The team at Dentons act in high growth sectors, including energy and healthcare, combining cross-border deals with local market insight to successfully advise domestic founders, global corporates, private equity, and infrastructure funds. Co-head Anita Horváth handles complex transaction in M&A and joint venture deals in the renewable energy sector, while Rob Irving advises venture capital shareholders in technology companies, and the sale of energy companies. Kamran Pirani works across CEE deals, providing comprehensive legal support during the acquisition process, and János Csáki assists on a range of M&A matters, with a focus on energy projects. Other key names include Sebastian Ishiguro and Frantisek Ordódy.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dentons’ Budapest M&A team - what stands out most is their combination of deep local knowledge and global reach. They really understand the Hungarian and CEE markets, but they also leverage Dentons’ international network to navigate complex, cross-border deals efficiently.'
- 'Working with Anita Horváth, János Csáki, and Frantisek Ordódy has been a standout experience.'
- 'They seamlessly integrated legal advice with strategic and financial guidance, making even complicated transactions feel straightforward. Their collaborative approach, openness to innovative solutions make them not just technically strong, but also easy and confident to work with.'
- 'Frantisek Ordódy adds real depth to the team with his sharp analytical thinking and calm, solution-focused approach, which brings a sense of reassurance even during high-pressure moments.'
- 'János Csáki has a remarkable eye for detail and a deep command of both local and cross-border legal issues, and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and provide practical solutions has been invaluable.'
- 'Anita Horváth brings exceptional strategic insight and a keen understanding of complex M&A transactions, combined with a pragmatic approach that makes navigating complicated deals feel much more manageable. She’s incredibly responsive and anticipates potential issues before they arise.'
Key clients
- Infracapital
- INVENIO Partners
- Photoneo Brightpick Group
- Guri Enterprises BV
- Gerry Rausnitz
- AFFIDEA BV
- Adastra Group SE
- CPI Property Group
- Algbra Group Limited
- ib vogt GmbH
Work highlights
Represented Infracapital in the sale of Duon, a Polish energy group specializing in supplying network and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and comprehensive energy solutions, to an energy company owned by the Czech group, Creditas.
Represented Photoneo Brightpick Group, a Slovakia-based technology company and its founders, seed capital and venture capital shareholders, in connection with the auction sale of its industrial 3D vision, AI-powered automation solutions and robotic intelligence software business.
Advised the Hungarian affiliate of ib vogt GmbH, a Berlin-based solar energy company with a strong global network, in connection with the auction sale of its subsidiary holding rights to a developing a solar power plant project in Ballószög, Hungary, with an aggregate capacity of 66 MW (AC).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Anita Horváth; Rob Irving
Other key lawyers
Kamran Pirani; János Csáki; Sebastian Ishiguro; Frantisek Ordódy