Forgó, Damjanovic & Partners Law Firm advises large multinational companies, foreign investors, blue chip clients, and pharmaceutical clients across all areas of employment law. The practice specialises in business immigration matters for international clients. Leading the practice is Gábor Damjanovic, who assists foreign clients on employment issues in their Hungarian subsidiaries. Ákos Balázs is an expert in business immigration matters, providing counsel to clients obtaining special entry permissions and waivers.
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  • 'When we turn to them for advice what we get is not only a legal advice but a strategical partner, who is able to oversee business and legal issues, and execute an efficient strategy in the negotiation at the same time.'
  • ‘Zoltán Forgó offers valuable guidance and insights across broader business, deal-making, and negotiation matters.'
  • ‘Their advice is truly partner lead. The continuous availability of very experienced M&A partners is greatly appreciated by us.'
  • 'Their high level of business acumen and commercial sense stands out.'

Key clients

  • Obton A/S
  • China Telecom
  • Intersnack Group
  • ORLEN Unipetrol
  • Allegis Group, Inc.
  • American Express Global Business Travel
  • Netcracker Technology
  • Schwabe Pharmaceuticals
  • AUTOVISTA Hungary
  • Haema Plasma
  • Tavanta Therapeutics
  • Amer Sport

Work highlights

Advise Allegis Group after setting up a new recruitment business in Hungary, including advising on all relevant and newly introduced regulatory and HR aspects thereof.
Assisted Stolle Machinery in relation to an authority inspection carried out by the labour authority following an employee workplace accident occurred in a construction site in Hungary.
Advised Green Dot in relation to termination of the employment relationship of one of its top managers where the terms of the employment and remuneration were under Hungarian law.

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Ákos Balázs
Ákos Balázs
Practice head

Gábor Damjanovic

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Ákos Balázs