction agreements and brings particular experience in M&A transactions to the group.Practice head(s):
László Krüpl
Other key lawyers:
Adrián Menczelesz; Viktória Magyar
Testimonials
‘László Krüpl is our trusted advisor and a rare talent amongst the real estate lawyers in Hungary. He is able to get the commercially important aspects and bring the deal to the finish line.’
‘We haved worked with Schoenherr Hungary for many years. They provide a good service, very quick reaction time. Within the team there are several people, and they can assist us with Hungarian real estate-related legal matters. We are very satisfied with them.’
‘László Krüpl is our trusted advisor. Besides him, Adrián Menczelesz and Viktória Magyar are the names to note.’
‘This law firm is a very helpful and collaborative team. They meet deadlines in an excellent way and are also able to think progressively in favour of the client’s needs.’
‘This team, especially László Krüpl, provide very professional and helpful support. He is very intelligent, an excellent negotiator and supportive professional, who can explain legal matters for us so we dodn’t get lost in the legal terms but understand the business perspective of the wording.’
‘László Krüpl was our contact who supported us. During the whole process, he was always available and constructive. Very professional and pragmatic. During the negotiation he was fully representing our interest and was several times suggesting compromises which made the whole negotiation highly effective.’
‘Very impressive that they can closely work together with our legal team, overcome the time difference and provide every deliverable on time. Their team has a deep understanding of the Hungarian renewable sector, and always thinks of the client’s interest first.’
‘László Krüpl is very professional and dedicated to the work. Good at communication with client and negotiation with the counterparty.’
Key clients
Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd. (SEP)
OTP Real Estate Fund
IDBC Hungary
GLD Invest Group
MET Group and MET Renewables AG
Kinnarps AB
ADR Logistics Kft.
Nufarm SAS
Volta
B&B Hotels
Fressnapf Hungária Kft.
Territory GmbH
Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG
List Group
I+D Energias
Private Client Fiduciary Corporation
Avison Young
Schott Hungary
Work highlights
- Advised Shanghai Electric Power on its full acquisition of five project companies developing a PV project with a total capacity of 200MW in Northeast Hungary.
- Advised IDBC Hungary on securing its new headquarters in the Duna Tower through a lease agreement with GTC.
- Representing ADR Logistics in is lease dispute with M7 concerning a logistics lease of around 20,000 square metres in Gyál.
Hungary > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
With a diverse roster of national and international clients, the data protection and privacy team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda covers GDPR compliance projects, data protection audits and the implementation of policies. In addition to his promotion to managing partner of the Hungarian office in April 2023, practice head Dániel Gera brings almost 20 years’ experience to the team, and is noted for advising on privacy issues in the workplace. Dorottya Gindl advises on HR-related data processing, and Aron Hegyi focuses on data security in the workplace.Practice head(s):
Dániel Gera
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Absolute knowledge of all! No information has ever escaped their attention.’
‘The “can-do/will-do” attitude – I can always count on them no matter the time of the day, or the complexity of the issue.’
Key clients
Geberit
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company
European Union Intellectual Property Office
Apple Inc.
BMW Vertriebs GmbH
Cargoe GmbH & Co KG Magyarországi Fióktelepe
Fressnapf-Hungária Kft.
B&B Hotels
Flixbus
Robert Bosch GmbH
Work highlights
- Assists Fressnapf Hungary with the data protection aspects of its promotions and sales activities.
- Assisting Geberit Hungary with various data protection issues, including GDPR audits, document retention periods, data processing prospectuses, employee share schemes and reviews of the internal GDPR software.
- Advised B&B Hotels Hungary on setting up its internal regulations relating to data processing activities and also on the establishment of internal processes.
Hungary > Employment Tier 3
Four pillars make up the core practice of the employment team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda: transactional support, day-to-day advice, standalone employment-related projects, and litigation. The team continues to expand its international client base, advising on global restructurings and M&A transactions. With almost 20 years’ experience, Dániel Gera leads the team and assists new entrants to the Hungarian market with employment matters, from compliance to internal reorganisations and terminations. Dorottya Gindl specialises on the crossover between employment law and data protection, advising on the handling of HR-related data, while Dóra Halmosi represents labour and employment clients in disputes. Ákos Kovács is active on workforce agency and general contractual matters.Practice head(s):
Dániel Gera
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Exceptional knowledge, detail oriented.’
‘Absolutely phenomenal people! ’
‘Quick, reachable, good expert knowledge.’
‘Service oriented and customer-focused mindset, flexible, business-friendly solutions, very good availability.’
‘Reliable team with excellent professional knowledge and availability, always keeping to deadlines, easy to work and keep contact with them.’
‘Dániel Gera is a trustworthy lawyer with excellent professional knowledge. Our company can permanently rely on him and his team. Quick response time, full-scope answers and flexible thinking characterise them.’
Key clients
Fressnapf Hungária Kft.
Heidelberg Magyarország Kft.
Globalization partners
B&B Hotels Hungary Kft
Avaya Magyarország Kft.
Tesla, Inc
Aqwise – Wise Water Technologies Limited
Monster Beverage Corporation
Uniper Hungary Kft.
Work highlights
- Instructed as the general legal counsel to Fressnapf Hungária and its group, advising on all legal matters related to operations and to the new company FN|MZ International Business Services.
