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

The team at Lakatos, Köves and Partners remains a leader in dispute resolution matters, bringing expertise to representing financial institutions and Hungarian domestic and multinational corporates (including Mars) in complex litigation, international arbitration, in investigations and before the Constitutional Court of Hungary, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. With a client base spanning such sectors as real estate, food, construction, energy, electronics, IT and agriculture, the group’s full offering covers corporate and M&A-related litigation, tax litigation, employment disputes, insurance litigation, healthcare disputes and insolvency matters. The practice is led by experienced litigator and ICC-qualified arbitrator Balázs Fazakas; Péter Lakatos, an expert in telecoms, media and tech matters; and founding partner and seasoned litigator and arbitrator Péter Köves. Other key figures include Gabriella Szabó, a specialist in project finance matters, PPP projects and public procurement; Adrienn Mándoki, who displays expertise in competition matters; and Viktor Jéger, who arrived in March 2024 from Nagy és Trócsányi Ügyvédi Iroda, and who handles energy, real estate and regulatory disputes.

Lakatos, Köves and Partners is a leading advisor to clients in the telecoms, media and tech sectors, with a strong focus on multinationals. The firm has notable expertise in guiding new market entrants through the setup of operations and supporting incumbents across fixed, mobile and broadcast telecom sectors. With extensive experience in transactions and regulatory matters, the team has expanded its focus to the online space. Co-head Péter Lakatos is a seasoned litigator and a prominent figure in the telecoms sector, while co-head Iván Sólyom brings over 25 years of experience in TMT law, advising on regulatory, corporate and litigation issues. Nóra Szigeti is recognised for her expertise in telecom regulatory matters and regularly represents clients before the national telecom authority.