With industry knowledge in construction, finance, insurance, transport, and real estate, Oppenheim Ugyvedi Iroda is adept at handling bankruptcy, enforcement of claims, and litigation and arbitration for international market players and sovereigns. Led by Tamás Éless, the team also assist clients looking to settle disputes amicably. Zsolt Farkas has expertise in civil law liability, real estate, and liquidation matters, and Sarolta Szabó draws on extensive experience as a litigator and arbitrator. Other key names include István Gass, who advises on defamation and personality rights-related lawsuits, while Lili Bischof assists with arbitrations and cross-border court proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Oppenheim dispute resolution team, led by Tamás Eless, is unique in its ability to combine deep technical knowledge of Hungarian litigation and arbitration procedures with a highly strategic, business-focused approach. What I found most valuable is their ability to assess disputes not just from a legal standpoint but also in terms of commercial impact.'
- ‘Tamás Eless stands out as a dispute resolution lawyer who combines deep legal expertise with exceptional strategic judgement. What differentiates him from competitors is his ability to see the bigger picture of a dispute, balancing the strict legal arguments with the commercial realities of the situation.'
- ‘Zsolt Farkas and Tamas Eless are both very responsive, give very helpful and to-the-point advice and work efficiently.’
Key clients
- Pepco
- Generál Construction (Strabag)
- Arconic-Köfém Müll Products Ltd.
- KITE (Agro-intergartor)
- CBRE
- Danucem
- Fox Williams
- Pannonia Bio
- Teya Iceland
- Colonnade Insurance S.A.
- NN / Nationale Nederlanden
- Wizz Air
Work highlights
Advising Pepco, on the enforcement of its phishing fraud-related civil claims (damages) against a financial institution.
Advising Arconic-Köfém Müll Products, a metallurgy company, as defence counsel in the local angle of a global dispute, developing solid defence lines based on lack of competence of state courts
Advising a vaccine producer, in a vaccine (product) liability case.
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Practice head
Tamás Éless
Other key lawyers
Zsolt Farkas; Sarolta Szabó; István Gass; Lili Bischof