Dr Pál Szabó > Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

Noted particularly for its expertise in the financial sector, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda advises local and foreign financial institutions and private equity firms. The practice operates on a multi-jurisdictional and cross-departmental level; the team draws on the firm’s IP expertise to strengthen its position in technology-related M&A transactions and venture capital investments. Practice head Pál Szabó has almost 20 years’ experience in M&A transactions, including competitive auction bid processes and restructurings. Dániel Arányi, who made partner in May 2023, contributes to the team’s strength in the energy sector, assisting clients across the nuclear, oil and gas, and electricity fields. David Dederick specialises in international M&A. Barnabás Simon, who was promoted to senior associate in May 2023, has a diverse client base, including start-ups, multinationals and venture capital firms. In further team news, Dária Szabó was promoted to counsel in May 2023. Eszter Gál rounds out the roster of recommended practitioners.

From terminations and mass dismissals to internal policies and data handling, the employment team at Siegler Bird & Bird Ügyvédi Iroda advises on the full gamut of both individual and collective employment issues. The practice has strong cross-border capabilities, advising global companies with Hungarian subsidiaries on employee transfers and business immigration issues. The team’s established contentious practice handles labour disputes and litigation, as well as investigations and trade union matters. Practice head Zoltán Tarján is praised for his ‘outstanding problem-solving skills and pragmatic approach‘. Karim Laribi advises multinational companies on cross-border employment matters. As head of the firm’s corporate and M&A practice, Pál Szabó provides support with the employment aspects of significant transactions.