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KCG Partners Law Firm
H-1052 Budapest
Türr István street 9. 2nd floor
Hungary

Hungary > Tax Tier 1

At KCG Partners Law Firm, the tax team saw a recent increase in mandates with cross-border elements, with asset and wealth management also standing out as a new focus area for the practice. Certified tax advisor Gabriella Gálik leads the tax team alongside Eszter Kamocsay-Berta, who regularly advises multinational clients on the cross-border tax aspects of large transactions and international mobility-related tax matters. Senior tax advisor Bálint Zsoldos’ main practice focuses on indirect taxes and tax procedures, but his wide-ranging expertise also spans tax planning and tax compliance relating to both local and cross-border transactions. Krisztián Királyvölgyi plays a key role in handling the firm’s wealth management portfolio.

Practice head(s):

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta; Gabriella Gálik

Testimonials

‘In the team you will meet only with top educated high-class professionals with an excellent sense of problem solving. Collaboration with rapid reactions!’

‘KCG Partners is a law firm with international connections and a focus on meeting client needs.’

‘Krisztián Királyvölgyi is a precise, reliable lawyer with extensive experience in tax law.’

‘KCG Partners is a leading law firm with a strong reputation – deservedly so – for providing its clients with high-quality and applicable legal advice. The firm’s lawyers have extensive experience in a wide range of taxation, tax structuring and tax administration issues. Their lawyers are always responsive and they take the time to understand our specific needs and provide us with tailor-made solutions.’

‘Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik are brilliant lawyers. They can easily see through complex issues and come up with practicable solutions. Bálint Zsoldos is a very pragmatic tax expert with a background from both the business and tax authority side. He understands not just the tax technical aspects but the business implications of the transactions and communicates complex tax matters plainly.’

‘The practitioners are always professionally prepared. They help our work with proactive solutions in individual projects and topics. Cooperation is treated as a priority; individual questions are answered quickly.’

‘Based on my past experience, KCG Partners is one of the best prepared and proactive law firms I have ever worked with and definitely the best value for money. Their professional knowledge, ideas and approach toward solving issues have always impressed me and that is why I have chosen them as a business partner. That said, I am very satisfied with their services from both professional and personal perspective.’

‘My main point of contact is Gabriella Gálik whom I consider a brilliant lawyer and who is helpful and smart. It is not quite common to meet such an enthusiastic lawyer, who is well prepared from a professional point of view, who strives to provide the highest standard even under a lot of pressure and to come up with a solution that is beneficial for the client.’

Key clients

OTP Bank

Pastor Valorem Private Foundation

LEGO

Deltaplast

Imex International

Hungary > Employment Tier 2

With a recent influx of new clients, the employment team at KCG Partners Law Firm saw an increase in mandates related to international mobility issues and the relocation of employees. The practice handles a variety of contentious matters, and is also involved in collective redundancies and large-scale reorganisations. Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi jointly lead the group; with over 20 years’ experience in employment law, the former is experienced in the establishment and operation of ESOP programs, while the latter brings extensive knowledge of employee data processing to the team. Borbála Maglai, who joined the team from Lohn Law Firm in April 2023, brings employment and immigration litigation experience to the firm. Eszter Ila-Horváth focuses on TUPE laws, terminations and data protection issues.

Practice head(s):

Levente Csengery; Rita Párkányi

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Always responsive and innovative in relation to new challenges. ’

‘Trying to understand the core of the problem and focusing on solutions which are best for the situation and for the client. ’

‘The team is very effective and they focus on the actual needs of the client. They deliver exceptional legal service with their problem-solving approach and in-depth knowlegde of employment law matters.’

‘Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi have extensive experience in employment law disputes. Borbála Maglai and Eszter Ila-Horváth are also very professional and approachable.’

‘I have a long-standing professional relationship with KCG and have many compliments for Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi. What they have achieved so far is more than words can say. Together, they have built a one-of-a kind employment team on the Hungarian market, dealing with high-profile cases. Borbála Maglai and Eszter Ila-Horváth have also proved their problem-solving, client-oriented approach. I can always trust in the quality of their work.’

