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Hungary > Dispute resolution Tier 1

The DAF trucks cartel case has been a key focus for the dispute resolution team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law. The team is also increasing its arbitration presence, participating in proceedings before the Arbitration Court attached to the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The team works on an international level, with a client base that spans multiple jurisdictions. Practice head Miklós Boronkay is handling the DAF trucks cartel follow-on litigation cases both in Hungary and before the CJEU. ‘Exceptionally qualified and great arbitrator‘ András Szecskay continues to be an active senior member of the team. György Wellmann handles both domestic and international litigation and arbitration cases.

Hungary > Employment Tier 1

Szecskay Attorneys at Law‘s ‘excellent and deep knowledge‘ of labour law saw the employment team continue to support clients in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, advising on the employee aspects of reorganisations and related regulations. The group fields an established contentious practice, spanning breaches of contract and damages claims. Zoltán Balázs Kovács took over as practice head, following the departure of Hédi Bozsonyik to Bozsonyik-Fodor in March 2023. Kovács’ expertise encompasses the full range of employment law issues, in particular relevant data protection matters.  Judit Szórádi, who works with both Hungarian and foreign clients on local and cross-border employment matters, strengthens the team’s international offering. Adrienn Tar supports clients with their day-to-day operations, while Katalin Grósz focuses on employment litigation. Emil Szabó, Máté Kiss, Dániel Bihary, Viktória Cseh and Bence Molnár are also key names to note.

Hungary > Intellectual property Tier 1

The IP team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law supports clients with the gamut of relevant mandates, from portfolio creation, through audits, to enforcement proceedings and disputes. The team boasts an established patent litigation practice, particularly in relation to the pharmaceutical industry. Gusztáv Bacher , who specialises in contentious work, leads the team, and András Szecskay remains another go-to choice for patent litigation. Gábor Faludi is an expert in industrial property and copyright law, while Gábor Faludi Junior brings additional expertise in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and beauty industries to the group.

Hungary > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

With a strong borrower and lender practice, the banking and finance team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law advises banks and financial institutions, as well as corporate borrowers. The group advises on Hungarian financial and investment service regulations and covers all types of disputes within the banking, financial markets and regulatory fields. Katalin Szecskay heads the team, and her practice spans the full range of transactional work, from project finance to real estate, acquisition and corporate finance. Gergely Benyó advises on workouts and restructurings, while Bence Molnár brings extensive corporate and M&A experience to the team. János Vajda handles dispute resolution within the banking sector and Judit Szórádi is an expert in regulatory banking matters. Judit Budai heads the capital markets practice, advising investment banks, and providing international lending institutions with transactional advice on bond issues and equity offerings.

Hungary > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

With the addition of clients across the automotive and hotel industries, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law continues to expand its diverse roster. The team has a strong track record in the technology sector, advising both investors and start-ups. With 20 years’ experience in M&A transactions, practice co-head Orsolya Görgényi ‘not afraid to roll up her sleeves’, focusing on privatisation deals and inbound investments. Advising clients across the DACH region, Sándor Németh co-leads alongside Görgényi, bringing niche expertise in the life sciences space, as well as in wealth management and trusts, to the team. Adrienn Tar further bolsters the team’s international reach, taking a leading role in cross-border M&A transactions, while Judit Budai regularly advises start-ups on corporate structuring.

Hungary > Competition Tier 2

Pan-European mandates make up a significant portion of the competition team’s caseload at Szecskay Attorneys at Law; the practice has a strong track record in cross-border merger control filings and represents clients in both national and international courts, including the CJEU. Practice head Anikó Keller regularly represents clients before the HCA in cartel investigations and other competition infringement cases, alongside János Vajda, who regularly acts in cartel appeals. Sam MacMahon Baldwin brings a 'highly knowledgeable' approach to a breadth of antitrust cases, and Miklós Boronkay regularly takes a lead role in follow-on damages litigation. Bence Molnár leads on much of the group’s merger control work, while Gábor Faludi Junior typically advises on consumer protection matters.

Hungary > Tax Tier 2

Róbert Dezső leads the tax team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law, with a successful track record representing clients in tax and customs litigation against the relevant Hungarian authority. The group’s advice on business-related tax law is particularly sought after, and the team assists clients with acquisitions, restructurings and the establishment of operations in Hungary. As part of the firm’s German desk, Dezső assists the group’s German-speaking clients with their tax-related matters, regularly working with clients from the real estate, technology and energy sectors.

Hungary > TMT Tier 2

Fielding a diverse client base, the TMT team at Szecskay Attorneys at Law advises telecoms and software companies and digital platforms, as well as artists, writers and designers. The practice covers both transactional and contentious work within the sector, as well as offering related IP advice. Gusztáv Bacher takes a lead role in M&A transactions concerning technology companies and heads up the team alongside Anikó Keller, whose knowledge of telecoms and media law makes her well positioned to advise TMT clients on compliance. György Wellmann is active in dispute resolution on behalf on TMT clients, while Gábor Faludi Junior specialises in advertising and marketing matters.

Hungary > Projects and energy Tier 3

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.

Hungary > Real estate and construction Tier 3

A recent increase in property sales characterised the workload of Szecskay Attorneys at Law’s real estate team, which is well versed in assisting clients with issues ranging from due diligence to zoning and property-related environmental issues. The practice is adept at handling sale and purchase, design and contractor, and lease agreements. The team's know-how covers various asset classes, including industrial real estate, hotels, offices and retail sites. Patrick Tausz and Attila Jásdi jointly head up the team, advising a diverse list of domestic and international companies on high-value real estate transactions.