Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients on a range of merger control, regulatory advice, competition compliance, and cartel cases. Practice head Ákos Kovách focuses on merger control and complex cartel cases. András Multas represents clients in court and administrative proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very well-prepared, responsive and professional team. Everyone knows their role, excellently led by Ákos Kovách.'
- 'Responses come in a timely manner and communication is is very clear in conducting legal cases, information flow or in joint planning with clients.'
- 'Ákos Kovách is a trusted adviser in competition law, combining technical expertise with a practical, approachable style. He has guided us through sensitive antitrust and regulatory matters with precision, and is equally effective in translating complex rules into clear, usable guidance for business teams.'
- 'We value their accessibility, responsiveness, and ability to navigate complex matters with precision while keeping commercial priorities in focus.'
- 'The team stands out for combining deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach that consistently delivers results.'
- 'The team is organised and experienced. Customers can always expect honest and in-time answers.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas Personal Finance
- VAJDA-PAPÍR
- MEDIREX
- Tom Market
- Pek-Snack
- GymBeam
- NEPI Rockcastle
- Yves Rocher
- Railtrans
- AMC Networks
Work highlights
Advised BNP Paribas Personal Finance as the shareholder of Magyar Cetelem Bank in relation to a heavyweight merger control case on the Hungarian banking market.
Advised GymBeam in relation to an investigation conducted by the HCA in Hungary for their market behaviour, competition compliance and alleged misleading practices.
Advised MEDIREX, a Hungarian medical device distributor company in ongoing court procedures (in front of the Curia, the Hungarian Supreme Court) initiated based on the judicial review request submitted against the decision adopted by the Hungarian Competition Authority for alleged cartel in public procurement procedures.
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Practice head
Ákos Kovách
Other key lawyers
András Multas