Partos & Noblet in co-operation with Hogan Lovells International LLP standalone competition law practice is highly regarded for its comprehensive expertise, advising clients across all areas of competition law, including merger control structuring and filings, high-profile cartel cases and multi-disciplinary matters involving the EU and regulatory advice. The practice benefits from seamless collaboration with other Hogan Lovells offices, forming cross-border teams for complex mandates. The team is led by Ákos Kovách, who regularly advises major international companies on significant cases and boasts extensive competition law expertise. András Multas provides valuable support on mergers, cartels and unfair commercial practices, representing clients effectively in both court and administrative proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Competition law and merger control are the areas in which their team is exceptional.’
‘Ákos Kovách is a knowledgeable and client-focused expert on competition law. I would recommend him. He is persistent and precise both before courts and the competition authorities.’
‘Proactive approach in terms of strategy, including good knowledge of the market, key players and different stages of the proceedings before the competition authority.’
‘Akos Kovach is an excellent expert, proactive and pragmatic and a solution-maker.’
‘Ákos Kovách is a well-trained competition lawyer with years of experience.’
‘The team stands out for its professionalism, good communication and the ability to present information on time and in a clear manner.’
‘Ákos Kovách stands out for his exceptional professional background in the competition legislation, excellent knowledge and experience in the field, but also for his quick availability and response to clients' requests.’
‘Ákos Kovách is a very good competition lawyer with solid knowledge.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas Personal Finance
- TI Fluid Systems
- MEDIREX
- Tom Market
- Pek-Snack
- GymBeam
- NEPI Rockcastle
- Yves Rocher
- Magyar Cetelem Bank
- AMC Networks
Work highlights
Advising BNP Paribas Personal Finance as the shareholder of Magyar Cetelem Bank in relation to the merger control proceedings of a major transaction on the Hungarian banking market.
Advising 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.
Advising and representing GymBeam, a sports nutrition and nutrition supplements manufacturer and distributor in Central and Eastern Europe, in relation to an investigation conducted by the Hungarian Competition Authority in Hungary for their market behaviour and alleged misleading practices.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ákos Kovách
Other key lawyers
András Multas