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

Dentons remains a powerhouse in the marketplace, pairing the bench strength of its global network (over 160 locations in over 80 countries worldwide) with the expertise of its team to advise financial institutions and domestic and international corporates on high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters. Displaying particular strength in energy and healthcare, the practice’s robust client roster spans sectors ranging from manufacturing, software and real estate to tech, IT and chemicals. The team is headed by M&A experts Rob Irving, who brings extensive private equity experience, and Anita Horváth, who specialises in energy mandates. Other key figures include equity specialists Kamran Pirani, Sebastian Ishiguroa and János Csáki; and Frantisek Ordódy. Ákos Mátés-Lányi departed the firm in January 2025.

Dentons stands out for its robust focus on infrastructure, energy and project finance, offering a transactional edge across various sectors. The firm’s energy team excels in regulatory and transactional matters, including wholesale market transactions, renewable and nuclear energy, and municipal water and wastewater management. The team benefits from seamless collaboration with experts in environment, public procurement and real estate. Led by Anita Horváth, a specialist in complex domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in energy, the group also features Eszter Zádori, an experienced advisor on renewable projects, and Henriett Fekete, who is adept in regulatory and commercial matters for renewable industry clients.

The Dentons employment team advises an international client base on a full spectrum of workforce-related issues, including contentious and non-contentious matters. Known for expertise in employment agreements, executive contracts, terminations and the employment aspects of transactions, the team supports clients in growing and managing operations. Anita Horváth leads with notable experience in employment-related M&A matters, while Gábor Göndös brings over two decades of expertise, excelling in workforce reductions, succession planning and negotiations with unions and work councils.