CERHA HEMPEL Dezso & Partners covers the full array of complex antitrust and merger cases, as well as compliance matters. The team is jointly led by Tamàs Polauf, who specialises in Hungarian and international competition and commercial law, and Márton Kocsis, who is active in all fields of regulatory law. They are joined by Boglárka Priskin who prepares legal advice in unfair trade and antitrust matters.
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- Marton and his team have shown a great understanding of our needs and an ability to deliver in a very short timeframe not only very practical advice and high-quality legal work in complex and atypical instructions but also to come up with complementary actions of high strategic value. This is exactly the type of support we need from firms we work with. We have tried a number of other firms locally before but have now found our go-to firm for future matters.
- The team is particularly large, comprising two partners, two attorneys, and two junior attorneys. This is especially useful when we need quick assistance with complex matters. They have in-depth knowledge of consumer protection, competition law, data protection, and other regulatory issues, so we always receive prompt, practical advice. We really appreciate the distinctly business-minded approach of the entire practice, which means they have a thorough knowledge of the law but also primarily support our specific business objectives. Their easy-going and friendly communication style makes our working relationship truly smooth.
- I worked with Dr. Márton Kocsis, Dr. Tamás Polauf, and Dr. Anna Pintér. In addition to their high level of professional knowledge, all three showed exceptional courtesy and helpfulness.
- The team is friendly, very responsive, and provides good support.
- Our primary contact at the firm is Boglárka Priskin, a senior lawyer. She is one of the most reliable lawyers we have ever worked with. She is not only an outstanding expert in Hungarian consumer protection law, but also always available, providing quick, easy-to-understand advice on any questions that may arise. She has unique knowledge of the legal environment and market relating to the advertising of dietary supplements and cosmetics, and supports our operations almost daily. Márton Kocsis, the leading partner of the practice group, also advises on consumer protection and the more complex legal aspects of regulatory and business strategy decisions. Márton's outstanding industry and legal expertise is invaluable to us. Tamás Polauf, the firm's managing partner, is also a valuable team member with over 20 years' experience as a lawyer and manager in transactions, complex commercial law issues, and strategic legal matters. We always greatly value his advice.
- Recently I worked with Boglarka Priskin. She is very conscientious and quick with her responses. She always gives a very detailed answer.
Key clients
- OTP Bank Plc.
- PHOENIX Group
- Duna Group
- Alza Group
- CCC Group
- Knauf Insulation Ltd.
- HERVIS Magyarország Ltd.
- Starbucks
- Green Factory sp. z o.o.
- Bolt operations OÜ
- Hungarian Association of Grain Processors, Feed Manufacturers and Traders
- Bitpanda GmbH
Work highlights
Advising Phoenix Group on various competition law issues during its daily operation and representing Phoenix in an overall sectoral competition supervision proceeding before the Hungarian Competition Authority.
Provides competition law advice to OTP Bank Plc. in the CEE region, to ensure compliance with Hungarian and EU competition law (e.g. in tender procedures).
Advises Duna Aszfalt, a civil engineering construction company on the CEE market, on competition law matters in connection with various transactions, including the preparation of merger notifications, clean team agreements, and other related documentation.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tamás Polauf; Márton Kocsis
Other key lawyers
Boglárka Priskin