Kapolyi Law Firm's employment team has notable emphasis in group redundancies, restructuring exercises, and the assistance of clients with the Golden Visa programme. Practice head Zsófia Somlóvári has extensive expertise in employment law, advising on complex termination, collective redundancies, and employment-related disputes. József Kapolyi combines his capital market and corporate governance experience to assist with labour-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kapolyi Law Firm’s employment team offers practical, business-focused advice rooted in a strong command of both Hungarian and EU labour law. They are efficient in handling day-to-day HR questions as well as more complex disputes, always balancing legal precision with operational realities.'
- ‘Zsófia Somlóvári stands out for her deep knowledge of employment law and her ability to provide clear, practical guidance in complex matters. She is highly reliable and responsive, ensuring smooth cooperation and efficient support compared to competitors.’
- 'They stand out for their clarity, responsiveness, and ability to give workable solutions rather than purely theoretical analysis.'
- ‘The employment team at Kapolyi Law Firm stands out for its ability to combine strategic thinking with a highly practical approach. They are always up-to-date with the latest employment law developments and apply these in a clear, client-friendly way. Their thoughtful and well-structured advice provides clients with a sense of security, which truly distinguishes them from other firms.’
- ‘The employment lawyers are characterised by their thoroughness, client-oriented approach, and reliability. Each lawyer has strong expertise in their own right, but what makes them exceptional is how well they collaborate as a team, complementing each other’s strengths.’
- ‘The employment law practice stands out for its client-focused approach. The team has consistently delivered high-quality legal support across a range of employment matters, earning strong client satisfaction.'
Key clients
- MHC Hotel Company Kft.
- HU CONBAR Kft.
- Nolato Magyarország Kft.
- Savencia Fromage & Dairy Hungary Zrt.
- Folyópart Energia Kft.
- eSense Nyrt.
- SPB Befektetési Zrt.
- WhiteStellas Kft.
- AutoWallis Nyrt.
- Erste Alapkezelő
- IP CAMP Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság
- Equilor Investment Fund Management Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Savencia Fromage & Dairy Hungary (former Pannontej Zrt.) on the legal aspects of a large-scale collective redundancy and site closure in Répcelak.
Provides employment law support to Folyópart Energia Kft., a Hungarian subsidiary of JKX Oil & Gas Plc., in the extraction and processing of natural gas in the Tiszavasvári–Hajdúnánás region.
Advise Erste Alapkezelő Zrt., the Hungarian operation of Erste Asset Management GmbH, on employment law matters under the supervision of the Hungarian National Bank.
Practice head
Zsófia Somlóvári
Other key lawyers
József Kapolyi