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Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda

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Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda is a standout in competition law, representing clients before the Hungarian Competition Authority in cartel cases, merger control filings, unfair commercial practice matters and sectoral inquiries. The firm has a robust follow-on damages litigation practice and provides bespoke compliance programmes and training. Anna Turi, head of the practice, is a recognised expert in EU and competition law, frequently leading high-profile cases, including cartel and merger control proceedings, and excelling in antitrust damages litigation. Márk Kovács brings extensive experience in cartel damages litigation and consumer protection matters, further strengthening the team’s comprehensive service offering.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team finds innovative legal solutions to often tricky legal issues.’

  • ‘The team is capable of dealing even with the most challenging legal issues effectively while advancing the client's business interests.’

  • ‘Márk Kovács is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience in competition law across the board, but especially in the area of competition damages. He will reliably deliver sound and clear advice even on the most complex matters. We admire his pro-client approach, deep substantive knowledge, crystal-clear drafting style and his superior and often prescient judgment.'

  • 'Anna Turi is a very experienced legal professional who does her best to identify and implement workable solutions for the client. She can manage complex projects with ease. Being a great communicator, she is capable of explaining difficult matters in plain, non-legal language.’

  • ‘One of the few experienced and high-quality antitrust teams in Hungary.’

  • ‘Anna Turi is very responsive, careful and provides well thought through advice.’

  • ‘Schoenherr has excellent people taking care of competition issues in Hungary. They have vast experience and almost unlimited resources. They are always available.’

  • ‘Anna Turi has huge knowledge and is very practical. They focus on the main issues and are very responsive, quick and provide always excellent advice.’

Key clients

  • Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly: Daimler AG)
  • MANPOWER Munkaerő Szervezési Kft. (Manpower Hungary)
  • Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC
  • American Industrial Partners (AIP)
  • swisspor Holding AG, and its affiliate Swisspearl
  • Ceres Pharma
  • Carrier Global Corporation
  • PUMA
  • Mondi AG
  • Fressnapf Hungária Kft.
  • Expedia, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Manpower Hungary in an antitrust proceeding in Hungary and before the courts in the judicial review proceeding against the fine (HUF 1bn) imposed by the HCA (Hungarian Competition Authority).
  • Represents Mercedes-Benz Group AG in antitrust damages litigation proceedings in Hungary following the EU Commission's truck case.
  • Advised Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC on the acquisition of certain telecom and related companies (including Yettel Magyarország Zrt., one of Hungary's telecom operators) in the CEE region.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Márk Kovács
Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Turi

Other key lawyers

Márk Kovács