Dentons' competition team brings extensive experience to advise clients on vertical restraints, abuse of dominance, state aid, and unfair commercial practices. The team also assist with transactional work related to competition law and audits. Tünde Gönczöl represents clients before the Hungarian Competition Authority, while fellow co-head István Réczicza advises on market competition disputes. Other key team members include Áron Károlyi-Szabó, who assists with cartel cases and internal investigations, while Lóránt Teleki works across all competition and antitrust investigations.
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Testimonials
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- Tünde Gönczöl is a very knowledgeable lawyer. We have been working together for years now. There is no question to which she would be unable to provide a business-minded satisfactory response.
- The individuals I work with at Dentons are exceptional in both their legal acumen and interpersonal skills. They are not only knowledgeable but also approachable and solution-oriented. What I value most is their ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner, which greatly supports decision-making. Stand-out partners include Tünde Gönczöl and Áron Károlyi-Szabó, who consistently demonstrate strategic foresight and a deep understanding of competition law. Associates (Lóránt Teleki) are equally impressive—well-prepared, diligent, and proactive in managing matters. Compared to competitors, Dentons’ professionals are more engaged and client-focused, making collaboration smooth and productive.
- Dentons’ Competition practice stands out for its deep expertise, responsiveness, and strategic insight. The team combines strong legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach, which makes them highly effective in complex regulatory environments. What sets them apart is their ability to tailor advice to the specific needs of our industry, always considering both legal and business implications. Clients would appreciate the team’s collaborative mindset and their commitment to delivering clear, actionable guidance. Compared to other firms, Dentons offers a more integrated and forward-thinking service, often anticipating regulatory changes and helping us prepare proactively.
- The legal team knows our company, the industry, and market trends perfectly.
- This team is our main team of competition lawyers in Hungary. Their expertise is complex, covering different subjects, including abuse of dominance, but also consumer law matters. We trust their advice and we heavily rely on their stewardship.
- Tunde is heading this great team, and her work is impressive in all regards. We trust her advice, and we can notice her expertise in different industries and during her work for the authority. We particularly enjoyed working with Lorant, who is raising the team's expectations.
Key clients
- BASF SE
- Nestlé S.A.
- Essity AB
- Porsche Hungaria
- Porsche Inter Auto Hungaria Kft.
- Extreme Digital-eMAG Kft.
- Nike
- Dreher
- Ardian France
- Wallis Asset Management Group
Work highlights
Advising Nestlé on multiple strategic competition law matters, including vertical agreements and abuse of dominance questions.
Assisting eMAG in complex risk assessments related to its commercial operations, compliance trainings, transaction-related advice and representation before authorities including litigation.
Advising Porsche Hungaria on vertical and horizontal aspects of competition law and unfair competition issues, such as misleading advertising.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tünde Gönczöl; István Réczicza
Other key lawyers
Áron Károlyi-Szabó; Lóránt Teleki