Ms Anita Horváth > Dentons > Budapest, Hungary > Lawyer Profile

Characterised by its strong international reach, the commercial, corporate and M&A team at Dentons represents regional and European clients, across the SEE region and at a global level. The group’s diverse client base spans various industries, including the TMT, energy and life sciences sectors. As an experienced M&A partner, Rob Irving was appointed co-head of the firm’s Europe corporate and M&A team in March 2022, and now leads the team alongside Anita Horváth, who advises on both domestic and cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. Following his recent promotion to senior associate, Sebastian Ishiguro continues to advise on cross-border transactions. János Csáki has a strong track record in the private equity space. Kamran Pirani was promoted to counsel in April 2023.

Project financings and transactions are key areas of expertise for the projects and energy team at Dentons. The group’s broad knowledge spans nuclear energy, water and wastewater management, infrastructure and construction, and the team is also well versed in renewable energy regulation. Anita Horváth is noted for her extensive experience in M&A transactions within the energy sector. Nóra Ordódy-Nagy is a key contact for advice on green and ESG-related finance. Emőke Kovács has specialised knowledge of issues pertaining to the electricity and gas industry, including trading and distribution. János Csáki has recently increased his focus on PV power projects. Eszter Zádori takes a lead role on renewable energy PPAs, while Henriett Fekete advises on relevant regulatory matters and commercial issues.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, the employment team at Dentons has supported clients with immigration advice and wage subsidiary schemes. More broadly, the practice handles contentious and non-contentious matters, on both an individual and collective basis, from employment agreements to large-scale dismissals and labour disputes. E-commerce has been a recent area of increased focus and the team’s multinational client base includes companies from the automotive, logistics and manufacturing sectors. Practice head Anita Horváth focuses on the employment aspects of M&A transactions.