Jalsovszky

About the firm: We are one of Budapest’s leading, independent business law firms. We are characterized by a business mindset and logical thinking, we look for solutions rather than creating legal problems. We communicate clearly and honestly. We do not regard law as a theoretical science, but as a framework for the fulfilment of business needs. We are a respected participant of the Hungarian legal environment and a long-term partner of numerous Hungarian and international clients.

Practice areas
Tax: Giving advice on tax matters is always an intellectual challenge. Perhaps this is why we like this field so much. We also enjoy that, amidst the dynamically changing tax rules we, too, need to continuously adapt and evolve. And few achievements can be as satisfying as successfully challenging a decision of the tax authority.

Banking and finance: A finance transaction, in our view, should not be a tussle between two opposing parties. After all, the bank and the borrower share a common aim: to establish a financing structure that helps to ensure the successful operation of the financed project, which in turn generates the funds to repay the loan. We keep this concept in our mind when upon drafting the documentation.

Mergers and acquisitions: M&A transactions have everything that makes legal work so fulfilling: creativity, precision, problem-solving, and – if and when the deal is closed – the thrill of success. We know that a ‘front page’ deal is usually the culmination of months of less publicised, but thorough and intensive work on our part.

Commercial law: It is a major source of pride for us that a growing number of clients are using us to take care of their everyday corporate law, labour law and intellectual property-related affairs. In these mandates we perform the routine legal works: preparing contracts, drafting opinions, conducting negotiations –the challenge lies rather in the diversity of the assignments.

Dispute resolution: There’s one thing all lawyers agree on: litigation is the top of legal work. While we relish and enjoy the challenge of litigation, as a matter of principle we only take on cases that we also believe in personally. In this way, whenever we win a lawsuit – beside the sense of success – we feel that we have also done something to make the world a better place.

Real estate: This is a practice that is easy to like, as the results are physically present, visible and tangible. We tend not to over complicate the matters with a rigid legalistic approach: if we raise a problem, it is certain that we are about to suggest a solution as well. Most real estate transactions also have tax implications: this is the area where we are most in our element.

Employment: As lawyers, we understand that dealing with human situations requires more than legal skills. Sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and empathy are at the core of our practice. We recognize that immigration issues have become a significant part of our lives, often leading to complex social issues that demand our attention and understanding.

Litigation: There’s one thing all lawyers agree on: litigation is the top of legal work. While we relish and enjoy the challenge of litigation, as a matter of principle we only take on cases that we also believe in personally. In this way, whenever we win a lawsuit – beside the sense of success – we feel that we have also done something to make the world a better place.

IP/IT, Data: Digitalization and accelerating technological developments are creating new challenges for legal work. We often have to interpret legislation created in an earlier technological environment. All of this requires a great deal of creativity, learning, and innovation in the work of advisers.

Pharmaceutical law: Pharmaceutical innovation is one of today’s most rapidly evolving sectors, with the regulatory environment adapting at a similar pace. Recent developments – most notably the COVID-19 pandemic – have highlighted that this field extends far beyond the boundaries of its industry: it is not merely about technological advancements, but also about systemic impacts that affect society. In such a strategically important area, genuine value can only be delivered through specialised expertise and in-depth legal knowledge.

White-collar crime: Even the most prudent business decisions can expose a company's managers, employees, or owners to criminal risks. The stakes in these cases are high, and the client needs support more than in any other area. This also makes us more responsible when handling such assignments.