Lakatos, Köves and Partners has a breadth of expertise within employment and corporate law, allowing them to advise on M&A and post-acquisition employment integration, drafting employment framework, and workforce restructuring. The team is also well versed in whistle-blowing frameworks and ESG-linked employment compliance matters. They have expanded their offering by advising clients on AI integration and digital transformation within HR. Éva Bognár leads the team, and is called on by clients to assist with organisational transformation, expansion, and post-acquisition workforce integration. Katalin Losonci assists with management level contracts, termination of employment, and employee-side compliance with GDPR and workplace data protection legislation.
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- Available, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
- This firm provides excellent research and opinions on complex areas of labor law and supports businesses that want to take a fresh approach to handling legal problems.
- ‘The individuals in this team have great expertise in labour law matters.’
Key clients
- Gstarsoft
- Vandemoortele NV
- KNDS Hungary Kft.
- Green Factory
- Viesmann
- Ceme
- VIATRIS European Works Council Establishment
- WHSmith
- MARS Multisales
- Deutsche Bank
Work highlights
Advised Viatris on the establishment of a European Works Council and the election of a Special Negotiating Body, designing and implementing a legally sound and practical employee representation process in Hungary.
Advised Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. on employment-related aspects of its acquisition of Hungarian BIM software company CadLine Kft., including due diligence on HR matters, review of employment contracts, and guidance on post-closing workforce integration in compliance with Hungarian labour law.
Advised WHSmith on employment matters related to its operations at Budapest Airport, including the seamless transfer of employees from Relay under a TUPE-like process, the establishment of a full HR legal framework in Hungary, and ongoing day-to-day employment law support aligned with both local and global compliance standards.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Katalin Losonci
Practice head
Éva Bognár
Other key lawyers
Katalin Losonci