Ádám Máttyus > Lakatos, Köves and Partners > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

Lakatos, Köves and Partners continues to be a force in the marketplace, leveraging the experience of its team to advise financial institutions, domestic businesses and major multi-national corporates (including Vodafone) on high-value, cross-border transactions. With a client roster spanning such sectors as life sciences, energy, telecoms and the automotive industry, the practice’s full offering covers matters ranging from multi-jurisdictional M&A, restructurings and insolvencies to greenfield projects, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The group is led by Iván Sólyom, an expert in M&A and competition law; Ádám Máttyus, who brings strength to compliance and energy-related mandates; and Richard Lock, who assists with a wide range of investment transactions. Key names include real estate sector specialist Viktória Szilágyi; and Pál Rahóty, who provides regulatory finance experience. Kornél Dirner and Nóra Szigeti are other names to note.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners primarily advise multinational clients on market entry, ongoing operations and exits in Hungary. The firm has increasingly handled energy projects, advising on solar, wind and geothermal renewable projects, as well as regulatory matters like capacity tenders and corporate power purchase agreements. The team also provides counsel on real estate projects, social infrastructure, transportation, logistics, aviation, investment protection and litigation. Co-head Ádám Máttyus offers two decades of experience in regulated sectors like energy, while Viktória Szilágyi, promoted to partner in 2024, focuses on international M&A and renewable energy projects. Attila Ungár leads the real estate practice, ensuring comprehensive support across diverse industries.