Péter Lakatos > Lakatos, Köves and Partners > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

With diverse expertise which spans investment, M&A and employment litigation, as well as damages cases and healthcare sector-related claims, the dispute resolution team at Lakatos, Köves and Partners receives instruction from a varied client base that includes both national and international clients. The practice has been involved in cases before the Constitutional Court of Hungary, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. Balázs Fazakas, Péter Lakatos and Péter Köves lead the group; Fazakas bring ten years’ experience in front of Hungarian and international courts and arbitration forums to the role, Köves is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, and Lakatos is an expert in the TMT sector. Sára Darnót is involved in international commercial arbitration and Gabriella Szabó has experience representing both corporate clients and government agencies. Adrienn Mándoki is another name to note. In March 2024, Viktor Jéger joined the team from Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners supports an extensive list of multinational telecoms clients throughout their entire lifecycle, from network agreements to regulatory matters, and from to permitting issues and litigation. The TMT team noted a recent increase of activity within the telecoms sector, supporting new entrants as well as advising existing players on transactional work. The firm also fields a dedicated unfair commercial practices and consumer protection sub-practice. TMT expert Péter Lakatos leads the team alongside Iván Sólyom, who takes a lead role in the team’s compliance, licensing and contentious matters, as well as advising on data protection and e-commerce mandates. As members of the firm’s corporate team, Nóra Szigeti and György Tóth provide support on relevant M&A transactions, drawing on cross-practice as well as cross-border expertise.