- Advising Heidelberger Druckmaschinen and its Hungarian subsidiary on general employment matters.
- Advising B&B Hotels Hungary on all employment and HR matters related to the operation of its first hotel, including employment contracts, modifications, terminations, internal policies and employee data privacy matters.
Hungary > Intellectual property Tier 3
Supporting clients with issues from protection strategy to trade mark and design registration, the team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda boasts expertise in a wide range of IP matters. The IP practice’s cross-border reach sees the team assist with registrations on a national, EU-wide and global basis. Practice head Márk Kovács has experience across patents, copyrights and domain names, and is noted for providing expert brand protection and IP litigation strategies.Practice head(s):
Márk Kovács
Testimonials
‘I work with Márk Kovács and value his swift responses and good work results.’
Key clients
Wolters Kluwer Hungary Kft.
S. Spitz GmbH
OMV Downstream GmbH
HARIBO Holding GmbH & Co. KG
NZK Productions Inc., Warner Bros. Television Group
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&)
Work highlights
- Advising a major pharmaceuticals manufacturer on various issues related to different pharmaceutical patents registered in Hungary.
- Advised NZK Productions/Warner Bros Entertainment on the local production of the The Bachelor series, including general guidance on IP rights in Hungary and in the EU and various copyright-related issues regarding the filming of the Hungarian scenes of the show.
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda > Firm Profile
The firm: Schoenherr Hungary was established in 2008 when a well-established team of experienced legal professionals joined the Schoenherr network in order to benefit from Schoenherr’s strong position in the CEE/SEE region. The management of that team was taken over in 2010, and has been led since then by Kinga Hetényi. The main practice areas are: corporate/M&A, competition, banking and finance, real estate and labour law.
Areas of practice: Schoenherr Hungary has a long track record of representing foreign investors, mainly in acquisitions and greenfield investments, corporate, employment law, merger control filings and other competition matters such as cartel proceedings (before the authority and court) and dawn raids, consumer protection matters, finance and insolvency matters as well as real estate transactional mandates, construction and development, including large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Additionally, the team advises numerous sizeable corporate clients on an ongoing basis on issues such as general corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, real estate and employment law. The office serves numerous international and domestic clients in the automotive, retail, banking, insurance, energy, food, technology and pharma sectors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate/M&A | Kinga Hetényi | k.hetenyi@schoenherr.eu | |
Banking and finance/capital markets | Gergely Szalóki | g.szaloki@schoenherr.eu | |
Competition/EU | Anna Turi | a.turi@schoenherr.eu | |
Data protection | Daniel Gera | d.gera@schoenherr.eu | |
Data protection | Dorottya Gindl | d.gindl@schoenherr.eu | |
Labour and employment | Dániel Gera | d.gera@schoenherr.eu | |
Litigation, arbitration | Kinga Hetényi | k.hetenyi@schoenherr.eu | |
Litigation, arbitration | Alexandra Bognár | a.bognar@schoenherr.eu | |
Regulatory | Gergely Horváth | g.szaloki@schoenherr.eu | |
IP | Kinga Hetényi | k.hetenyi@schoenherr.eu | |
IP | Márk Kovács | m.kovacs@schoenherr.eu | |
Insolvency and restructuring | Kinga Hetényi | k.hetenyi@schoenherr.eu | |
Insolvency and restructuring | Gergely Szalóki | g.szaloki@schoenherr.eu | |
Insurance | Gergely Szalóki | g.szaloki@schoenherr.eu | |
Compliance and white-collar crime | Kinga Hetényi | k.hetenyi@schoenherr.eu | |
Compliance and white-collar crime | Alexandra Bognár | a.bognar@schoenherr.eu | |
Healthcare and Life Sciences | Daniel Gera | d.gear@schoenherr.eu | |
Real estate | László Krüpl | l.kruepl@schoenherr.eu |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Alexandra Bognár | Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
Dániel Gera | Office Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Kinga Hetényi | Partner | View Profile | |
Gergely Horváth | Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
László Krüpl | Local Partner | View Profile | |
Gergely Szalóki | Local Partner | View Profile | |
Anna Turi | Counsel | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 300+ At this office : 17Languages
English French German HungarianMemberships
Schoenherr Rechtsanwälte (Schoenherr Attorneys at Law)Other
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Schoenherr Hungary regards education as a focus of its CSR activities. We are committed to the future of the legal profession and actively contribute to the development of legal training in Hungary. Through a comprehensive internship programme in cooperation with universities and student alliances, our lawyers deliver university guest lectures with the aim of providing future lawyers with practical knowledge and skills.
Another significant issue that our firm is resolute to combat is the lack of education of underprivileged children. Through one of our initiatives, we have undertaken the task to boost the technological offering of schools to local students, by providing them with IT-related equipment including computers, laptops and monitors. Our partnership with Heliopolis the ‘Every Child is Precious’ Foundation further supports our aim to support disadvantaged young people in accessing foreign language learning opportunities and sick children in receiving better healthcare.
We vigorously encourage our lawyers to participate in pro bono projects which make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Recently, we organised employment law training primarily for non-profit organisations in the western-Hungarian region, through PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law.
Our firm participates in various charity events. We are enthusiastic supporters of the annual CEE Legal Matters Budapest Law Firm Bowling Challenge with the proceeds donated to the winning team’s charity of choice, and we are actively engaged in expanding our CSR initiatives.
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