Key clients

OTP Bank

LEGO

Deltaplast Kft.

Mediroyal Kft

BimTech Engineering

Hungary > Projects and energy Tier 3

Industrial developments and constructions, including greenfield and brownfield investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors, are the main focus of the projects and energy team at KCG Partners Law Firm. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik jointly lead the team, and garner high praise from clients. Lídia Süveges brings expertise in project and infrastructure contracts to the group, while Dénes Glavatity is involved in local and international automotive, pharmaceutical and military projects.

Practice head(s):

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta; Gabriella Gálik

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Strong construction experience.’

‘Strong verbally and in writing. Punctual, reacting fast. Strong in collaboration.’

‘Exceptional market and industry knowledge. Have long served us as project advisors.’

‘Open, fast and reliable communication is a key strength of the firm. Impressive internal organisation of their resources to provide the best legal services. Flexibility and business mindset in all aspects of their operation.’

‘Gabriella Gálik is an outstanding legal professional and a highly respected and trusted partner in our business operations.’

‘The firm has a team of highly ethical, competent and dedicated business lawyers. We worked together on high-profile, cross-border transactions. We truly enjoyed working with them.’

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik can be singled out for their commitment to the highest professional standards and their strong client focus.’

Key clients

LEGO

Deltaplast

Deutsche Invest Mittelstand GmbH (DiCapital)

Hungary > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Greenfield and brownfield developments are a key focus for the real estate and construction team at KCG Partners Law Firm. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik co-lead the team; the former handles large-scale industrial developments on behalf of both Hungarian and multinational real estate and construction clients, while the latter has particular expertise in corporate real estate transactions. Leveraging his extensive experience in the construction industry, Dénes Glavatity handles construction management and projects. Lídia Süveges has expertise in land acquisition related to investment projects, from due diligence to transfer agreements.

Practice head(s):

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta; Gabriella Gálik

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘My relationship with the law firm is mainly focused on construction law. In my long-term experience, now more than 10 years, the law firm is extremely well prepared in the field of construction law, and the disputes that arise are handled with great professionalism and experience, and very quickly. They are quick to understand the disputes that arise and are always able to advise on how to bring them to a conclusion as quickly and successfully as possible.’

‘I have had the opportunity to get to know the firm’s capabilities in the area of real estate law, where they work professionally and quickly, with a very high level of professionalism. This high level of professionalism is also recognised by the parties on the other side, which is perhaps the highest recognition that can be achieved.’

‘Key advantages over other law firms: high level of professionalism and expertise, high experience, speed of work, perfect quality of work, good communication, quick understanding of the task, willingness to compromise, good risk management. These qualities may be present in isolation or in combination in other law firms, but to have all of them at the same time is very rare.’

‘Members of the team have been trained in international law firms and have brought with them into this practice a strong work ethic and a focus on excellence. At the same time, being a Hungarian law firm with strong international connections, their contact with clients is more client-friendly than that experienced at international law firms.’

‘Gabriella Gálik and Eszter Kamocsay-Berta have a deep understanding and thorough experience not only in real estate matters, but also in the corporate and M&A sector. This enabled them recently to provide complex legal services to a client, leading to the successful completion of the deal under extremely tight deadlines and quickly-changing client needs.’

‘Lídia Süveges and Dénes Glavatity complement each other perfectly and provide a great foundation for the work of the whole team. It cannot be emphasised enough that Dénes is also a structural engineer, thus his knowledge is not limited to the legal aspects of real estate matters, and he is also an expert of the technical aspects of such matters, and he can quickly overview and pick the topics to be regulated in real estate contracts.’

‘Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is a tireless managing partner of KCG Partners with great managing skills, and expert knowledge in the field of transactional and tax law. Very pro-active and pleasant to work with. Gabriella Gálik is an experienced partner in real estate and corporate restructuring, very practical and excellent in communication.’

‘Lídia Süveges provided very clear instructions and proficient English communication during our work on the drafting of collateral documentation.’

