Dr Ákos Fehérváry > Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

Powered by the bench strength of the Baker McKenzie global network (74 offices across 45 countries), Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law remains a leader in the practice space, assisting domestic and multinational corporates involved in high-value, cross-border M&A and reorganisations, carve-outs and spin-off projections. The firm’s client roster spans sectors ranging from energy, IT and agriculture to media, hospitality and tech. The group is led by Ákos Fehérváry, an expert in M&A and employment law. Former team co-head Ines Radmilovic was promoted to senior counsel in July 2024 and advises on tech acquisitions and reorganisations. Other key figures include energy sector specialist Dániel Orosz and Ferenc Dávid, who handles M&A automotive, pharma and tech matters.

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law’s extensive network of projects and energy lawyers offers comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle, from structuring to financing and implementation. The firm’s expertise spans emerging and developed markets, serving sponsors, developers, lenders and governments across sectors such as oil and gas, power, renewables and infrastructure. Co-head Ákos Fehérváry specialises in advising Chinese investors in Hungary and CEE, Benedek Kovács focuses on large construction and greenfield projects, and József Vági excels in project and acquisition financing within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Hegymegi-Barakonyi and Fehérváry Baker&McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law’s expertise spans restructuring and redundancies, collective employment, workforce redesign, data privacy and compensation and benefits. Renowned for its strength in compliance, internal investigations and litigation, the group offers end-to-end support, from initial assessments to court representation. The practice is particularly adept in industrial relations, especially within the automotive, IT, energy and pharmaceutical sectors, and is at the forefront of advising on emerging challenges such as the integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Team head Ákos Fehérváry leads strategic workforce initiatives, guiding multinational corporations through business transfers, restructurings and sensitive employment issues, with significant M&A expertise. Nóra Óváry-Papp advises on employment establishment, executive terminations and mass redundancies, while Ferenc Dávid specialises in the employment aspects of large-scale M&A and corporate reorganisations.