Péter Zalai > Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

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 team at Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal advises financial institutions and domestic and multinational corporates on M&A, restructurings, company transformations, due diligence and daily corporate matters. The practice’s active client base spans sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals, transport and retail to media, forestry and food and beverages. The group is led by six partners: Zoltán Várszegi, Tibor Szabó, Dóra Horváth, Dániel Kelemen, Eszter Gally and Péter Zalai. Várszegi and Horváth specialises in the establishment of Hungarian subsidiaries. Kelemen manages cross-border restructurings and mergers. Dalma Dudás and János Faragó are also key names to note.

The competition practice at Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal handles a broad spectrum of matters, from unfair market practices to merger control and cartel defence, with a strong focus on compliance advisory. The team has recently gained prominence for its work in high-profile cartel cases before Hungarian and European courts. Co-heads László Réti and Péter Zalai bring decades of experience, excelling in antitrust, sector-specific regulation and compliance. Zsófia Straubinger adds significant expertise in competition, advertising and consumer protection law.

Réti, Várszegi and Partners PwC Legal have recently focused on renewable energy, ESG investments and niche regulatory projects within the energy sector. The firm’s seamless collaboration across service lines ensures a holistic approach to regulatory consulting, renewables and corporate reorganisations. Co-head Zoltán Várszegi is a seasoned expert in the energy market, while co-head Péter Zalai specialises in regulated industries, with a focus on green transition areas such as sustainability, circular economy and battery regulations. János Faragó adds depth with experience in energy law transactions, including network access agreements and due diligence for thermal power plants and wind farms.