Key clients

LEGO

Deltaplast

Deutsche Invest Mittelstand GmbH (DiCapital)

BIMTech Engineering

Hungary > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

The commercial, corporate and M&A team at KCG Partners Law Firm advises on a range of mandates, including corporate and tax restructurings. Given its cross-border capabilities, the practice is regularly involved with acquisitions of multinational companies. Eszter Kamocsay-Berta has over 20 years’ experience in M&A, restructurings and investment transactions, and leads the team alongside Gabriella Gálik, a certified tax advisor. Rita Párkányi advises on the establishment of private companies and debt recovery procedures. Krisztián Királyvölgyi is another active member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Eszter Kamocsay-Berta; Gabriella Gálik

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They possess deep expertise and specialisation in different areas of law. They are well-versed in the intricacies of their practice areas, keeping up with the latest legal developments and trends.’

‘We are in contact with Eszter Kamocsay-Berta, who has an excellent knowledge of our problems and always solves them in an efficient manner; that is why we always go back to her, since her deep understanding saves us a tremendous amount of time and effort.’

‘Krisztián Királyvölgyi has an excellent understanding of client issues and challenges. He has exceptional experience in wealth management and ESOP.’

‘Krisztián Királyvölgyi has become a key member regarding our corporate transactions and wealth management, he is accurate, competent and very efficient. Proactive handling, flexibly availability.’

‘Rita Párkányi is very responsive and client oriented.’

‘My main point of contact is Gabriella Gálik, whom I consider a brilliant lawyer and who is helpful and smart. It is not common to meet such an enthusiastic lawyer, who is well prepared from a professional point of view, who strives to provide the highest standard even under a lot of pressure and to come up with a solution that is beneficial for the client.’

‘Eszter Kamocsay-Berta and Gabriella Gálik have been working together for more than 15 years, therefore, they can deal with any matter with extreme efficiency and professionalism. Rita Párkányi and Lídia Süveges form a harmonic team with Eszter and Gabriella, and the four of them can handle any commercial, corporate and M&A matter no matter how complex the case is.’

‘Eszter Kamocsay-Berta is a tireless managing partner of KCG partners with great managing skills, and expert knowledge in the field of transactional and tax law. Very pro-active and pleasant to work with. Gabriella Gálik, an experienced partner in real estate and corporate restructuring, is very practical and excellent in communication.’

Key clients

LEGO

OTP Bank

Pastor Valorem Private Foundation

Edelmann GmbH

Deltaplast

Deutsche Invest Mittelstand GmbH

Association of the French Government Scholars

BIMTech

Hungary > Dispute resolution Tier 4

KCG Partners Law Firm‘s dispute resolution team, led by Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi, covers banking, real estate, IP and insolvency disputes. The practice also noted a recent increase in immigration and international mobility cases. Bálint Éberhardt 'throws himself into investigating and pursuing all the cases'. Eszter Ila-Horváth specialises in employment-related disputes, and the addition of Borbála Maglai from Lohn Law Firm in April 2023 further strengthened the team’s employment litigation practice.

Practice head(s):

Levente Csengery; Rita Párkányi

Testimonials

‘KCG Partners’ team comprises of excellent lawyers, that provide full-fledged legal service to their clients. On the one hand their legal expertise in unquestionable, that was demonstrated in many cases. On the other hand, their attitude toward clients is unique. They are handling cases with a delicate approach and also put off so much weight from our shoulders when it comes to dispute resolution.’

‘Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi are senior strategic thinkers at KCG Partners. They have been advising us for several years and represented us in various cases. Bálint Éberhardt is a young lawyer at their side, who also takes a lion’s share of the work, providing practical suggestions and a youthful dynamism to legal representation.’

‘The team has a unique blend of experience, passion, and relentless pursuit of innovation which forms the basis of their distinctiveness. They are a team of outstanding lawyers who provide us ongoing legal advice on dispute resolution. Their young and dynamic team is ready to solve any situation we face. I feel that client satisfaction is their top priority.’

‘Levente Csengery’s strategic prowess is unparalleled, and he possesses the remarkable ability to foresee legal trends and anticipate client needs. With his calm and competent approach, he successfully represents his clients’ interests in heightened situations.’

