Szecskay Attorneys at Law has developed a wide dispute resolution practice, including construction disputes, truck cartel damages, and arbitration work. Co-head Andras Szecskay is noted for his international and domestic litigation and arbitration work, with experience in IP disputes. Fellow co-head Miklós Boronkay represents clients in real estate, commercial, corporate, and tax disputes alongside competition matters. Other key team members include György Wellmann, who focuses on dispute resolution and public procurement law, while Krisztina Sztoján advises clients in construction disputes and high value damages and warranty cases. Dániel Bihary works across the dispute resolution and M&A teams.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Miklos Boronkay is a very client oriented lawyer, who know how to play with the legal rules and find innovative solutions for clients. He is a litigator who fights for his clients, but also speaks up when he feels it is necessary to solve cases. He is very good in managing client expectations. ’
- ‘Szecskay is a well-known quantity in Hungary. The legal landscape in that jurisdiction is particularly challenging due to the political circumstances, so I think it is extremely important to know someone competent and also independent enough to navigate clients through that environment. I would always recommend their talented team to find the right approach to each case.’
- ‘Miklos Boronkay is a great and diligent disputes manager. He does not only know Hungarian law inside out, but also takes a very active role in all negotiations and gives clients the invaluable feeling that they are in good hands. Smart and also a good team leader - I had the feeling that he was able to always deliver on time.’
- ‘Excellent teamwork using key abilities and skills of the given individuals most appropriate for the given task. Outstanding coordination and management skills of the partners to lead several associates and advisers in the same subject. Clear explanation of the ongoing procedures and possible scenarios towards the principal.’
- ‘Miklós Boronkay is an extremely smart and effective arbitrator one can sit with in Hungary and I am always delighted when sitting with him.’
- 'András Szecskay is well respected in the field, from whom one can learn a lot.’
Key clients
- Duna Terasz Grande
- Divinus Group
- DAF Trucks
- COFCO International Hungary Ltd.
- Bijoux Catering Inflight & Entertainment International AG
- Agerona S.p.z.o.o.
- Green Fox Academy Ltd.
- HACONA Ltd.
- Forrás Plc.
- ENEFI
- GreenArt Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing DAF Trucks in a number of competition damages actions brought against DAF based on the European Commission’s decision dated July 19, 2016 in the truck infringement case.
Representing E.ON in a number of contract law disputes.
Representing Lasselsberger in a number of lawsuits related to its mining operations in Hungary, as well as challenging the extraordinary mining fee introduced by the Hungarian legislator.
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Practice head
András Szecskay; Miklós Boronkay
Other key lawyers
György Wellmann; Krisztina Sztoján; Dániel Bihary