Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda utilises its global network to advise a range of clients, both lenders and borrowers, in commercial lending, project financing, private equity, and renewable energy projects. The team is jointly led by Melinda Pelikán, who handles financial construction and infrastructure projects, as well as the acquisition of regulated entities, while Gergely Szalóki, who joined the team last year, provides financial regulatory advice in the banking and insurance sectors, and handles regulatory aspects of market entry in Hungary. They are joined by László Lovas, who manages cross-border and domestic acquisitions, project financing and refinancing deals.
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- I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Gergely Szaloki for his exceptional guidance and support throughout my real estate investment in Budapest. His deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication made a complex process feel seamless. Gergely’s clarity, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients truly set him apart. I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor—his work was instrumental to the success of this venture.
- I’m incredibly grateful to the legal team for their outstanding support throughout my real estate investment in Budapest. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and deep local expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I felt confident and well-informed every step of the way—truly a top-tier experience.
- Gergely Szaloki is my main contact at Wolf Theiss. He goes above and beyond. He has a great understanding of the issues and offers practical, commercial advice on transactions. He is very responsive.
- I work with Wolf Theiss on structured finance and trade finance transactions. In my experience, Wolf Theiss provides practical advice for excellent value. They are extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. Wolf Theiss is my "go to" firm in Hungary.
- 'Their professionalism, attention to detail, and deep local expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I felt confident and well-informed every step of the way—truly a top-tier experience.'
- 'Gergely Szalóki demonstrates deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication made a complex process feel seamless. Gergely’s clarity, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients truly set him apart. I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor—his work was instrumental to the success of this venture.'
Key clients
- OTP Bank
- Bank of Communications
- UniCredit Bank
- Bank of America Corporation
- Accell Group
- Raiffeisen Bank International
- Budapest Airport
Work highlights
Advising the Lenders in connection with a sales transaction in which VINCI Airports and Corvinus purchased 100% of the shares of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport from a consortium of sellers composed of AviAlliance, Malton and CDPQ.
Advising a consortium of lenders on the successful recapitalisation of Accell Group, a European market leader in e-bikes and the second largest in bicycle parts and accessories.
Advising BNP Paribas Personal Finance Group on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary Magyar Cetelem Bank Zrt. to Cofidis, the consumer credit and personal loans subsidiary of banking group Credit Mutuel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
László Lovas
Practice head
Melinda Pelikán; Gergely Szalóki
Other key lawyers
László Lovas