CLM Bitai & Partners

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• Their professional expertise is extremely high, and they were able to immediately propose solutions to the issues that arose.
• The cooperation was smooth and efficient. We worked with professionally trained and experienced lawyers. Zsófia and her team thoroughly trained us for the legal proceedings.
• Her team combines strong technical expertise with a very pragmatic approach, which makes their advice both reliable and business-oriented. They are highly responsive and consistently deliver work of excellent quality, even under tight deadlines.
• Due to well-distributed tasks, people can concentrate on their own areas. The availability of colleagues enabled efficient work, and they were open to the knowledge of those working outside the office, which was essential for understanding the task.
• Zsófia Bitai brings a unique perspective to competition law, shaped by her experience both inside the Hungarian Competition Authority and as in-house counsel for multinational companies in Budapest and Berlin. This dual background gives her an insider's understanding of how regulators think, combined with a strong commercial sense of the challenges businesses face when navigating complex competition law risks. We have seen her bridge the gap between strict legal requirements and real-world commercial priorities with incredible skill. Having sat on both sides of the table, Zsófia anticipates regulatory approaches while ensuring business strategies remain competitive and compliant. Her international experience, particularly in Germany, further equips her to guide clients through cross-border matters and EU-level proceedings with ease. Colleagues and clients alike praise Dr. Zsófia Bitai for being approachable, business-minded, and a strong communicator who translates complex competition law concepts into clear, actionable advice. She also stands out as a team leader, fostering collaboration and mentoring younger lawyers, while maintaining close, trust-based relationships with clients. Overall, Zsófia is recognized as a highly effective competition lawyer: combining regulatory insight, multinational corporate experience, and a deep understanding of diverse industries to deliver advice that consistently adds value beyond the legal dimension. While Zsófia is a preeminent leader, the strength of the firm is truly a team effort. Dr. Sarolta Torma, Dr. Norbert Balogh, and Dr. Péter Koncz are all highly skilled professionals who consistently make a profound impact on the practice. Dr. Torma's expertise in data protection adds a critical synergistic advantage in digital market cases, while Dr. Balogh and Dr. Koncz have both proven to be indispensable assets, demonstrating exceptional analytical prowess and unwavering dedication in high-stakes matters. Their collective contributions ensure the firm's legal counsel is consistently of the highest caliber.
• We have had the privilege of working with CLM Bitai & Partners on a number of complex, cross-border matters, and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. What consistently sets this practice apart is their unique blend of strong technical knowledge of antitrust with a business-oriented approach. The team has extensive experience advising on merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance cases, consumer protection, and compliance programs, and is often sought out for its strong track record in the field. They are not only outstanding litigators but also trusted strategists who truly understand how competition law risks play out in day-to-day commercial decisions. A key differentiator that potential clients would want to know is the team's strengths in sector-specific expertise across industries such as FMCG, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, and insurance, where competition law issues are particularly complex and fast-evolving. This deep industry insight ensures that their advice is always relevant and ahead of the curve. Their collaborative style is another true differentiator. Compared with other firms, this practice works smoothly with corporate, regulatory, and dispute resolution colleagues to provide a truly integrated and seamless service. The lawyers are also highly international, frequently coordinating multijurisdictional or cross-border competition issues—something that global clients consistently highlight as a major advantage. As a member of the Grimaldi Alliance, CLM Bitai & Partners benefits from direct access to a network of more than 80 offices worldwide. This international platform allows the firm to seamlessly handle multijurisdictional and cross-border matters, offering clients coordinated and consistent advice across numerous jurisdictions. Dr. Zsófia Bitai’s active role within the Alliance’s international leadership committee further strengthens its ability to deliver integrated solutions to global clients facing complex competition law challenges.

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