The competition team at Schoenherr Hetényi Ügyvédi Iroda advises on merger control, cartel cases, unfair commercial practice, and sectoral inquiries initiated by the Hungarian Competition Authority. Unique to the practice, they also offer an extensive follow-on damages litigation practice. Anna Turi, practice head, brings extensive experience in antitrust and competition litigation, and handles competition compliance and dawn raid training. She is joined by Márk Kovács, who has experience in trade mark and design laws, including complex brand protection and IP litigation strategies.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Schoenherr team finds pragmatic solutions to unusual questions concerning Hungarian antitrust law.'
- 'The team around Anna Turi and Mark Kovacs is great. They are super responsive and our go-to counsel in Hungary. They are a great pleasure to work with. The team has a wealth of experience and is a safe pair of hands.'
- 'Quick understanding of the task. Responsive and high level of knowledge. Anna Turi skilled and easy to work with.'
- 'Very experienced lawyers, pragmatic approach, high quality of legal advice.'
- 'Anna Turi and Márk Kovács have been a stable guarantee of the highest level of professionalism and legal erudition in all areas of competition law, including cartels and cartel prevention, complex merger notifications, state aid and cartel damages proceedings.'
- 'They are always on top of things and maintain the best possible quality of services even under heavy pressure and difficult circumstances. Impeccable organisation, time-management, responsiveness and language skills are the team's trade mark.'
Key clients
- Viterra Hungary Kft.
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA / Mutares Group
- Foxconn Interconnect Technology GmbH
- Red Bull Hungária Kft
- Mercury Pharma Group Limited
- Teraplast
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- MANPOWER Munkaerő Szervezési Kft.
- Fressnapf Hungária Kft.
- Expedia, Inc.
- Lindab AB
Work highlights
Represented Manpower Hungary in the antitrust proceeding in Hungary and before the courts in the judicial review proceeding against the fine (HUF 1bn) imposed by the Hungarian Competition Authority.
Representing Mercedes-Benz Group AG in antitrust damages litigation proceedings in Hungary following the EU Commission's case.
Advised Viterra during the divestment of the Hungarian subsidiaries which have been offered as a remedy to the European Commission in the transaction of the sale of Viterra Limited by Bunge Global SA.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Márk Kovács
Practice head
Anna Turi
Other key lawyers
Márk Kovács