Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda represents domestic and international banks, alongside other lenders, in relation to financial transactions, as well as advising borrowing in relation to the financing of oil and gas projects in Hungary. The team are also called to assist with complex syndicated and cross-border financing matters. Practice head Péter Horvai-Hillenbrand brings over 20 years of experience to the team, advising on complex financial transactions, with particular experience in energy financing and syndicated deals. Gergely Szécsényi handles high-value deals, including cross-border financing.
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- 'What truly sets them apart is their unwavering dedication to client service, deep industry knowledge, and collaborative approach to solving complex legal challenges.'
- 'Gergely Szécsényi impresses with his responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to work seamlessly across jurisdictions.'
- 'Peter Horvai-Hillenbrand consistently brings strategic clarity to complex matters.'
- 'The individuals in the team stand out is their combination of professionalism, humility, and a genuine commitment to client success.'
- 'The firm has an exceptional network of cross-border legal offices, allowing them to handle international matters with confidence and efficiency.'
- I’ve had the privilege of working with this team, and what truly sets them apart is their unwavering dedication to client service, deep industry knowledge, and collaborative approach to solving complex legal challenges. Potential clients should know that the firm has an exceptional network of cross-border legal offices, allowing them to handle international matters with confidence and efficiency that few others can match.
Key clients
- CIB Bank
- EXIM Bank
- HUSA (MSZKSZ)
- UniCredit Bank
- Delirest Magyarorzsag KFT
- CMC Europe
- Electron Holding
- WKW Group
- Joyson Saftey Systems
- VHK ZRT.
- ZFP Realitny Fond
- CitiBank Europe PLC
Work highlights
Advised HUSA on the financing of the purchase of the special gas reserves of Hungary through a syndicated facility agreement with a banking consortium and the amendments and extension of such financing (ticket size above EUR 2bn).
Assisted the CIB Bank Zrt. in the financing of a major Budapest-based company in an amount exceeding HUF 4bn.
Advised Electron Holding Zrt.'s project company, Electron Bridge Kft., in a project consisting of four solar power plants with a total capacity of 15MW, which it plans to finance from three main sources: its own resources, commercial bank loans and a €6.3m investment from the Széchenyi Funds (Széchenyi Alapok).
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Practice head
Peter Horvai-Hillenbrand
Other key lawyers
Gergely Szécsényi