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Central and Eastern Europe Teams 2018

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With some of the world’s best known brands in its portfolio including Guinness, Smirnoff and Ciroc, global alcoholic drinks producer Diageo has a worldwide presence including notable operations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company’s Hungarian legal team – led by Gábor Kukovecz in his capacity of chief legal counsel – contains over 11 lawyers who combine to provide full coverage and mitigation of legal and compliance risks that concern Diageo’s business affairs in the country. Renowned as a function that dispenses advice well-aligned with the company’s multi-jurisdictional projects and cross-border transactions in the region, the team is particularly praised for its aptitude and focus when dealing with a number of commercial litigation portfolio and regulatory matters.

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