‘Rita Párkányi brings great knowledge and agility to solving problems. Her in-depth experience and keen insights have come in handy in many situations both inside and outside the courtroom.’

‘Bálint Éberhardt, as a junior lawyer, throws himself into investigating and pursuing all the cases with youthful vigour. He is always available and can present difficult and complex legal problems in a simple and digestible way.’

‘I work closely with Levente Csengery and Rita Párkányi, but have more and more contacts with junior lawyers as well, such as Bálint Éberhardt and Borbála Maglai. I have a long-standing professional relationship with KCG and have many complimets for Rita and Levente. What they have achieved so far is more than words. They together have built a one-of-a kind dispute team on the Hungarian market dealing with high-profile cases. Bálint and Borbála have also proved their litigation skills and problem-solving approach.’

‘They are striving for settlement in all of the disputes, however when the need arises, they are fighting for their client’s right with all of their power.’

Key clients

LEGO

SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français)

Lepény Food

Deltaplast

KCG Partners Law Firm is a business law firm supported by strong litigation and tax advisory capabilities. The firm combines the efficiency and economy of an elite local law firm with the in-depth knowledge of a global firm.

Over the last decades, we have established a strong reputation for the work we do. We have market leading practices in employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), industrial property development, employment, tax and regulatory/compliance.

Our clients are complex organizations with pressing legal issues that frequently challenge not only their businesses but also their entire industries. Dealing with these issues oftentimes leads to a drain on corporate resources.

We help our clients conserve these resources and generate value for their organizations by applying a collaborative approach aimed at jointly uncovering the most efficient path to tackling their issues.

Our clients receive support across their full-business life-cycle, from strategy formulation to value delivery. They involve us at all levels of their organizations, from the boardroom to their production fields.

We are proud that 90% of our work comes from repeat business and referrals, and 85% of our clients have used our services more than once. This is the result of our strategic choices to avoid over commitment, and prefer quality over quantity.

In addition to our own team, our clients are afforded immediate access to a carefully selected set of law firms to address their regional and international legal needs around the world.

KCG Partners is a member of Ally Law, a global legal network of 71 law firms and 2,800 lawyers in 46 countries. Ally Law is committed to delivering high quality and responsive services, local business intelligence and value with global depth and reach.

Department Name Email Telephone
Projects and Energy Eszter Kamocsay-Berta eszter.kamocsay-berta@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
M&A / Investments Eszter Kamocsay-Berta eszter.kamocsay-berta@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Eszter Kamocsay-Berta eszter.kamocsay-berta@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Financial Regulatory and capital markets Eszter Kamocsay-Berta eszter.kamocsay-berta@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Tax Consulting Services Eszter Kamocsay-Berta eszter.kamocsay-berta@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
M&A / Investments Gabriella Gálik gabriella.galik@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Industrial Development Gabriella Gálik gabriella.galik@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Tax Consulting Services Gabriella Gálik gabriella.galik@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Real Estate Gabriella Gálik gabriella.galik@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Global Mobilisation Gabriella Gálik gabriella.galik@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Emloyment Rita Párkányi rita.parkanyi@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Dispute Resolution Rita Párkányi rita.parkanyi@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
IT/Data Protection Rita Párkányi rita.parkanyi@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Global Mobilisation Rita Párkányi rita.parkanyi@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Levente Csengery levente.csengery@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Employment Levente Csengery levente.csengery@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Financial Regulatory and capital markets Levente Csengery levente.csengery@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Dispute Resolution Levente Csengery levente.csengery@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Capital markets Blaise Pásztory blaise.pasztory@kcgpartners.com +36 1 30 131 30
Photo Name Position Profile
Levente Csengery photo Dr Levente Csengery Founding Partner
Gabriella Gálik photo Dr Gabriella Gálik Founding Partner
Eszter Kamocsay-Berta photo Dr Eszter Kamocsay-Berta Founding and Managing Partner
Rita Párkányi photo Dr Rita Párkányi Founding Partner
Blaise Pasztory photo Mr Blaise Pasztory Partner
Number of partners : 5
Number of other lawyers : 10
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