Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP covers a full array of M&A deals on the international and Hungarian market, utilising their cross-border capabilities in the CEE region. The team is jointly led by Christopher Noblet, who handles multi-jurisdictional transactions with a focus on real estate corporate M&A matters for international investors, Sándor Békési who handles domestic and regional M&A work, and Ákos Kovách. They are joined by Gábor Kószó, who advises on regulatory issues and business restructuring.
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Testimonials
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- Sándor Békési has excellent negotiation skills both in English and Hungarian. His project management skills also stand out: he foresaw and let us know what and when is required, which always made us capable of managing the transaction timeline. Gábor Kószó, a senior associate of the firm, stands out for his precision and timely performance, which made both signing and closing exceptionally smooth.
- I have the experience of working with partner Sándor Békési and his team. I felt that Sándor and a competent member of the team were always available to us and responded in a speedy and competent manner. Sándor has a very good understanding of both the commercial and legal aspects of transactions, which gave a lot of comfort to us as clients. The team as a whole works well under exceptional project management, which made both signing and closing exceptionally smooth. Regarding billing, they managed expectations well while always highlighting if a task was out of scope and the related additional fees. The firm uses helpful M&A technology tools.
- ‘Akos Kovac is a pragmatic, problem solver, and stable.’
Key clients
- Auchan Retail International
- MOL
- PTC
- Group of investors
- Alstom Transport
- Rhodius
- CES Energy Solutions
- Oriens
- Sun Life
- myPOS
- WING
Work highlights
Advised PTC in relation to the acquisition of IncQuery Group, being a digital engineering service provider in the EEA region.
Advised Hungarian oil and gas company MOL on the sale of its 49% stake in Eneos MOL Synthetic Rubber to Japan-based Eneos Materials Corporation.
Advised Auchan Retail International together with Hogan Lovells’ Paris office in relation to the sale of its controlling shareholding in Auchan Hungary, the retail chain, on the Hungarian market, to Indotek Group and creation of the legal framework of a future cooperation with the buyer.
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.
Gábor Kószó
Practice head
Christopher Noblet; Sándor Békési; Ákos Kovách
Other key lawyers
Gábor Kószó