LYNX provides territorial coverage across Central and Eastern Europe, advising mid-cap M&A deals with an increase in distressed M&A and intra-group restructuring work for a range of industry clients. The team is led by Jan. Burmeister, who advises on transnational M&A deals, and investment arbitration. Richárd Bódis is an expert in greenfield and brownfield projects, while Gábor Jánoshalmi specialises in distressed M&A processes, assisting clients with restructuring and insolvency matters. Another key member is Bertalan Molnár, who advises on the acquisition of semi- to fully developed - projects in the renewable sector.
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Testimonials
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- In addition to what has already been mentioned above, there is a very friendly, open, and fair approach to communication with clients, billing, etc.
- Richard is very professional and full of attention.
- Excellent professionals, prompt and precise response, wide range of up-to-date knowledge.
- The best law firm for Eastern Europe has a good mix of lawyers from the original countries mixed with lawyers from Germany. They have offices in the most important countries in Eastern Europe. Cross-knowledge is used among the different offices; for example, if specific life science knowledge is needed in Budapest, the colleagues ask their counterparts in the other offices.
- Great communication and knowledge of the local market and culture. Very helpful in negotiation in an unknown culture.
- Excellent professionals, prompt and precise response, wide range of up-to-date knowledge.
Key clients
- AlZink Öntvénygyártó Kft.
- AviAlliance
- Forvia Group
- Marquard & Bahls, MB Energy Kft.
- Rituals
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Prec-cast
- Petrolsped
Work highlights
Advised AviAlliance, the majority seller in the sale of BUD Airport to the Hungarian state.
Advised catworkx, a TIMETOACT member and Atlassian partner in the EMEA region, on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in EverIT Kft., a Hungarian company specialising in Atlassian-based software solutions and IT services.
Supported the restructuring of Prec-Cast Öntödei Kft., a Hungarian automotive supplier.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jan Burmeister
Other key lawyers
Richárd Bódis; Gábor Jánoshalmi; Bertalan Molnár
