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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- We have especially valued the clarity and conciseness of Dr. Ákos Kovách's legal opinions, as well as his readiness to engage in strategic discussions rather than confining himself to purely technical points.
- I appreciate responsibility and also quick answers.
- Very well prepared, responsive, and professional team. Everyone knows their role, excellently led by Dr. Ákos Kovách.
- The practice has a wide range of areas covered with professional knowledge; therefore, clients can be served across different legal matters. Responses come in a timely manner, and communication is very clear in conducting legal cases, information flow, or in joint planning with clients.
- Experience, rationality, and dedication.
- Ákos Kovách is a well-known figure in the competition law market; he is experienced and thorough.
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.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ákos Kovách
Other key lawyers
András Multas