Wolf Theiss Faludi Ügyvédi Iroda advise large multinational companies and local market players on state aid, merger control, and general antitrust issues as well as the implementation of compliance programmes. Practice head János Tóth advises on cartel investigations, dawn raids, and enforcement of private damages. Lajos Wallacher handles unfair commercial practices and advertising law, while Norbert Bálint specialises in power plant construction and litigation proceedings. Another key team members is Peter Ihasz.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- 4iG Group
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
Advising BNP Paribas Personal Finance Group on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary Magyar Cetelem Bank Zrt. to Cofidis, the consumer credit and personal loans subsidiary of banking group Credit Mutuel, including adding on foreign direct investment and merger control approvals.
Advising DIGI Távközlési és Szolgáltató Kft., a telecommunications subsidiary of 4iG Group, on acquiring the Hungarian satellite customer base of Canal+, branded as Direct One.
Practice head
János Tóth
Other key lawyers
Lajos Wallacher; Norbert Bálint